Bain Sova assessment

Question

Hello!

I applied to Bain & Company Middle East and after 3 days I received an email from Sova to complete an assessment. Does that mean I passed the resume screening phase or that’s just an assessment that goes to everyone who applies? Thank you

Answer 1

Hi there,

wouldn't worry too much about how it can be interpreted but rather focus on what you can control - in this case, prepare as well as you can to maximize your score.

However they count it, you will need to do well in the test to get invited to the interview stage - whether they look at it together with your CV or individually.

Wish you all the best.

Regards, Andi

Answer 2

Hi there,

Regardless, do your best :)

Right?

The answer to this question changes nothing (other than ego)! You need to perform well on this test to do the next round. The more you can train yourself to focus your time, mind, and energy on things that matter the better you will perform (in interviews, on the job, and in life!).

Answer: It honestly depends. In some instances the test is given to everyone. In others it is a sign of passing some form of initial screening.

Answer 3

Hello,

In the past it’s been the case that you have to pass a resume screen to get sent the online game, but given that you received an invite so quickly, my best guess is that they sent it to everyone who applied. I have been hearing from a couple of other candidates that they got their Sova invites just a day or two after applying, so perhaps Bain is switching up the recruiting model in some offices along these lines.

Answer 4

Hi there!

For most geographies they basically invite everybody to the test as long as they had a complete application.

So don't read too much into this.

They will basically assess whether or not to progress your application further once you've done the test.

Best of luck!
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Answer 5

Hello there

Yes, you pass the resume screening phase!
It could happen that you receive the assessment shortly after you applied, it happened to me and many friends I know!

As part of Bain Middle east, I would be happy to further assist you in the Sova assessment and the coming cases!

All the best!

Answer 6

Hello, This will vary based on region/practice/role, but generally speaking, not all applicants are invited to comple... (read entire answer)

Hello, This will vary based on region/practice/role, but generally speaking, not all applicants are invited to complete the assessment. So you have indeed passed a step (the ini... (read entire answer)