Psychometric Tests

Top Tips

  • Expect to encounter psychometric testing, if you intend to apply to major graduate recruiters for jobs or course placements. Commonly a combination of Numerical and Verbal Reasoning ability tests at graduate level and maybe an untimed Personality questionnaire or practical/technical test, depending on the job applied for;

  • Tests are normally timed and you must learn to work accurately at speed. Practice will give you a fairer chance of success, by overcoming nerves and learning test techniques;

  • Tests could also give you an opportunity to find out more about yourself and your abilities.

Resources

www.prospects.ac.uk/

Graduate Prospects: the national online careers service for HE students.

Drop down 'Jobs & work' and click on 'Applications, CVs and interviews' for 'Interview tests and exercises'.

www.sussex.ac.uk/cdec/psycho_tests.php
University of Sussex Careers Service. Useful summary and links to UK Test Producers.

www.targetjobs.co.uk/

GTI publisher - drop down 'General advice' for 'Assessment centres' and 'Job hunting tools' for 'Psychometric tests'

www.shldirect.com/

SHL a major test designer for employers for graduate selection - see sample test questions, practice tests online and advice

www.morrisby.com/

Test Takers' Guide - click on 'Practice Test' and 'Candidates Support'

www.psychtesting.org.uk/

Psychological Testing Centre of the British Psychological Society

www.prospects.ac.uk/links/professional

Prospects Professional career coaching services for graduates who are EU nationals (from a member state within the EEA) and seeking work or study in the UK

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