Boston Consulting Group uses a gamified test that is rapidly gaining popularity – the Pymetrics Games.
To be exact, Pymetrics Games are not aptitude tests, but personality tests. The test is actually a series of 12 simple psychological games, analyzing 91 personality traits such as generosity, effort, attention, or risk tolerance.
While a common misconception presents Pymetrics as a harmless game that you cannot and should not prepare to, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Your behavior is constantly monitored, and by understanding the way these tests work, you absolutely can prepare for them and top your competitors.
Visit the Ultimate Guide for Pymetrics for a detailed description and accurate practice simulations of the Pymetrics Games.
McKinsey uses one of the most unique and elaborate aptitude tests in the industry, known as the McKinsey Problem Solving Game (PSG), or Imbellus.
This test is, in fact, a game (or rather, a collection of mini-games), replacing the company’s older PST (Problem Solving Test), and evaluating critical thinking, decision-making, situational awareness, and more.
Get a complete overview of the McKinsey PSG, including screenshots, preparation tips, and access to an interactive simulation of the assessment.
Unlike the other two firms on the Big Three, Bain & Company uses a much more traditional-looking aptitude test – the SOVA Aptitude Test.
It is a three-section assessment conducted by test provider SOVA, containing multiple-choice numerical, verbal, and abstract reasoning questions.
Solve some sample questions and get familiar with Bain’s SOVA Aptitude Test.
Being the largest of the Big 4 and employing nearly 350,000 employees, Deloitte conducts a large variety of tests to its candidates.
The most popular of which, however, is the Deloitte Online Immersive Assessment, tailored and administered specifically for Deloitte by test provider Cappfinity.
This 35-question test is a simulation of an ongoing project in Deloitte, based on which you are required to answer cognitive, situational judgment, and personality profiling questions. To solve these questions, you will be constantly going through various info sources, including videos, data charts, and voice messages from your superiors.
Like many of its competitors in the finance industry, KPMG also uses Pymetrics Games extensively for recruitment and has been doing so for the last number of years.
Visit the Ultimate Guide for Pymetrics for a detailed description and accurate practice simulations of the Pymetrics Games.
PwC uses several aptitude tests, which often vary based on both position and location. Some of the popular tests the company uses are:
SkyRise City – a highly gamified, interactive assessment comprised of 9 mini-games assessing memory, decision-making, risk tolerance, and more. The game is developed by test provider Arctic Shores.
AON SmartPredict – a collection of four gamified challenges assessing thinking skills, attention span, and reaction speed.
SHL Tests – SHL is one of the world’s largest providers, and until recently has been almost the exclusive test provider for PwC. Their tests are more traditional in structure and contain numerical, verbal, and logical tasks.
