Preparation for AlixPartners Tests & Hiring Process

The recruitment process for AlixPartners is known to be long and rigorous. Oftentimes, candidates successfully go through several interviews only to find out they did not pass the final cognitive or personality test, resulting in their disappointment. Getting the job you want at AlixPartners will come down to how well you have prepared.
To help you prepare for the different assessments you will encounter throughout the recruitment process, JobTestPrep has created this exclusive PrepPack™. Continue reading to learn more about the AlixPartners hiring process and how we can help you land the job you want.

AlixPartners' Hiring Process

Below you will find more information regarding AlixPartners’ pre-employment screening process. This is an outline of the typical stages throughout the process, which may differ between positions and locations.

• Online Application:The application will need to be completed online. To access the application platform, you will first need to search available AlixPartners jobs. Once you have selected a suitable position from the careers webpage, you will be able to complete your application and upload your resume.
• Phone Interview: After submitting your application and resume, you may be contacted to participate in a phone interview with a representative from HR. This initial screening usually focuses on your background and work experience. You may also have one or more phone interviews with a director, a consultant, or another team member before moving on to the next stage.
• Face-to-Face Interviews: Candidates who do well in the first stages of the process are invited for an in-office assessment. This assessment usually includes face-to-face interviews with a managing director or a director, and sometimes a psychologist interview Note: If your role requires a psychologist interview, this can take place either over the phone or in person.
• Case Interview: Anyone applying for a consulting role with AlixPartners would benefit from strengthening their case interview skills. During a case interview, you are presented with an authentic business scenario like those AlixPartners deals with regularly. This type of interview is crucial to assess your ability in crafting sound business strategies as well as determining the best course of action to obtain a positive result. Note: The case study will most likely be part of your face-to-face interviews.
• Psychometric Testing: The final stage of the process usually requires taking psychometric tests, either as part of the in-office assessment day or separately. For the majority of candidates, this includes a personality test and a Wonderlic cognitive ability test.
• Specific assessments: Depending on the position for which you apply, you may be assessed on specific skills required for the job, such as proficiency in Excel or understanding of mechanical concepts. An example of this is the AlixPartners’ Analytics Challenge assessment candidates for the Digital team need to take.

AlixPartners' Interview

Throughout the interview process for AlixPartners you are likely to be evaluated using different types of questions including background, work experience, skills and technical knowledge to behavioral and fit questions. Candidates for consulting roles also need to participate in one or more case interviews. In this type of interview, you are presented with a situation and some background information about it and need to solve a challenge relating to it. It is used to assess your problem-solving skills and client interaction.

Below you will find examples of AlixPartners’ interview questions:

• Why would you like to work at AlixPartners?
• Give an example of a situation that you needed to resolve.
• How do you prioritize tasks when you have a heavy workload?
• What was your least favorite part about a previous job?

To help you pass your interviews at AlixPartners’ with flying colors, we offer you a smart and simple interview preparation platform as well as expert guides with useful tips and advice. Purchasing our AlixPartners PrepPack™ also grants you access to a database of 7,000 interview questions and allows you to build customized interview sessions, record yourself, and use the self-assessment tools to pinpoint bad interview habits.
In order to use the interview platform, you need to have a microphone and webcam installed so you can record your performance. You should also note that the pack does not offer preparation for job-specific interviews like the technical or case interviews.

AlixPartners' Wonderlic Assessment Test

The Wonderlic cognitive ability assessment includes different types of questions assessing a variety of abilities, mainly: mathematical and verbal skills, logical thinking, and general knowledge. It consists of 50 questions and has a time limit of only 12 minutes, making it extremely difficult to complete the test.

Our exclusive PrepPack™ includes 5 full-length Wonderlic practice tests, accompanied by full answer explanations. In addition, the pack offers a diagnostic test and practice drills by topic to help you locate and sharpen your weak areas. Also included is a comprehensive guide with tips and solving strategies.

AlixPartners’ Personality Test

The Wonderlic cognitive ability assessment includes different types of questions assessing a variety of abilities, mainly: mathematical and verbal skills, logical thinking, and general knowledge. It consists of 50 questions and has a time limit of only 12 minutes, making it extremely difficult to complete the test.

Our exclusive PrepPack™ includes 5 full-length Wonderlic practice tests, accompanied by full answer explanations. In addition, the pack offers a diagnostic test and practice drills by topic to help you locate and sharpen your weak areas. Also included is a comprehensive guide with tips and solving strategies.