Hi there, 

It depends from firm to firm and office to office. 

In most cases, however, if the application is complete and it passes automatic filters, then they send you the test invite automatically. They then review your full application (CV, cover letter, referrals) including the test results and decide whether to take you to the next round. 

As I always tell everybody, apply widely however. During the present economic times, firms are quite tough with who they take to interviews, so it's best to diversify. More on this here:

• Maximising your chances of getting a consulting job during an economic downturn

Best of luck!
Cristian

Hi there,

Scenario A: Everyone is sent the assessment

Result: You should do your best on it

Scenario B: A subset of people are sent the assessment

Result: You should do your best on it

Please please focus on things that matter! If you're going to succeed in interviews you need to be obective-driven and be super diligent/smart in how you spend your time, energy, focus, etc.

The answer is…it depends (I'm sorry). Sometimes this is sent for everyone and sometimes for a subset. This depends on office, role, recruiting channel, timing, etc.

By the way, please don't only focus on this Bain Assessment either. Keep applying to other firms. And, make sure you're already doing your case prep! 

Here's some reading to help: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/pitfalls-case-interview-preparation

Good luck to you!

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