What is the career progression of a Bain consultant?

Fortunately, I've found this: http://www.joinbain.com/build-your-career/bain-ca…

What I'm really wondering about is how long (in years) until you get a promotion. Also what would the salary be for each position?

Thanks

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Speaking from no experience here, but you seriously expect corporate hierarchy to progress so linearly that you can put a number in years of time before you get your first promotion? Surely there is a lot more that goes into promoting an employee than time...

 

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