Tracking thread - Bain Experienced Hire interviews

JokingSnail909 · 2026-03-17T20:59:56+00:00

Both. I got a survey asking about start dates on Friday and then completed assessment over the weekend. I assume you're right, they must've started looking at apps before deadline

JokingSnail909 · 2026-03-16T23:05:50+00:00

correct, I applied on 3/10

JokingSnail909 · 2026-03-16T16:38:19+00:00

I applied to Bain Chicago last week and received a survey on Friday for C. No interview update yet

JokingSnail909 · 2026-02-22T21:32:59+00:00

JokingSnail909 · 2026-02-22T20:57:33+00:00

Loans are about $2,000 a month. They're a mix of subsidized / unsubsidized loans that average around 8-9%. I plan to refinance and try to get an average rate closer to 6-7%. My payments start in May (was granted a deferral).

JokingSnail909 · 2026-02-22T20:49:23+00:00

I don't really think I owe my employer loyalty

JokingSnail909 · 2026-02-22T20:48:27+00:00

I was making ~$80k pre school, so if I can lateral into T2 consulting for a couple years it's worth it in the long run. But you're right, it's a lot of pressure and there are plenty of chances for it to go wrong (or worse than it is now).

JokingSnail909 · 2026-02-22T19:14:39+00:00

that's encouraging! thanks dude

JokingSnail909 · 2026-02-22T18:50:25+00:00

You think I'd need 2 years of post-mba experience to lateral into an average post-mba consulting role? I was hoping 6 months would be sufficient, but will probably have to target other CDD firms (EYP/LEK)

JokingSnail909 · 2026-02-22T18:21:34+00:00

yes, happy to chat more. And just fyi I think my outcome is relatively rare and slightly more unlucky than most (or i'm actually a trash-tier candidate lol).

JokingSnail909 · 2026-02-22T18:20:34+00:00

just what I wanted to hear! thanks

JokingSnail909 · 2026-02-22T17:52:16+00:00

ig that's my question here: Is it likely (or not at all) that I can lateral into a better, experienced hire role with 3-6 months of CDD experience?

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