Category: Bain

Bain Consulting Kickstart

Bain Consulting Kickstart

In the world of professional services, diverse perspectives fuel innovative problem-solving. That's why Bain & Company has launched the Bain Consulting Kickstart program - an initiative designed to empower a…

No Guaranteed Offers With MBB Internship

No Guaranteed Offers With MBB Internship

The leading giants of the consulting industry, McKinsey, Bain, and BCG (aka MBB), have made a subtle, but significant shift in their hiring policy. Beginning in 2019, the top 3…

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Guidehouse Acquisition By Bain In $5.3B Deal

Ready for some big news in the consulting industry? On November 6, 2023 it was announced that the McLean, Virginia based consulting firm, Guidehouse, will be acquired by Bain Capital…

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Bain Internship: Types, Salary, Summer Internship, & Application Info

Bain & Company is a “sexy” name in the consulting industry - making up one-third of the “Top 3” firms along with McKinsey and BCG. However, many candidates aren’t aware…

Consulting Application Deadlines 2026

Consulting Application Deadlines 2026

If you are an aspiring management consultant, consulting application deadlines are something you need to pay attention to. Miss the boat and you risk needing to wait for a whole…

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MBB vs Big 4: Differences and Opportunities

When it comes to the world of consulting, the showdown between MBB (McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, and Boston Consulting Group) and the Big 4 accounting firms (Deloitte, PwC,…

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Bain Sova Test: What Is It & How To Prepare in 2025

Key Insights: The Bain Sova test: A psychometric assessment used before live case interviews to measure numerical, verbal, logical reasoning, and personality fit for consulting roles. The assessment process: Follows…

McKinsey, Bain, BCG Delay Consultant Hiring (MBA) Start Dates to 2024

McKinsey, Bain, BCG Delay Consultant Hiring (MBA) Start Dates to 2024

Breaking consultant hiring news - the future for MBA hires at top consulting firms appears uncertain. First reported by the Wall Street Journal, renowned consulting firms McKinsey & Company, Bain…

Consulting to Product Management

Consulting to Product Management

Consulting to Product Management - can it be done? Cara Jefferson (and others before her) showed that it can. If you're considering moving from consulting to product management, this interview…

How to Get a Consulting Job at Bain With a Low GPA

How to Get a Consulting Job at Bain With a Low GPA

Can you get a consulting job with a low GPA? Edward Collinson did it, breaking into Bain & Company from a non-target school. With the odds stacked against him, how…

Sources: Bain Involved in Today’s Meta Layoffs

Meta announced sweeping layoffs on November 9, 2022 impacting 11,000 employees (13% of its workforce). While much has been written about the company's recent struggles - both due to its…

Bain Acquisitions in Brazil and APAC Bolster Analytics and Procurement Capabilities

Bain & Company has kicked off 2022 with two international acquisitions: Asia-Pacific-based ArcBlue (procurement advisory) and Brazil-based Spike SpA (advanced analytics). This shows where Bain is choosing to invest and…