The American management consulting firm Bain & Company has its main office in Boston, Massachusetts. The company offers guidance to non-profit, commercial, and public entities.
Founded in 1973 by former Group Vice President of Boston Consulting Group Bill Bain and others, including Patrick F. Graham, Bain & Company is one of the Big Three management consultancies. The company had tremendous growth in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Later, in 1984, Bill Bain separated the alternative investment company into Bain Capital and named Mitt Romney as its first CEO.
From 1987 to the beginning of the 1990s, Bain went through a number of setbacks and financial difficulties. In their respective capacities as the company's CEO and chairman, Romney and Orit Gadiesh are credited with bringing the business back to profitability and expansion.
The recruitment process at Bain & Company typically spans several steps over 4 to 6 weeks and is known for being highly selective. It starts with resume and cover letter screening to assess academic performance and specific qualities Bain looks for in candidates.
This is followed by an HR screening interview, which may include a one-way video interview. Candidates may then take a screening test (like the Bain SOVA assessment) to evaluate logical reasoning and personality. The process also includes experience interviews focusing on behavioral questions and case interviews to test problem-solving skills.
Some applicants may encounter a written case study. Bain seeks candidates with strong analytical abilities, a good fit with the company culture, and a genuine interest in consulting