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Recruiting in Latin America: the guide

The firms in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina, published timelines such as Bain Brasil's and BCG Brasil's, Portuguese, Spanish, and English in the process, Brazil's internship law, and typical case themes.

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What strong candidates can do

  • Know which firms have offices in each country, including local firms
  • Understand the timelines, internship routes, and the role of English alongside Portuguese or Spanish
  • Prepare for cases on agribusiness, mining, payments, and nearshoring

Common questions

How does consulting recruiting work in Latin America?

The firms in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina, published timelines such as Bain Brasil's and BCG Brasil's, Portuguese, Spanish, and English in the process, Brazil's internship law, and typical case themes.

When do firms hire in Latin America?

It depends on the firm, the office, and whether you are a student or an experienced hire, and dates change from year to year. This guide explains the usual pattern in Latin America and where to check each firm's current dates.

What is different about interviews in Latin America?

This guide covers the formats, rules and case themes that are specific to Latin America.

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