Cultural fit test

It probably goes without saying that consulting requires a mindset and dedication that are a step above the average work experience — but we're saying it anyway.

This A.T. Kearney Cultural Fit Test is a fun way for you to explore your compatibility to the profession of consulting — whether you have the right aptitude and approach to make the job of consulting work for you on a personal level.

It will reinforce some of the things you may suspect about consulting, it will help you think about how you approach work and lifestyle issues, and it may even offer a few surprises along the way.

Please choose the appropriate point on the scales between the questions and click "Submit".

Approach to Work:
High-level thinking gets me to the right result quickly. Then I back it up with facts.
Numbers and figures help me develop an opinion based on facts and not on some pre-determined theory.
I like to follow proven and tested methods as they can help me deliver predictable and high quality results.
I like to follow proven and tested methods as they can help me deliver predictable and high quality results. I think using proven methodologies without tailoring them can weaken the potential impact.
Creativity has its place, but deadlines and client expectations mean that it's best to deliver what people expect.
I can't help thinking about things in different ways. Therefore, I often surprise people with deliverables they did not ask for.
Conclusions reached through the analysis of quantitative information are ideal because they eliminate subjectivity.
I trust that valuable decisions can be made by combining numerical insights with qualitative information.
I prefer to reach unbiased conclusions by taking a dispassionate view of a client's problems. It's the best way to get the job done properly.
I take a 'hands-on' approach to solving problems. Rolling up my shirtsleeves and taking an active interest in the client will lead to the best results in the end.
Working Personality:
My style of working is my own, and I don't let what other people think change it.
Understanding how others see me is a crucial component to getting things done.
Working steady hours means that I am always rested and refreshed and ready to take on any challenge that comes my way.
I'm like a pit bull. I'll work on a challenging problem until I'm exhausted, never letting go until it's solved.
Maintaining distance from the inner workings of the client is the only way to avoid getting bogged down in details.
You can best solve a client's problems by working together with them at every level of their organization.
I like the idea of being part of a well-oiled machine and knowing that my role is well-defined and set out.
An enthusiastic and energetic environment is what I like best — this is what makes consulting exciting.
Teamwork and Individual Abilities:
Consulting is not a personality contest — intellect and results are what matter to the client.
Sure I'm smart, but that just scratches the surface of who I am — I want my character to work for me too.
I think that a big part of teamwork is knowing ahead of time what each member's specific contribution will be.
Teamwork means that individual recognition isn't as important as achieving the end result.
  		 

Cultural fit test

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