BCG Casey

Hey!

Let's break it down a bit.

I do not think I did well

Firstly, you can rarely objectively evaluate how you well you did during a test or a case interview. There are loads of examples when candidates were sure they failed but got an offer in the end and also when the candidates were sure everything went well but got rejected. So don't overthink this until you get the result.

How likely is it that I will be called for an interview?

For experiences hires, test results usually mean less, compared to junior positions (or are often skipped altogether), but the probability of being invited for an interview will depend on several factors (besides your actual test performance) such as geography, how strong your CV and relevant your background is, the current need for consultants etc.

I am freaking out.

In order not to be so outcome-dependent never rely on just one company and pursue multiple interviews until you get one or more offers. A lot of candidate idealise that it's either getting an MBB offer or death. In reality, there are many consulting companies that you can apply to and be happy at.

Good luck,
Nick

Hi there!

Sorry to hear it didn't go as planned. 

As you might expect, it's hard to know which way it will go. What is important to know is that they won't evaluate your profile only based on the test. They also take into account the cover letter, CV and whether you had any referrals. 

Still, realistically speaking there's not much that you can do at this point with this application aside from waiting the result. 

What you can still do is apply to other firms and manage the application process for those better. Sharing with you an article that walks through the main things that you need to optimise for a strong application: 

• Expert Guide: Build A Winning Application Strategy

Best,
Cristian

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Hi there,

I'm going to be quite direct but it's just with the goal of waking you up a bit :)

Why are you freaking out about 1 single firm that has super low success rates?

That's like only applying to Harvard, and then freaking out after you submit your application.

You absolutely should shoot for the best. But, you should apply to dozens upon dozens of others firms, exactly so that you don't rely on just 1 test like this!

Now, all that said, if you have a strong resume/background and you have networked well with a strong referral, an “average” score “should” still give you a shot. Ultimately, you still have a chance…but you also should assume you don't have a chance…catch my drift? (Move on - get referrals to and apply to tons of other companies!)

Hi there,

Sorry to hear you found the test challenging. In terms of your question:

Q: How likely is it that I will be called for an interview? I applied to Oz for a fairly new office.

We don’t know how you performed nor have seen your application material, so it is difficult to predict the outcome.

Regardless, the only thing you can do now is to focus on the other applications, as this outcome is not under your control (while the others still are).

Fingers crossed for you!

Francesco