Associate Consultant Trainee Program (ACT)

We welcome students interested in the Seoul office at all academic levels, regardless of their major, grade, or degree. Here, you will gain valuable firsthand experience in the field of consulting, along with knowledge and practical skills that you can readily apply to your future career.

Get an unparalleled consulting experience

The Associate Consultant Trainee program staffs students on real cases for a span of a few months, working as members in our integrated teams of consultants and knowledge experts. They’ll be responsible for research, data, and analysis, as well as conducting consumer and market surveys that support delivering outstanding results to our clients.

Shape your consulting career

See how this opportunity can maximize your future career potential.

Analyze real issues

Study the market, solve problems, and share your analysis with your case team.

Participate at anytime

Join on your schedule. ACT is open year round.

What to expect from the ACT program

Career development opportunities

Sharpen your career by receiving consulting-related trainings, mock-interview sessions, 1:1 chat with Bain consultants.

Hands-on experience

Work on real, ongoing projects as junior members.

Associate Consultant fast track

High-performing ACTs are given the benefits of reduced interview rounds during associate consultant interview process.

How to apply for this program

Students pursuing a degree regardless of major or grade level are eligible to participate. Candidates must be able to work a minimum of 2-3 consecutive months to fully experience the program. To offer candidates a wider range of work timelines, applications are open three times a year in spring, summer, and winter.

Join us for our next ACT program

Please refer to the following details for 2026 Fall ACT Recruiting of Seoul office:

Submission Deadline

• Please submit your application by Friday, August 7, 2026, 11AM (KST)

• Any application submitted after the deadline will be reviewed during the next recruiting season

• If you experience any technical issues during the process, please contact [email protected]

Submission Documents

• English Resume ONLY

• must include your overall GPA

• must include your available working period between September and December. (e.g., Sep. 14–Dec. 11 or anytime from Sep. 7)

Requirements

• Applicants must be available to work for a minimum of 2-3 months at any time between September and December
• Full-professional fluency in Korean (speaking & writing)
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Korea. (F4 Visa or above for foreigners)

Optional

• Share test scores, if applicable
• Share additional languages and proficiency levels, if applicable

Upcoming Webinar Details

• Seoul office will be hosting a virtual information session on August 5, 2026, 2PM (KST) introducing our Associate Consultant Trainee program
• Please RSVP by August 3, 6PM (KST) to receive the access link.

Frequently asked questions

• I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree. Am I eligible to apply for the program?

Yes, graduates or students pursuing other degrees can all experience our Associate Consultant Trainee program.

• When can I re-apply for the program if my previous application process was not successful?

You may re-apply for the Associate Consultant Trainee program anytime regardless of your results.

However, if you applied within the past year, you may experience a system error when submitting a new application. If this occurs, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

• Can I apply to both the Associate Consultant Trainee program and the Associate Consultant role at the same time?

No, you may only apply for one position at a time. If you wish to apply to a different position, please let us know.

• Can I upload an updated version after submitting my application?

Yes, you may upload an updated resume even after submitting your application.

If you experience any issues uploading your resume, please contact [email protected]

• How does the ACT interview process work?

The ACT interview process consists of 2 rounds (30 minutes each) conducted via Zoom. The interviews include both fit and case questions and are conducted primarily in Korean.

• How is the start date determined?

After receiving an offer, your start date will be discussed with you individually and finalized based on your availability and the schedule of the case project you will be assigned to.

• Will my Associate Consultant Trainee application be reviewed by other offices if I set my 2nd and 3rd office preferences?

No, since the Associate Consultant Trainee program is only offered in the Seoul office, other offices will not be reviewing your application. If you are interested in internship opportunities from other offices, we recommend reaching out to the recruiting teams of the corresponding offices.

• Who should I reach out to if I have further questions about the Associate Consultant Trainee program?

Please submit any additional questions to [email protected]