LEK London online assessment

Hi there,

Honestly, all of these online tests are very similar

Format? Somewhat different. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Essentially the same.

The best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless as to whether is a new or old test, the principles are mostly the same:

• Time management (need to think quick)
• Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
• Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
• Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

Hi there!

No specific ones from my side, but try to reach out to some of the recent hires on Linkedin (ideally some that you share something in common with, such as the university you went to) and connect with them over a call. Here's how to do it:

• Expert Guide: How To Get Referrals Via LinkedIn? 

Try to get a sense from them of what helped them in terms of preparing during the recruitment process. You don't have to be direct and ask them about the actual questions during the online assessment, but see what sort of guidance they could give you to calibrate your approach. 

Aside from this, reach out to the recruiter and proactively ask for more questions regarding the format of the test. The content should be a surprise, of course, but not the format. Knowing that will help you be more targeted with your preparation. 

Best,
Cristian

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Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the invitation from LEK!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

• First of all, familiarize yourself with the assessment format. Pre-interview assessments typically involve numerical, verbal, and abstract reasoning, as well as situational judgment. I would advise you to practice these thoroughly on platforms such as SHL or AssessmentDay.
• Moreover, time management is crucial. Set a timer during your practice sessions to mimic the real pre-interview assessment's pressure. This helps to build stamina and speed.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi, I am shortly going to do this test… would greatly appreciate if you could give some further insights given that you have now taken it.