Hi there,
I have two questions regarding consulting tests:
(1) Everybody knows about the McKinsey Imbellus game, but what about other consulting companies, what tests do they offer for experienced hires (Europe and the Middle East)?
(2) As a part of my preparation, I am going to solve different tests including the PST, SHL, and IR parts of the GMAT. How is it possible to understand that you are ready and have to focus on consulting interviews? (for example, get 20+ points of PST)
Hi there,
1) What tests do they offer for experienced hires (Europe and the Middle East)?
The most common tests at MBB are:
2) As a part of my preparation, I am going to solve different tests including the PST, SHL, and IR parts of the GMAT. How is it possible to understand that you are ready?
I am biased on this but I think you would be better off working on prep specifically targeting the tests you have to do rather than random GMAT or PST (which could help but not be very indicative). In this way, you can be sure you are spending time on what really matters and get a proper understanding of your level.
As an example:
You can check the tests specifically for McKinsey and BCG below (full disclosure: I am the author ;) )
▶ McKinsey PSG Solve Combo Guide
▶ BCG Chatbot Software Simulation
If you have any questions please feel free to drop me a message, I will reply within 12 hours.
Best,
Francesco
Hi there,
On (1), it's best to reach out to the recruiters directly. There are some difference between firms depending on geography, role and the practice you are applying to, so providing you with an overview here is not going to help much.
On (2), you can post in the forum your exact score mentioning the test you took and then you could get more guidance. But even so, the test is judged together with the rest of your application and if you are applying as part of batch together with other applicants, so it's not like you can know whether you passed based on the result alone.
Best,
Cristian
Hi there,
(1) Everybody knows about the McKinsey Imbellus game, but what about other consulting companies, what tests do they offer for experienced hires (Europe and the Middle East)?
The other companies have different tests but they all revolve around a similar concept: A merge between the GMAT/GRE and a case.
(2) As a part of my preparation, I am going to solve different tests including the PST, SHL, and IR parts of the GMAT. How is it possible to understand that you are ready and have to focus on consulting interviews? (for example, get 20+ points of PST)
Well, you should just directly take the practice tests for each company! If you answer most questions correctly and get a good score then you should be good. How does one know when you're ready for anything? It's a scale…ultimately you get as good as you can, and if you tend to do well on the test and get the right answers then you're probably ready!
Hello!
It depends on the company yes, and HR will give you these details when the game or test is scheduled.
You are in the right path practicing with GMAT, but unfortunately, I wouldn´t know how to tell you when you are “ready”. And same goes with other prep materials for other exams… I guess it´s a matter of feeling it, when you feel you are controlling it instead of vice versa ;)
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara
