Story - Barbara writes to us from Belgium

Thanks for writing to us, Barbara. You're right - practice is key, and it is true that focused practice often quickly ramps up ones ability to tackle these assessment tests. Strong skills in numerical reasoning is relevant, especially in consulting as a career. We wish you the very best and hope you land a nice consulting gig!


Hello! I'm Barbara and I just graduated from a master in Marketing in Belgium which I achieved with high honors. I want to work in consulting and i'm currently starting my job search. After several job searchs on the internet and in the newspapers, I did some interviews in several companies. I did know that there are tests most of the time when you access the first round of interviews. In 90% of the time, there are tests. 


What I didn't know is : what kind. From my experience in the area, I can tell you that these tests assess your numerical, verbal aptitudes every time. To ace these tests, I learned after 2 interviews that I need to practice. Practice is the key to success. The challenges that i'm facing now are to : improve my skills in numerical reasoning. For 1 week now, i've practiced and I can say that i'm way better in numerical reasoning that I was a week ago. I know how to deal with most of the questions. It's just a matter of time, energy and focus on what i'm doing. 


My advice to practice if you're not comfortable. It's gonna be easier that way. And always, always... be yourself in front of your employer. Honesty and integrity are the keys to a fullfilling professional life.