Does anyone know a bit about the Bain SOVA assessment? I applied and got invited to take an assessment due 13th March, I’d like to know how long after the deadline they give you to complete the sova assessment, you typically hear back from them and what the next steps after that are.
Additionally, if you know about the SOVA assessment and the next stage, would one who performed well hear from then very soon after?
Thanks!
Hi there,
Congratulations on progressing in the recruitment process with Bain.
The timeline for next steps can vary quite a bit, as it depends not only on the specific office but also on the firm’s hiring needs at any given time. It’s quite common for candidates to complete the assessment and then wait until the recruiting team is ready to move forward.
This can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to over a month.
If it has been around 1–2 weeks since you submitted your test, it’s perfectly reasonable to reach out to your recruiting contact for an update.
Also, just to clarify, the timing of communication isn’t necessarily indicative of your test performance or outcome.
I hope this helps, and best of luck with the rest of the process!
Annika
Hi there
Typically, you have 10 days to two weeks to complete the assessment.
And after you've completed it, it can take up to a month to hear whether, after reviewing your application, they decided to take you to the next stage.
That being said, these timelines vary a lot by office, role, cycle, etc. So don't be too worried about them.
There are plenty of samples of SOVA online in case you want to practice.
Best of luck, and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
Cristian
