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Bain & Company Research Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 18 Nov 2022

Bain & Company Research Associate Interview Experiences

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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Walk us through your resume
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Appear confident and be precise, research well about the company.

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Reasoning, english, maths

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Cricket and mentalvhealth

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Number of traffic lights in delhi
  • Ans. 

    The number of traffic lights in Delhi is estimated to be around 1,000 to 1,500.

    • Delhi is a densely populated city with a high number of intersections, hence the need for a large number of traffic lights.

    • The exact number of traffic lights may vary due to ongoing construction, maintenance, and changes in traffic patterns.

    • Traffic lights are essential for regulating traffic flow and ensuring road safety in a busy city like

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - do guesstimates and marketing strategies
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic finance questions
  • Q2. Behavioral questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. What do you know about the company?
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Cloud vs On-premise
  • Ans. 

    Cloud vs On-premise

    • Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services over the internet, while on-premise computing involves running applications and storing data on local servers.

    • Cloud computing offers scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness as resources can be easily scaled up or down based on demand.

    • On-premise computing provides greater control and security as data is stored locally and not shared...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Can you research about any software product and tell what it does?
  • Ans. 

    Microsoft Excel is a software product used for creating spreadsheets and analyzing data.

    • Allows users to organize data into rows and columns

    • Provides tools for performing calculations and creating charts

    • Commonly used in business for financial analysis and reporting

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Can you tell difference between two software products?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I can tell the difference between two software products.

    • I can compare the features and functionalities of the two software products.

    • I can analyze the user interface and user experience of each product.

    • I can evaluate the performance and efficiency of the software.

    • I can assess the compatibility and integration capabilities of the products.

    • I can review the documentation and support provided for each software.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary Expectation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Research about the company, what it does, then research about the role.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Guess estimation questions
  • Q2. How many blue cars in jaipur
  • Ans. 

    It is not possible to determine the exact number of blue cars in Jaipur without specific data.

    • The number of blue cars in Jaipur can vary depending on various factors such as time, location, and population.

    • To determine the number of blue cars, a comprehensive survey or data collection is required.

    • Without available data or specific information, it is impossible to provide an accurate answer.

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Hire Vue interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Involved basics of accounting.
Round 3 - Group Discussion 

It will be a group case study with 3-4 questions to be answered

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was majorly focussed on soft skills and what tools can be used to study the market
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked abour bihar political scenario
  • Q2. Askwd about pri elections in bihar
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked about bihar assembly seats
  • Q2. Asked about loksaba seats in bihar

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. 1_ Why you feel perfect fit for the role applied
  • Q2. There are many answer to question just stick firmly to you point. Also patience and good preparation is must for mckinsey interview process
  • Q3. Explain your projects, challenges faced and how did you overcome them.
  • Q4. Are you open to travel frequently

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's long interviewing process, be calm and confident.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About equity market, derivatives and capital market

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough in your finance concepts.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Reasoning, english, quantitative questions,

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - test was quite at modererate level

Bain & Company Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Bain & Company Research Associate interview?
Bain & Company interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Bain & Company interview process are Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.

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