Bain began using the TestGorilla assessment in 2024. If you are applying today, there is a real chance you will receive it instead of the SOVA test that dominated Bain’s screening process for years. Some offices use TestGorilla, others still use SOVA, and in some cases even candidates within the same office may receive different…
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In February 2024, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) introduced a new cognitive assessment in several of its global offices, including Germany – the BCG Cognitive Test. This strategic move, anticipated to expand worldwide, marks a significant shift in how potential consultants are evaluated, and a move away from the BCG Casey Chatbot Test. We moved very…
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In the field of management consulting, L.E.K. Consulting is a notable firm, established in 1983. It has developed a reputation for providing transformative strategies and actionable insights to businesses globally. The firm, with its offices located in various countries, plays a role in influencing the direction of industries and markets around the world. But as…
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The consulting industry is highly competitive, and landing a job at one of the top firms like McKinsey, BCG, or Bain is a major accomplishment. However, not every applicant will succeed on their first attempt, and in all cases, a rejection can come with a ban period that prevents the applicant from applying again for…
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The Kearney Recruitment Test is a typical consulting aptitude test, combining numerical, verbal, and other case skill assessments for you to pass if you want to work for Kearney. It is employed in a similar way as the McKinsey Problem Solving Game, the BCG Online and Chatbot Case / BCG Pymetrics / BCG Cognitive Test or the Bain SOVA / TestGorilla and…
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Florian spent five years at McKinsey as a Senior Consultant and is a highly experienced consulting interviewer and problem-solving coach. Having conducted interviews with hundreds of candidates, he understands exactly what top-tier firms look for in successful applicants.
He founded StrategyCase.com to make top consulting careers more accessible by providing tailored, up-to-date insights into the recruiting process. Recognized as the most successful case and fit interview coach, Florian has helped his clients secure 700+ offers at MBB, Tier-2 firms, Big 4 consulting divisions, in-house consultancies, and boutique firms over the past four years.
He is the author of “The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview,” “The 1%: Case Interview Workbook,” and “Consulting Career Secrets”, all available on Amazon.
