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Anonymous A
on Feb 07, 2023
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Bain Online Assessment

I applied as Associate consultant for Bain Madrid.

After 1 month HR invited me in doing an online assessment. 

Do you have some suggestions for passing it? 

Does it mean that my Resume is not strong enough?

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Cristian
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on Feb 08, 2023
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Hi there,

Congrats on getting invited to the test!

Let me take your questions one by one:

Do you have some suggestions for passing it? 

There are multiple examples online of the test as well as guidance on how to pass it. High-level it's testing for the basic skills that you would need to display in the actual interview as well, so as long as you've been preparing for cases, you shouldn't have an issue. Aside from this, it would be useful to practice some mental / quick maths to give you an edge over other candidates. 

Does it mean that my Resume is not strong enough?

No. Why are you assuming that? The fact that it took them a month doesn't have anything to do with how good your resume is. It's likely that they were just very busy now at the start of the year.

Best,

Cristian

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Ian
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Hi there,

This has not been send to you because your resume is not strong enough.

Honestly, all of these online tests are very similar

Format? Somewhat different. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Not at all different.

The best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless as to whether is a new or old test, the principles are mostly the same:

  • Time management (need to think quick)
  • Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
  • Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
  • Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

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Hagen
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Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the invitation by Bain (and as such answering your second question)!

I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it:

  • Generally speaking, the Bain Sova pre-interview assessment will likely be very similar to the reasoning section of the GMAT. You will likely be required to solve numerical, verbal, and abstract reasoning exercises, as well as complete a psychometric personality test.
  • I would advise you to familiarize yourself with the format and types of questions, and utilize any practice materials or mock tests that might be available.
  • For the personality test, I would advise you to carefully consider the personality traits being tested and how they would be desirable in a (Bain) consultant. This might guide you in answering the questions.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare your upcoming Bain interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

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Florian
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Hi there,

Congrats, you are moving on in the process!

  1. Google for Bain Sova assessment and you will find a lot of free materials and articles on it.
  2. This is a positive sign. Everyone has to go through these recruitment tests. It just means that you have moved one step forward.

Cheers,

Florian

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