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.
Facts checked against sources onWhat 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
What does the guide to recruiting in Latin America cover?
It covers 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. The lessons listed below explain the usual pattern in Latin America and where to check each firm's current dates.
What is different about interviews in Latin America?
The process can mix English with Portuguese or Spanish, so check the language for each office. Some firms publish their own timelines, internships are a common route in, and cases often cover agribusiness, mining, payments and nearshoring.
In the full guide
- The firms, the timelines, and the languagesOffices by country, local firms, how and when hiring happens, languages, and entry titles.
- Rules, case themes, and preparationBrazil's internship law, work permits in general terms, typical case themes, and a preparation list.
Then practise on cases set in the region: Practice cases: Latin America
The full lessons, worked examples, drills and a case simulator with automated feedback are in the platform. Open the full lessons: Recruiting in Latin America or try the case simulator. No sign-up is needed to start.
Build your plan for Latin America
Your plan uses this region's recruiting season and case formats, counted down to your interview date.