Got invited to take Bain's psychometric assessment. Is it the full test or just the behavioural part?

Hi Lucas,

I fully agree with Ian's assessment here! Given the time estimate, it seems like it may well just be the ‘fit’ part, but my advice is that it's better to overprepare than underprepare in this situation. So I would also recommend preparing the IQ component of the test, just in case. If it doesn't come up now, you may well receive the additional component later.

Hi Lucas,

thanks for the question - 

• Please note that the test format for Bain varies by region / office. Would be good go know where you're applying? 
• Also, sometimes the format is further adapted based on your specific profile. Which career level are you applying for?
• When in doubt, can always check / follow up with their HR team on what to expect. 

Hope this helps. Good luck!

Regards, Andi

Hi Lucas,

As always, things change.

As all of us coaches here say: Don't go in expecting things.

Sounds like it might only be the fit. Or it might only be the IQ side. Or, it might be a shorter test.

Go in flexibly.

That said, my leading hypothesis would be that it will only be the fit part (but I would not go in expecting/hoping it is only that).

Hi there, 

There are variations in these tests between regions. Plus, the tests also keep on changing. 

If it's making you confused, reach out to the recruiter and ask for more details on it. 

Say that based on your research the test is meant to take an hour and ask whether it has recently changed. 

Tell them that you just want to be as prepared as you can be for the test. 

Best of luck!
Cristian