Psychometric Tests

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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.

Graduate Prospects - online national careers service for HE students studying in the UK:

Drop down sub-heading 'Jobs and 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

GTI publisher - drop down sub-heading 'Careers advice' to click on side-headings 'Assessment centres' + 'Psychometric tests'

SHL - offers you the opportunity to practise the type of tests and questionnaires used by leading employers

Morrisby - click on box 'Practice questions'

Psychological Testing Centre of The British Psychological Society - go to 'Roles' 'Public'

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