Bain CV Screen Rejection

Hi there,

Sorry to hear!

Potential reasons based on the information you have provided (some is guesswork):

• Missing relevant work experience
• Missing extracurricular and leadership experience
• A potential previous failed application
• Low hiring demand currently (this is definitely the case)
• Applied at the wrong time outside of recruiting windows leading to an auto-rejection

All the best,

Florian

Hi there,

I’m really sorry to hear this!

Here are a few possible reasons:

• Framing of points on the CV: Make sure each point clearly highlights the quantified impact of your work. I’ve seen this often—people have strong achievements but struggle to present them effectively on their CV.
• Balanced CV: Academics is just one part of the story. It's important to showcase other aspects like work experience, internships, leadership roles, extracurricular activities, and projects.
• Hiring cycle and demand: The overall hiring demand at the time also plays a significant role.

There are other reasons as well, but these are the most common ones that I've seen.

I hope this helps! Feel free to reach out if you'd like more personalized support with your CV.

All the best!

Hi there, 

Did you get to the digital round? Or were you rejected right after sending in a CV? 

Yeah got the same rejection letter today. 

I think the hiring demand is pretty low this year. There was news saying they offered some consultants in their London office the option to depart with six-month pay or transfer to locations such as Johannesburg or Sydney.