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Test confusion post offer

Hi, 

So I had a final partner interview, where the partner made a verbal offer. We later exchanged Emails, where I thanked the partner and they said they were looking forward to me joining. However, HR just told me that I have to take a psychometric test, and also asked for reference details. Please let me know what you think is going on. Do I have the offer or are they still looking into it?

many thanks 

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Anonym B
am 22. März 2021

hey there, someone actually had the same question three days ago.. :)

https://www.preplounge.com/de/consulting-forum/online-assessment-test-after-job-offered-9631

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Ian
Coach
am 22. März 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

So it looks like this is part of their background check.

The references part is normal (i.e. making sure you are who you say you are).

The pyschometric test is a bit of a unique one, but it looks like they're making sure you're still a good fit for the firm and/or want to see how to best place you (mentorship, etc.).

Try to not worry too much - just take the test honestly and you should be just fine!

Gaurav
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am 22. März 2021
#1 MBB Coach(Placed 1000+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2) | The Only 360° coach(Ex-McKinsey+Certified Coach+Active recruiter)

As a colleague already mentioned - there was a similar problem couple of days ago. Please, contact HR once again and make sure that they are aware that you have already gotten the verbal offer. It should be a mistake. 

am 23. März 2021
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

Asking for reference details is quite normal.

In terms of the test, that’s unusual. I would reach out to HR and verify if that’s not a mistake given you already secured the offer.

Best,

Francesco

Clara
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am 23. März 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

There was a similar case in the Q&A a few days ago, in case is not you, try to track down this person. 

I would kindly ask HR and bring into their attention your conversation with the partner. 

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara