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Anonymous A

on Oct 30, 2022

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Bain's Hirevue Online Test

Hi everyone,

Just want to know your opinions on Bain's Hirevue online test which I have taken earlier and felt it was much more difficult compare to McKinsey PST which I really did not expect that

Do you feel the same way? Is the online test does really have rumored threshold of 70% and you will fail under that score?

Look forward to your responses!

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Cristian

Coach

on Oct 31, 2022

#1 rated McKinsey Coach | top MBB coach

Hi there,

Sorry to hear you found it challenging. Many candidates claim the same thing.

Regarding the 70% threshold, this is by no means an official number so don't cling on it too much. Some offices decide on which candidates to progress further regardless of their score in the test.

Best,
Cristian

Ian

Coach

on Oct 31, 2022

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

Hi there,

I agree that it is quite tricky. Here's some additional reading to help:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/bain-pre-screening-assessment-hirevue-new-version-13151

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/bain-company-hirevue-multiple-choice-first-round-for-se-asia-associate-consultant-5229

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/how-to-prepare-for-bains-1st-round-hirevue-written-test-11857

Mario

Coach

on Oct 31, 2022

Ex-Mckinsey (analyst->associate->manager) and now in tech (Bytedance) + Part time interview coach and mentor

Hi there,

The test is not easy and that is common feedback across the board. I don't think there is a specific threshold to pass but I do know the score is coupled with other assessment factors upon screening.

Mario