Send us Fan Mail What does it take to land an offer at Bain in 2025? In this honest convo, Bain Partner Keith Bevans joins Strategy Simplified to unpack exactly what’s changed - and what hasn’t - in Bain’s hiring process. From AI’s growing role in consulting to what really makes a resume stand out, Keith shares clear, actionable advice for students, career ... Show More
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S25E6: Busted: Casing Doesn’t Start When the Interview Invite Lands
Send us Fan Mail“I’ll start casing once I get an interview invite. No point prepping for an interview I might not get.”Katie hears some version of this from candidates on her calls, and it’s easy to see why. The invite is uncertain, interviews feel far off, and your schedule is a ... Show More
10m 49s
Oct 30
S25E5: Bain Evaluates MBA Candidates Before Interview Invites Even Go Out
Send us Fan MailWhether you’re targeting McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or Tier 2 / Big 4 strategy firms, your evaluation can start before interview invites even go out.Many firms bring MBA candidates in for a group case or a 1-on-1 session first – the sessions are evaluative.Maile Dyer, a ... Show More
33m 39s
Oct 29
S25E4: MBB Raised Starting Pay Even as AI Targets Junior Consulting Jobs
Send us Fan MailAI was supposed to kill junior consulting jobs. Then McKinsey, BCG, and Bain raised starting pay to $120,000 for pre-MBA hires and $200,000 for post-MBA hires.So why would 3 firms lock in higher base pay for junior consulting jobs?And is the raise as big as it loo ... Show More
12m 38s
Sep 2025
Recruiting Advice from the Bain Community
In this episode of Beyond the Bio, Keith Bevans and Daniel Yellin gather advice from Bain consultants who recently went through recruiting, offering candid tips on staying authentic, intentional, and even enjoying the process. Their reflections provide a reassuring, practical gui ... Show More
28m 45s
Jun 2021
Let’s chat… interview skills - S1:E4
Do you have a job interview coming up? Looking for some top tips? Listen to this episode to hear Recruitment Senior Manager, Andrew, offer his expert interview advice. Whether it’s in person or a video interview, we’ve got you covered. To learn more about careers at PwC visit: ht ... Show More
16m 31s
<p>As we start in 2025, we wanted to offer advice on job searching and evaluating roles. The market and the interviewing process have shifted; what do you need to know in 2025 if you seek a new opportunity?<br/><br/><b>SHOW: 887</b><br/><br/><b>SHOW TRANSCRIPT:</b> <a href='https ... Show More