S23E17: Ex-Bain Interviewer Shares What Gets You Hired at Bain

Send us Fan MailMitali Jalan was told she couldn't break into consulting as a chartered accountant. She was told it was unlikely she'd land Bain as an international MBA student. She got the offers anyway.She worked at Deloitte India and Bain London, then sat on the other side of the table as a Bain interviewer. She's coached over 350 candidates and knows where people lose the offer.The thing she kept seeing? Candidates who spent weeks on case prep, walked in technically ready, and still didn't get it. The gap wasn't knowledge.We cover:How to recruit for a firm in a country that isn't yoursWhy "nice" is not a soft factor at Bain – and how to train for itWhat made Mitali stop reading a CV in secondsHow to track your prep so you're fixing the right things, not just logging casesResources:Work with Mitali directlyReady to break into MBB? Black Belt is the case prep program for serious candidatesBook a free 15-minute call with Katie to map out your pathFree Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot BetterCreate a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.Connect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more