McKinsey, Bain Rush to Hire College Interns Before Big Banks Do
Bloomberg · February 26, 2026
““[The shift] punishes those who need more runway.” — Namaan Mian, COO, Management Consulted”
Bloomberg featured Management Consulted COO Namaan Mian in its coverage of McKinsey and Bain accelerating undergraduate internship recruiting to compete with investment banks. Mian highlighted how earlier deadlines may benefit candidates already committed to consulting while disadvantaging students who need more time to explore career options, build networks, and prepare.