Connecting and Resourcing Empowered Women (CREW)
Connecting and Resourcing Empowered Women (CREW)
The CREW program was originally established to provide early exposure to consulting to undergraduate students with backgrounds underrepresented in the profession.
Learn from women leaders at a top firm
Women are historically underrepresented at strategy consulting firms and we know it. This program is part of our decades-long effort to change that. Come hear from some of the most powerful women leaders in this field about how they’ve thrived here, get a feel for working as a consultant, and build your business toolkit.
We welcome ambitious women in their sophomore (second) year of undergraduate studies in the US and Canada to apply. Following the program, if you are interested, you will have an opportunity to interview for an associate consultant internship opportunity in the US or Canada.
Learn more about us through our affinity group Women at Bain and see what we’re doing about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Connect with other participants.
Come meet peers, mentors, and future colleagues.
Build your leadership toolkit and better understand the careers available to you.
Learn what’s so exciting about management consulting from powerful people who’ve been in your shoes.
Build your network
At the end of this program, you will have an opportunity to interview for an associate consultant intern position.
Join a talented group that’ll go on to do great things.
Learn what you can grow to achieve at a firm like Bain.
This is for women in their sophomore (second) year
Because of the intent of this program, to be eligible, participants must be a woman in their sophomore (second) year at a four-year institution in the US or Canada.
The 2025 CREW application will open on October 21st and close on December 3rd at 11:59 PM PT.
Join us and find your CREW
When applying, you'll be asked to submit your:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Educational information
- Unofficial transcript
- Test scores (if applicable)
- Office Preferences
Thereafter, you'll be asked to submit supplemental essays via a video recording tool.
Everything you need to know
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Who is eligible to apply to the CREW program?
Sophomore (second year) women bachelor’s degree candidates completing their degree at a four-year institution by winter 2025 or spring 2026. If you aren’t a US or Canadian citizen, you can still be eligible if you are or will be attending a university in the US or Canada at the time of the program.
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Do I need to have any prior experience in consulting to participate?
No, you don’t need any prior experience to be accepted into the CREW program—nor to get value from it. We encourage you to apply no matter your major or background.
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When do interviews take place? What is the interview process like?
There will be no formal interviews for CREW. Rather, all applicants will be asked to answer 3 questions in a video format through HireVue following the application deadline on November 1st. All candidates will be provided additional details following the application deadline.
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When and where is the in-person summit?
The in-person summit will be hosted in late-January or early-February across several North America offices. Participants will be placed in offices closest to their university. Additional details will be provided to candidates selected to partake in the program.
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If I am not selected for CREW, can I still apply to Bain in the future?
Absolutely, and we encourage it. CREW is a highly selective program. If you are not selected, we would like to stay connected regarding the associate consultant intern role. You can find a full list of our virtual and on-campus events on your school page, or here. You can also sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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How can I learn more about the career paths for women and gender non-conforming (GNC) individuals?
Visit Women at Bain (WAB) to hear from women leaders at Bain and learn about the support that Bain provides to women and gender non-conforming (GNC) individuals within each office and globally.
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Who should I reach out to if I have further questions about CREW?
Please send your questions to NAundergradrecruiting@bain.com.
