Hi everyone, I got invited to an online blended assessment, and the flyer states:
Online test
Blended
assessment –
Numerical,
critical reasoning,
behavioural and
motivational
questions.
If any of you could help me with the kind of questions that can be asked for the behavioural and motivational questions, and if I need to know something in particular for numerical and critical reasoning or how difficult is the math etc.
Hi there,
Honestly, all of these online tests are very similar
Format? Somewhat different. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Essentially the same.
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:
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.
OC&C's own vacancy page doesn't add much to your flyer. It describes numerical and critical reasoning alongside behavioural and motivational questions, with a one-way video for those who pass. So I'd prepare the skills rather than hunt for an exact question bank.
The maths in this kind of test is rarely advanced. Speed is what catches people out: percentages, percentage change, ratios, and reading a table or chart without misreading the units. Critical reasoning usually asks what a short passage does or doesn't support, and the common mistake is bringing in your own knowledge. A few timed sets of each will show you which is slower for you.
For the behavioural and motivational questions, answer the way you work day to day. I wouldn't try to guess an ideal consultant profile, because that tends to produce answers that contradict each other. Be clear on why OC&C specifically, since the video stage is a natural place for that question to come back.
Hey there :)
For the behavioural and motivational parts, I’d prepare the usual themes: why consulting, why OC&C, why this role, teamwork, leadership, handling conflict and a time you had to overcome a difficult situation. Keep the answers specific and personal rather than trying to give the “perfect” consulting answer.
For numerical and critical reasoning, I’d mainly practice percentages, ratios, averages, interpreting charts and tables, and basic logical reasoning under time pressure. The maths itself usually isn’t advanced, but the time pressure can make it feel harder. I’d definitely do a few timed practice tests beforehand so the format doesn’t surprise you.
Best, Alessa
Thats a summary of what is always part of the application process in consultancies, so not really specific. Focus the preparation on yourself, your goals, your strength and your development areas. When you know your baseline, you can handle most of it and adjust to the specific questions flexible.
Additionally, prepare some cases and do the maths behind it in your head. Get used to that so you can also use it in different scenarios and get quicker and more confident.
Gook luck!
