Psychometric tests
Psychometric tests are used by some employers to assess your ability or understand how your personality may be a good fit with a role.
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They are normally used by big organisations who receive large numbers of applications.
By knowing what to expect and practising on a regular basis you can improve your test performance. Below are some links of examples and practice tests – do as many of these as you can to familiarise yourself with the format.
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- Practice tests
- - a variety of online Psychometric tests and exercises including numeracy tests, verbal reasoning tests and an e-tray exercise, also tips and advice
- - try numerical, verbal, abstract, spatial, mechanical, data checking tests and more
- try your hand at consulting-style case studies
- - offers free sample tests designed specifically for those pursuing a position in the finance industry, including verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, situational judgement, and more; includes employer-specific tests from the industry's biggest names such as PwC, Goldman Sachs, and HSBC, and also practice tests from widely used publishers in the industry, such as SHL, Korn Ferry, and Watson Glaser
- WikiJob.co.uk offers a range of free aptitude tests including , , , and many others. Search under “Free Aptitude Tests” on their . They have a as well as sector guides, interview questions and articles covering key careers competencies
- : free psychometric tests guide, personality questionnaire, resources, blog as well as gamified, numerical, verbal, inductive and critical thinking assessments
- - offers free practice for and tests
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- - practice aptitude tests for job applicants and graduates, more can be found at