Plenty of professional development opportunities
A lot of social events with the company and other interns
Strong sense of ownership on projects
What I wish was different
My case ended mid-way through the internship, so workload substantially decreased. Wish there was more consistency in work hours.
Advice
Have as many coffee chats as possible.
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Associate Consultant Intern
May - August 2022 • Seoul, South Korea
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Friendly work environment
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Associate Consultant Trainee
May - August 2022 • Seoul, South Korea
What I liked
Immersing myself in the industry and working closely with mentors to support our client analysis exceeded my expectations. Seeing my contributions included in the presentation was truly rewarding.
What I wish was different
I thought it was just perfect.
Advice
If you're unsure about pursuing a career in consulting, consider giving it a try. Practice case study interviews with peers to become familiar with the interview format. While case studies are crucial, remember not to underestimate the importance of the behavioral aspect.
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Knowledge Management Intern
June - August 2022 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
There was a lot of support for the knowledge management interns. We were able to access Bain programming and affinity groups. The work was interesting, and I was encouraged and supported in taking ownership of my assigned projects.
What I wish was different
Advice
Bain lives by a baine never lets another baine fail, so ask lots of questions, set up a coffee chat, and meet people. Everyone I talked to was fantastic and connected me to another person working on a topic or process I was interested in.
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Digital Marketing Intern
June - August 2021 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I really loved my team, the cross-functional network I gained, and the several employee social events.
What I wish was different
I wish my team had been based out of the same office as me so that I got to bond with them more.
Advice
I would emphasize how important it is to always be curious and wanting to learn. It's also really important to talk to everyone you meet and ask questions often.
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Building Entrepreneurial Leaders (BEL) Intern
August 2020 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Real world experience about consulting, Presenting results found in one week, valued team member. TONS of support
What I wish was different
More time on our own project teams, less time onboarding/introducing the company
Advice
Come in with an open mind as this job can be hectic at times
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Associate Consulting Intern
June - August 2019 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Recruit early, the sooner you start to look for your dream job out of college the more likely you are to find and get it.
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Associate Consultant Intern
June - August 2019 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
The quality of the work and especially the caliber of the people who I worked with.
What I wish was different
I really enjoyed my case work though I wish I had been staffed on a more intense case.
Advice
Do what you can before the summer (and staffing call) to figure out about the work going on in the office and get a feel for what type of case you'd like to request.
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Associate Consultant Intern
June - August 2019 • Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture
What I liked
Fast paced work, kind people
What I wish was different
More openness and faster feedback. Work life balance is pretty poor
Advice
It's definitely worth it to take an internship/offer from Bain but understand that you will definitely work longer and harder than most other jobs.
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Management Consulting Intern
July - August 2019 • Hong Kong, Hong Kong
What I liked
Culture, exciting cases, HK life style
What I wish was different
More travel experiences
Advice
I’d encourage anyone interested in management consulting to learn more about Bain’s culture and values. It’s a great place to work.
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Associate Consultant Intern
June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
I think it is useful to prepare for the interviews thoroughly and have a good idea of what office you want to work at.
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Associate Consultant Intern
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I loved the firm culture, and I liked that the internship program was structured. I always felt that I had people looking out for me and people I could ask questions of if I needed.
What I wish was different
Advice
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BEL Intern
August 2018 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
Amazing time, a lot of attention from Partners and Managers, great introduction to consulting.
What I wish was different
Stange dynamic of becoming friends with your class while competing with them for the few positions available
Advice
Leverage the network you make during your time in the office, ask them to case you, and check your presentations for your workstream.
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Associate Consultant Intern
June - August 2018 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
Ownership over work and supportive team, class, and community
What I wish was different
More diversity
Advice
Always think about next steps or the "so what" whenever you find an answer
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Associate consulting intern
June - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
Loved the culture
What I wish was different
Advice
The people there are amazing and the Bain intern summer is the best summer I've had.
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Associate Consultant Intern
June - August 2018 • Houston, TX
What I liked
Great mentorship, culture, and learning opportunities.
