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Oct 2017
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327: Bain's Obsession with Fit and Perso...

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In this 327th and new episode of the Case Interview & Management Consulting complimentary podcast, audio version, we discuss Bain's obsession with fit and personality during case interviews.  Bain does worry about fit and personality. Enormously. Every client we have ever had, on the eve of their Bain interview, we always tell them, "Hey, you have got to understand that Bain worries about fit and personality." And every client, by and large, says, "Yeah, I understand this. Lets move on to cases."  You have to understand how important this is because a disproportionate number of clients are rejected at Bain due to fit issues.  If Bain is assessing fit at all times, what is a good way to demonstrate fit? This is a question addressed in this podcast.  This podcast is currently available on our new Apps in the complimentary section where NO subscription/membership is needed. Download our Apple and Android Apps, click on browse and scroll to the "Complimentary: no subscription needed" section. You will find the podcast under the "Case Interviews & Management Consulting" channel.  If you find our podcasts useful, we would sincerely appreciate you leaving a genuine review for our Apps and/or iTunes channels. Although this may seem like a small step, these reviews will help us enormously.  Our goal is to help our clients solve mankind's toughest problems. The simple step of leaving a genuine review will help us greatly in pursuing our mission. Thank you in advance.  Do not hesitate to reach out to me at kris@firmsconsulting.com if you have any questions on how to make the most of FC training or if you have any comments/feedback.  Sincerely,  Kris Partner kris@firmsconsulting.com 

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