Has anyone taken the Imbellus McKinsey Assessment and heard back?

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Jasmeet asked on Nov 05, 2019

I took the Imbellus assessment last week and was told that I will hear back next week. Has anyone that has taken the test heard back already? How did you think you did on the assessment since there is so little information about what will determine if you get an interview?

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Anonymous replied on May 06, 2020

Hi A,

This gamplified tool is designed tests 5 cognitive skills:

  1. Critical thinking: the ability to make thoughtful decisions based on data.
  2. Decision making: the ability to make the best possible decision with limited time and imperfect information.
  3. Metacognition: The ability to use strategies such as hypothesis-testing to problem solve effectively.
  4. Situational awareness: the ability to perceive what’s going on in a complex environment, what it means, and to make projections.
  5. Systems thinking: the ability to understand multi-factor cause-and-effect relationships.

Best,

André

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Hi Jasmeet,

This is too late for you, but hopefully useful for someone else.

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Ian
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replied on Jun 30, 2023
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Hi there!

I assume you already heard back from them, but it still might be helpful for other candidates.
Usually the results take up to 2 weeks after Imbellus McKinsey Assessment.
You can contact HR in case of no response within the time-frame.

All the best,
GB

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Anonymous D replied on Aug 18, 2020

Hey did You pass ti the interviews stage?

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Anonymous B replied on Nov 07, 2019

I took the test on Monday. I thought it was fairly tricky but not impossible. I would expect you have to pass the 30 minute task and also last until the relevant number of steps for the 3 smaller tasks in order to pass. How did you find it?

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Anonymous A replied on Nov 06, 2019

Hello,

I also am expecting to hear back this week. Let me know if/when you do!

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