BCG and Bain Pymetrics: Full 2023 Guide with Practice Test

We explain what the Pymetrics assessment is, why Bain, BCG and others have been using it, why it is so important that you perform well and how to prepare effectively.To help you prep to the highest possible standard, MCC has mirrored the consultants themselves in partnering with a specialist psychometric testing firm to provide a professional simulation of the Pymetrics assessment for you to practice with.

In this article, we’ll cover the rationale behind Bain using screening tests at all. We’ll then discuss how screening tests have been rapidly changing in recent years and specifically how the Bain Sova Test differs from its predecessor.

Casey, or the BCG Chatbot Case, is the new iteration of the Boston Consulting Group's Online Case aptitude test.With Casey, BCG replaces a more traditional test with multiple choice questions with a chatbot meant to more closely mimic a real case interview - if that interview were conducted over WhatsApp rather than over a desk.Given your performance will be a big part of whether you make it to the next round of selection - and ultimately whether you manage to land your job at BCG - the stakes a...

Now is the best time to kickstart your career if you're an aspiring HR consultant. HR consultancy is one of the careers expected to boom this year, with independent HR firms having gained 48% more clients in the past year. This results from companies looking to grow their business, leading them to seek assistance from professionals such as HR consultants. As with any career, you'll have to prepare before you start working in this particular field. With that said, here are a few tips to help you...

Video resumes are substantially interactive and exceptional in a way that convinces recruiters to learn more about you. In every other field, videos are the most engaging content format lately. So, why not a video resume? It's time to ride the wave - create that video resume - especially when it has the potential to help you shine. 

Choosing a career in consulting is usually driven by exposure to interesting business problems, personal development, exit options and an intense lifestyle. But let's be real. Salaries are a key factor when considering applying to a consulting firm. We will give you an overview of the entry-level salaries in top consulting firms, so you know what you can expect.  No surprises - at least on the payslip side!

Case in Point is the single main resource which aspiring consultants turn to - almost all candidates flick through it at some point during their preparation.Many particularly diligent applicants will read and re-read this book, memorising the  Ivy Case System's 12 frameworks. The belief is that these will be the candidates' key to open the doors to consulting. Unfortunately, the fact is that, despite pouring in endless hours of hard work, many of these candidates will face swift rejection at int...

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So, who are these MCC guys, anyway? How did they get started?

The answer here will and should be different for everyone – and this isn’t just some platitude about how we’re all special and unique. As we’ll see, you will need to be able to give a very specific, personal answer to “why consulting?” if you want to stand a chance of impressing your interviewers.

Market entry cases are a recurring theme in the management consulting interview process.This is because consultants will frequently deal with market entry when working on real projects – which in turn means they are likely to base interview case studies on recent market entry work.

In this article we'll learn what BCG Gamma is and how you can work for them! We’ll focus in particular on candidates from technical backgrounds and how they can quickly get to grips with case interviews. Let’s get started! 1. What is BCG Gamma? BCG Gamma is a subdivision of BCG which focuses on using advanced data analysis methods, as well as AI and machine learning, to come up wit...

So, you’re trying to get a job at Capital One. Great choice – but great jobs don’t come easy and the selection process for Capital One is particularly intense. To get an offer, you will have to get through screening tests and culture fit interviews like any similar banking role. However, Capital One significantly ups the ante by requiring applicants to a...

Practice makes perfect and a successful case interview prep will largely be a matter of practice! This article collects a whole host of free case practice material to help fuel your preparation.

Attending an interview is one of the most difficult moments for career people, especially those who are just beginning. Even those who have switched jobs before will testify how nerve-wracking these moments can be. It is more challenging if you have to attend multiple interviews in a competitive company that has too many rounds of panels. You may even get overwhelmed at some point.The best way to overcome tension is to approach a coach who will guide you through the process. Ideally, interview c...

Don’t worry – we aren’t just going to tell you to wash your hands and stay indoors. We will focus exclusively on the health of the consulting industry and the impact on your chances of landing a job. Of course, the situation is changing day-to-day at present. As such, we will update this post to reflect our best analysis of what is going on.

Management consulting is probably the single most targeted job for MBAs and there is a common assumption that an MBA will be a pre-requisite for many consulting roles. However, the truth is that an MBA is neither necessary nor sufficient to transition to consulting . There are some real advantages to having an MBA. However, we will see that these are typically overstated and need to be balanced against some very formidable costs.

Achieving your goals and establishing your profession as a management consultant represent a rewarding achievement. However, there arrives a time that many consultants choose to move on to other opportunities. For whatever reasons, the choice to leave behind your established career, there are a number of potential opportunities for them. We have collected some information on exit opportunities for consultants to provide you an idea of the where what and how after consulting.

Management Consulting is concerned with helping businesses grow and improving their performance through solving problems that companies might have on their way to achieving their business aspirations.Consulting covers all areas of business, be that IT, Finance, HR, R&D and Marketing. Top consulting firms like McKinsey, KPMG and Ernst & Young have thousands of employees and departments that specialize in each of these areas. Whereas small consulting practices may offer services in...

In the consulting world, the Pareto principle is not a business rule but rather a mantra. You could hear things like “We have no time to boil the ocean. I think we should apply the 80-20 rule”.