Bain & Company Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Q1. Tell me something about yourself.
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Q2. I am an Indonesian food delivery service and want to enter India.
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This interview was with senior manager, very conversation based and mostly HR. There was a small market entry case at the end for maybe 6-7 mins which also turned into mostly a conversation.

How are you feeling? Something about myself? Some hobbies of mine.
Candidate answered these and it became more of a conversation. Tried to include how he really liked the culture at Bain and how supportive they have been throughout the process.

Let us do a small case. A Chinese medical device manufacturer wants to enter India.
[Please note that I stands for Interviewer and C stands for Candidate]

C- Understood about the company, their reasons for entering (unutilized capacity), product portfolio and competitive landscape for the same. Turned into a conversation about how the medical industry is. Did analysis as to major factors which would indicate market attractiveness. Emphasized more on PORTER to understood the industry as well.

I- That'll be all. Any questions?

C- What would be one thing you would like to change at Bain?

I- Had a good conversation about it.

Q1. No of atms in india
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There are approximately 200,000 ATMs in India.
• As of 2021, there are around 200,000 ATMs in India.

• ATM penetration in India is increasing rapidly due to digitalization and financial inclusion efforts.

• Major banks like State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank have a large network of ATMs across the country.
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IN this interview you are given a business problem and asked to arrive at a conclusion like how to resolve it how you can help the company in this situation.

It was a good experience

Q1. Don’t remember so much
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Q2. Don’t remember so much now
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Basic questions were asked about the role and some guesstimates were also asked

Q1. Guesstimates were asked in the interview
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Q1. More technical questions related to role was asked
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Q1. What is the role and why this role?
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It was basic aptitude, English and 2 subjective questions.

Q1. 1) CV related and if any work ex
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Q2. 2) Why Bain and this role
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Q3. 3) Guesstimates were asked how many tea drinkers in India
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Basic aptitude test consisting questions of Logical reasoning, quant, and English

Q1. Guesstimate - How many red cars are purchased in Delhi?
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It is estimated that around 20% of cars in Delhi are red, so approximately 1 out of every 5 cars is red.
• Consider the total number of cars in Delhi

• Estimate the percentage of cars that are red

• Calculate the number of red cars based on the percentage
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Q1. Guesstimate - Size of mattresses market in Delhi?
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The size of the mattresses market in Delhi can be estimated by considering the population, average household size, and consumer preferences.
• Consider the population of Delhi and the average household size to estimate the number of households in need of mattresses

• Research the average spending on mattresses per household in Delhi

• Take into account the various types of mattresses available in the market and their respective...read more
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Q1. Strengths and weakness
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Q2. Relocation? How would you manage travel?
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I am open to relocation and willing to manage travel efficiently.
• I am flexible and willing to relocate for the right opportunity.

• I will plan ahead and research the best travel options available.

• I am comfortable with long commutes or temporary accommodations if needed.
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Q1. Technical questions regarding the profile
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Q1. Technical questions regarding the profile
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Q2. Interpersonal skills
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Q1. Skills, attitude, interpersonal
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