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Does everyone get sent online assessments?

Hi everyone,

 

I was wondering if everyone gets sent the online assessment for MBB? I  got a rejection from BCG stating that I had failed the online case test, but I was never sent an invite to complete the test? Did they in fact mean to say that I was rejected at CV stage? This is an SEA office if that makes a difference.

 

I'm feeling pretty demoralised to be honest, that I didn't even get an online assessment to “prove”myself. I'm an experienced hire but come from an unconventional background, so it feels like MBB will never take me seriously when I'm competing with doctors, lawyers and engineers.

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on Sep 13, 2022

Hello,

As others here have pointed out, this is most likely an administrative error, if you are certain you didn't receive the test (e.g., in your spam folder). You need to find a way of contacting HR or recruiting. Are anyone's contact details listed on the application form? Can you find the relevant people in the office you applied to on their website?

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on Sep 12, 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

Q: I  got a rejection from BCG stating that I had failed the online case test, but I was never sent an invite to complete the test?

This seems a bug. I would contact HR to clarify, hopefully they will fix it and send you the invitation for the test.

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Extra info #1: In case that works and you want to prepare, you can find below an article with a few tips:

▶ 10 Must-Know Tips to Master the BCG Online Case

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Extra info #2: If you want to prepare for the Online Case in the best possible way, I created a software simulation replicating exactly the chatbot and the one-way video interview.

It includes the following and more:

  • 2 Software Simulations of the Chatbot. These are live chatbots simulating exactly the same chatbot environment of the test (meaning you will receive questions by an actual chatbot with a flow equivalent to the one of the test).
  • 2 PDF Simulations of the Chabot. These are additional tests Casey-style, meaning you will have 4 different Casey Chatbots to train.
  • 2 One-Way Video Interviews. These come with Artificial Intelligence reports, so that you can see how the Video Software will perceive your performance in terms of voice, speech clarity, energy and more.
  • Free access to 6 PSTs and Potential Tests for further practice.
  • Deep explanation of all the 5 types of questions asked in the BCG Online Case thanks to the complimentary 144-page guide.

You can get access to the software simulation and guide instantly here:

▶ BCG Online Case Software Simulation

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Good luck!

Francesco

Anonymous A
on Sep 12, 2022
Hi Francesco, unfortunately I'm having trouble contacting the office. I've emailed them before with questions, but never received a reply. When I called the office, they told me they were unable to pass me onto the recruitment team. Do you have any advice please?
on Sep 12, 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, I would call again and say you have not received the link for the online test and how you should proceed from there. They will hopefully be able to recommend some options, or at least provide a different email to contact. Hope this helps, Francesco
Florian
Coach
on Sep 12, 2022
1400 5-star reviews across platforms | 600+ offers | Highest-rated case book on Amazon | Uni lecturer in US, Asia, EU

Hi there,

This seems to be an administrative issue rather than an issue with your resume.

There is only one solution and path to take: Reach out to the recruiter, ideally calling them directly instead of emailing. If you cannot find their number, call the front desk of the local office (the number is on Google) and explain your situation.

Cheers,

Florian

Anonymous A
on Sep 12, 2022
Hi Florian, unfortunately I just tried to call the office (Singapore) again and I was told that they couldn't transfer me, nor could they pass on the recruiter's email and phone number. I'm at a loss as to what to do to be honest.
Emily
Coach
on Sep 12, 2022
Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad

This sounds like an admin error - reach out to the recruiting team to ask for clarification of what happened. And honestly, a lot of people come from ‘unconventional’ backgrounds - MBB is interested in your potential and how you've demonstrated excellence to date, irrespective of where you've come from. 

Pedro
Coach
on Sep 12, 2022
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Former Principal | 1.5h session | 30% discount 1st session

This is very clear: they are stating you failed a test you didn't do. 

You have to reach out to them because there's a mistake on their side.

Ian
Coach
on Sep 12, 2022
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

I'm sorry to hear about this!

First, can you check your spam folder? I'm wondering if this missed your inbox.

Second, I would recommend you reach out in ernest to HR. This means sending an email to them and calling multiple times to try to get a hold of them.

Good luck!

Anonymous A
on Sep 12, 2022
Thank you Ian! Sadly, the Singapore office switchboard is still telling me that they can't transfer me to HR nor can they give me their direct line. I'm not too hopeful as they've never responded to my emails before.

I've definitely not missed anything in my Spam, I check it regularly anyway precisely because I've had important emails find their way in there!
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