Bain & Company Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

It was an hour-long coding round, asked questions on basic pandas slicing dicing, building simple regression model, handling class imbalance in SVM

Q1. Mostly resume based, went deep into projects and asked basics of ML algorithms, ML Ops and OOPS concepts
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Q1. Resume based questions, basics of Machine Learning, and small case study (problem formulation and feature brainstorming)
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Q1. Different types of ML models, how they work, differences among them. Types of performance metrics, pros and cons of them, etc.
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Different types of ML models, how they work, differences among them, types of performance metrics, pros and cons.
• Types of ML models include linear regression, decision trees, support vector machines, neural networks, etc.

• ML models work by learning patterns from data to make predictions or decisions.

• Differences among models include complexity, interpretability, scalability, and performance.

• Performance metrics for ML mod...read more
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Develop a solution for inventory optimization of a Shoe retailer. Forecast sales and plan inventory at a store level for a national seller.

Why you want to join the company, Simple case (how do you use analytics to clear stock of a particular seasonal product after the peak season).

Q1. Project related discussions
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Q2. Meduim level SQl and DSA
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Q1. This was data modelling round
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Q2. Design a uber data model
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Uber data model design for efficient storage and retrieval of ride-related information.
• Create tables for users, drivers, rides, payments, and ratings

• Include attributes like user_id, driver_id, ride_id, payment_id, rating_id, timestamp, location, fare, etc.

• Establish relationships between tables using foreign keys

• Implement indexing for faster query performance
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Q1. Amazon SDK Related question: The question was Vague and seems to be copied from AI tools. The interviewer had little to no knowledge on programming. Since it's a consulting firm and not tech heavy, it's be...read more
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Q2. System design question: The interviewer had no knowledge of the NVA, Virtual network subnetting principles and best practices or security as expected from a consulting firm.
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Q3. 5 DSA question in 45 minutes. The interviewer was not interested in taking the interview and didn't even explain the question or clear any doubts.
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It was a 1 hour test. It consists of two sections (i) 8 ques were of Business case studies (ii) 12 ques were of quantitative aptitude.

Q1. What is the difference between where and having clause ?
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Where clause is used to filter rows before grouping, while having clause is used to filter groups after grouping.
• Where clause is used with SELECT, UPDATE, DELETE statements to filter rows based on a condition.

• Having clause is used with GROUP BY statement to filter groups based on a condition.

• Where clause is applied before grouping, while having clause is applied after grouping.

• Example: SELECT * FROM table_name WHERE co...read more
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Q2. One ques was a guesstimate problem.
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Q1. Self Introduction.
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Q2. Business case problem which was to be solved in 15 minutes.
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Hard level maths and reasoning

Q1. Guesstimate of total contribution of foreign traveller in Indian economy
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Foreign travelers contribute significantly to the Indian economy through spending on accommodation, transportation, shopping, dining, and attractions.
• Foreign travelers contribute to the Indian economy through spending on accommodation, transportation, shopping, dining, and attractions.

• Tourism sector accounts for a significant portion of India's GDP and job creation.

• Foreign exchange earnings from tourism play a crucial ...read more
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Q2. Puzzle questions regarding no of doors open and some scenarios
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Q1. Basics about yourself
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Q2. Question around python sql joins etc
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Q3. Scenario based questions
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DILR questions very easy

Q1. Guesstimates market sizing
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Estimate the size of the market by making educated guesses based on available information
• Start by identifying the total population or target demographic

• Estimate the percentage of the population that would be interested in the product or service

• Consider factors such as market trends, competition, and potential growth opportunities

• Use industry reports, surveys, and data analysis to support your estimates
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Q2. Tell me about yourself
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Experienced consultant with a background in business strategy and project management.
• Over 5 years of experience in consulting roles

• Specialize in developing and implementing business strategies

• Skilled in project management and client relationship management

• Previously worked with Fortune 500 companies on large-scale projects
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Case study on market entry