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What to Expect

We’re interested in attracting the widest range of candidates possible, so the questions we ask will focus on competencies that matter to your role. We want to get to know you, you to get to know us (you should be interviewing us, too), and to look for key competencies we know make you successful here.

For those unfamiliar, it’s a big term for a simple idea: it’s when a company helps other companies solve problems. Our consultants provide that advice, and every employee here has a role to play in that process. Each discipline has its own career track, and the group you apply to will put you in touch with a diverse set of smart people to help.

What successful candidates do

To us, there’s no prototypical candidate, just as there is no “right” answer to an interview question. That said, a good way to show your interest is doing your research. It always looks great when candidates know the backgrounds of the people they’ll talk to, and what they’ll do in the role.

Know your CV

Come prepared to speak to your past experience and why it's relevant for the role.

Know your interviewers

Get to know your interviewers ahead of time so you can skip surface-level questions and ask more thoughtful ones.

Be familiar with Bain’s operating principles

We follow our operating principles closely. They offer a window into our work and what’s expected.

Write out your questions ahead of time

Prepared interviewees tend to come ready with questions.

Whatever role you apply for, the interview process is designed to assess the skills unique to that job. Some interviews are conversational, others are technical. If you’re applying as a consultant, you'll solve realistic client problems. Other groups might work through a scenario. But we'll never ask you to memorize and recite material, because, that’s no fun, and we're more interested in knowing how you think.

The application process for a consulting role typically consists of different steps – a digital assessment and then case interview(s). We’ve put together dedicated resources to help you prepare for both.

Digital assessment hub

Learn what to expect

Case interview prep hub

Start preparing

Resources for students

Currently enrolled? About to graduate? Just graduated? There’s a position for you. Contact an on-campus recruiter to learn about when to apply for internships and other roles.

Find an event near you, in person or virtual, and get a peek into the work we do.

Boston Career Forum 2026 – Bain Tokyo Office OpportunitiesBain & Company’s Tokyo office is accepting applications for the following opportunities. For detailed job descriptions and application instructions, please visit our company page on the Boston Career Forum website:Participating Companies List for Boston Career Forum 20261. Associate Consultant:

For undergraduate and master's students graduating in 2027 from universities outside Japan2. Associate Consultant Intern (ACI) For undergraduate and master's students graduating in 2028 from universities outside Japan *Internship to be held in Summer 20273. Associate Consultant (AC – Exchange Students):

For exchange students who are currently enrolled at an overseas university and will graduate from a Japanese universityCandidates must be available to join the Tokyo office in 2027 or 2028******Application due: September 30th, 9:00 AM JST******Eligibility RequirementsBusiness-level proficiency in both Japanese and EnglishFor non-native Japanese speakers, JLPT N1-level proficiency in both spoken and written Japanese at the time of applicationEligibility to obtain a Japanese work visaNo full-time professional work experienceFirst time applying to the position during your enrollment in your institutionApplication RequirementsTo complete your application, please submit the following:Resume (CV)Academic transcript or GPALanguage proficiency informationPlease note that we will not be able to process your application unless all required information has been submitted.

Selection ProcessCV screeningOnline assessmentsFirst-round interviews: October 17–18 (JST)Second-round interviews: October 26–30 (JST)Final-round interviews:

Scheduled individually with each candidate in early NovemberAll interviews will be conducted online. Please ensure you are available during the interview periods above, as interviews will only be held on these datesFor Exchange StudentsIf you are an exchange student graduating from a Japanese university, please apply through MYPAGE.MY PAGEへの登録はこちらMY PAGEへのログインはこちらImportant NotesAt the Boston Career Forum, the Tokyo office will interview only candidates whose first office preference is Tokyo.

If your first office preference is not the Tokyo office, please refer to school’s website for application deadlines and instructions.

Vous êtes étudiant(e) à l'École nationale des ponts et chaussées? Vous vous posez des questions sur le conseil en stratégie et les opportunités de carrière ?Bain & Company vous convie à une soirée de networking: présentation du bureau de Paris, témoignages et retours d’expérience sur des missions clients avec un case cracking et cocktail convivial pour poser toutes vos questions.Date : Jeudi 28 maiHeure : 18h30Lieu : Bain Paris – 25 avenue Kléber, 75116 ParisNous serons ravis de vous accueillir à cette occasion !Une fois inscrit(e), vous recevrez un e-mail confirmant votre participation, ou vous informant de la suite donnée à votre inscription, environ dix jours avant l’événement.Pour toute question, n’hésitez pas à nous écrire à : PAR.RecruitingEvent@Bain.com

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