How to prepare for Online Assessment - Bain & Co, London ?

Hello,

The Bain online assessment is a test that measures different KPIs (behavioural, numeracy and verbal reasoning). Regarding the preparation I would suggest the following:

• Logical/numerical tests that you can find online, with fast exhibit reading. You can find some good sample tests on SHL. Another good option is the GMAT integrated reasoning.
• Critical reasoning questions from GMAT tests, even if they could be a bit different from the question that you will find

Feel free to text me for any other question.

Hope it helps,
Luca

Hi,

Not sure if that is what you need but I have some materials that help with the Bain written case. 

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5qxal/AABeUN6mtiGkWhEklRjszX2Oa?dl=0

PM me for a password.

Best!

Hello!

Has not really changed that much in time or among geographies. 

I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GMAT exam.

There are free exams in the internet that you can use for practice (the one of LBS MBA page, Verits prep, as well as some free trials for courses such as the one of The Economist (https://gmat.economist.com/)

 Furthermore, you can also practice with McKinsey´s free test -it´s no the same 100%, but it will also help-. 

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

Hello!

I had the same test back in the day and it´s very similar to GMAT. I would strongly recomment you practice it, since normally it´s very different from the things you have seen before -particularly the data sufficency part-.

There are free exams in the internet that you can use for practice (the one of LBS MBA page, Verits prep, as well as some free trials for courses such as the one of The Economist (https://gmat.economist.com/)

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

Hi!

Bain does not use any particular service but their own online test. Test is not timed but the time you need to complete is factored into your score. 

In terms of content you can expect:

1. Numeracy

2. Logic (reasoning, reading comprehension)

3. Business case  

For your preparation, you can look at the reasoning and numeracy parts of the GMAT test, check out some Mckinsey PSTs, and potentially SHL business case tests. 

Hope that helps!

Axel

Hi there,

There's a great prior thread here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/bain-online-test-5

In summary, leverage online resources for GMAT+Mckinsey PST.

I'm a consultant in AUS, so please feel free to reach out if you'd like to better understand anything AUS-specific!

Hi J,

welcome to PrepLounge!

You may also want to check out the following former thread and especially its newest answer: Bain Online Test

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Best of luck for the rest of your case prep and your upcoming interviews,

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Hi there,

until few months ago the test was structured as follows, I would check with HR if that's the case for you as well:

• Based on SOVA
• Requires around 75 minutes
• Parts include:
  • Personality test – Have to rate what seems closer to your personality
  • Numerical – SHL based. They provide a graph and have to perform calculations based on that
  • Verbal – SHL based. Have to state if answer is true/false/cannot say
  • Logical – More challenging than the equivalent SHL part. Have to identify the pattern in series identifying what’s next

I would recommend to practice on SHL simulations covering the parts above to prepare.

Hope this helps,
Francesco

Hi,

As far as I know, there are no materials available, but general case solving skills really help. So start practicing case interviews plus learn how to do mental math fast.

Best,

Hi,
for practicing online you can look for SHL standard. Here some useful links:
- https://www.gradtests.com.au/test/starttest/TestType/2/TestId/45/practice/1
- https://www.wikijob.co.uk/aptitude-test/verbal-reasoning-practice
- https://www.practiceaptitudetests.com/sign-up/programme/shl
- https://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests
- https://www.jobtestprep.co.uk/jobtestprep/testPlayer.aspx?atr=1&skinid=9&localeSetting=en-GB&sLanguage=en-GB&test_id=E_FreeSHL_Numerical&mode=timed&template=FreeTestTemplate&endURL=%2ffree-shl-numerical-test-results-page&endURLName=Exit+Test&cancelURLName=Exit+Test&cancelURL=signout.aspx&ReturnURL=%2fmaster-ceb-shl-numerical-test&layoutype=1&layoutype=1&testTitle=Free+SHL-Style+Numerical+Test&adPageID=&itemCode=E_FreeSHL_Numerical

Best,
Antonello

Hello A,

Can you tell me how long after you apllied did you receive the invitation to the assessment?. I applied about a week ago nd although they state that I should receive the link within a week, I haven't received it yet. Is it not part of the initial screening? Or only those who pass the CV screening receive it?

Thank you!

Hello Jerry,

It's very similar to PST and GMAT. 

If you have already started your preparation for case interviews and good at reading charts, analytical thinking, and mental math, then Bain potential is an additional of probably an hour as what you should plan for. 

Also I have some recommendations to you:

1) Keeping your math trained with GMAT exercises is always a good idea. Free resourced can be found online, for example:
http://www.mba.com/global/the-gmat-exam/prepare-for-the-gmat-exam/test-prep-materials/free-gmat-prep-software.aspx
https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat

https://www.mba.com/-/media/files/mba2/assessments/2018/gmat/gmat-handbook-2020-07-10.pdf?la=en&hash=9DCAD3E9A43EEE7B520C84327FBEC6F399A72D82

2) Also tests that usually are for investment banks (with graphs analysis) are a useful. Free resourced can be found online, for example:
https://www.tptests.com/Candidate/practice/Instructions

3) Official BGC Potential test examples: https://www.bcg.com/careers/path/consulting/practice-interview-cases.aspx

Does it make sense to you?

Cheers,
GB