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Assessment candidate numerical online test numerical reasoning test numerical test performance Technical Experience Interview
Most recent answer on Aug 08, 2023
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Hi there, 1) Are assessments before conducting interviews created to be finished all on time? I had a numerical assessment which I had to answer 30 questions in 30 minutes which was impossible for me to complete. Was I ... (read entire answer)
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I always get rejected after online assesments- what can I do next time?

BCG McKinsey and Bain London McKinsey numerical online test Online Assessment
Most recent answer on Dec 05, 2021
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Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about the rejections! This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it: Generally speak ... (read entire answer)
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Bain LondonOnline Assessment Test

Bain Big 4 online test prep numerical online test
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Hi there, Bain is using different tests worldwide, which also changed due to the pandemic, so this is why you may find some conflicting information. The structure for the test in London is currently the following (i ... (read entire answer)
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Where do I find valuable resources to practice the SHL numerical reasoning test? (e.g. books, websites,)

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Most recent answer on Oct 03, 2020
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Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Although I am not familiar with this test in particular, based on my experience in this tipe of entry-to-consulting tests, I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GM ... (read entire answer)
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How can I prepare for the online test of Oliver Wyman??

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Anonymous A asked on Dec 05, 2018
I have just received an email to do the online test for Oliver Wyman. I have less than a week to the deadline. It would be very useful for me if you could tell me where I will find free test to practice as much as possi ... (read entire question)
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Simon Kucher Online Test

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Recent activity on May 29, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 17, 2017
HI Anonymous, Did mine 2 weeks ago. 18 questions in 25 minutes - you will have a graph or table with data and 2/3 questions per graph. Most questions are about growth rate, percentages, and logic. PM if you want ... (read entire answer)
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Numerical/Verbal tests: scoring & speed

McKinsey PST numerical online test numerical reasoning test Online Assessment Online Tests verbal reasoning tests
Recent activity on Nov 06, 2017
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Vlad
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Vlad
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Hi, 1) It depends on the current hiring needs and the position (Intern, analyst, associate). At McKinsey it may vary from 20 to 24 correct answers out of 26 questions. You'll never know the exact number though 2) Si ... (read entire answer)
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