OW assessment

Hi there,

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

• The assessment you've been asked to take as part of your application process for a consultant position at Oliver Wyman Middle East is designed to evaluate your skills and abilities in problem-solving, data analysis, and critical thinking.
• It is likely going to be a reasoning test like the GMAT, but with a more applied focus, specifically in the form of case-study based questions. You will be required to analyze and interpret information provided in a business scenario and then apply your problem-solving and analytical skills to make recommendations and draw conclusions.
• It is important to familiarize yourself with the format and types of questions, and utilize any practice materials or mock tests that may be provided by the company.
• Additionally, make sure to stay calm, confident, and well-rested on the day of the test and take your time to read through the instructions and questions before submitting your answers. Remember to check the company's official website for any additional information.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to address your specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi there, 

Yes, this is the typical test that most firms send out as a second stage in the recruitment process after the CV/application screening and before the first interview round. 

The test differs in format and content from firm to firm, but most of them are a combination of SAT questions, logical/inductive reasoning questions and business situations (where you either have to calculate or interpret a graph). 

Google around for some OW specific examples. Feel free to also reach out and I share a few examples from different firms so you know what to expect in terms of format. 

The important thing to know here is that this is a skill that you can practice. The more practice you put in, the better your score will be. So don't be discouraged by your starting point, stay positive and work on getting better.

Best of luck!
Cristian

Hi there,

This sounds like a “classic” online assessment. Most of these are quite similar.

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.