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Sova test from Bain &Co

Bain & Company SOVA
New answer on Sep 19, 2022
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Anonymous A asked on Sep 14, 2022

Hello All,

 

so I was invited to do the SOVA Assessment for Bain & Co. when accessing the test, the assessment only had the personality section questions. aftwr completing it, I got the feedback section, etc. There were no math or verbal reasoning questions or whatsoever. Is that normal? 

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Ian
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replied on Sep 15, 2022
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Hi there,

The Bain SOVA can have quant, qual, and personality or just personality. It depends on the office/country/recruiting level.

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Florian
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replied on Sep 15, 2022
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Hi there,

Depending on the role and your profile, you might get only certain elements of the SOVA and not all. Sounds normal.

If there was a mistake while administering the test, they should tell you.

Cheers,

Florian

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Sophia
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replied on Sep 19, 2022
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You will get different sections depending on the position/office you are applying to, so overall this doesn't sound abnormal to me. However, feel free to check with HR if you are concerned.

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