Psychometric Testing Examples

blog Jan 2, 2022

What is a Psychometric Test?

Psychometric tests are technical ability exercises used by employers to assess your aptitude ability for example if you can read write and calculate simple day to day tasks in a job
If we break down Psychometric tests further we will see a number of different specific tests, these are Numerical reasoning tests, verbal reasoning tests and logical reasoning tests
Each test type assess for a certain cognitive ability and can be provided by third party test publishers such as SHL, Cappfinity and Korn Ferry
Online psychometric tests are a common challenge in the graduate scheme applications.
The tests are often used in tandem with each other, the chosen test selection dictated by the career sector to which the applicant is applying.
The candidate is assessed as a whole for the role therefore Psychometric test scores alone do not dictate the outcome of the recruitment process however failing to pass the tests will automatically reject you for the role, other factors are considered such as candidate CVs, cover letters and other assessment rounds

There are over 100 free practice test questions on the aptitudeprep website for you to practice on
These are real example tests found across the web and delivered to you in an organised neat fashion so you can practice on for free
As a candidate, the best way to prepare for your psychometric test is to practise and find out what the test is like. Our 1000s of psychometric test questions are sure to improve your testing ability.

Most psychometric tests will assess you against a period of time usually short amount of time per question so practising will improve your speed and accuracy, Personality tests and situational judgement tests are usually not timed and can be done at your own pace
As psychometric tests are an assessment of mental agility, you will need to be prepared to answer the questions rapidly without compromising accuracy.
some employers such as Deloitte or EON energy offer multiple psychometric tests in one setting which is often delivered by Cappfinity. In this scenario you may be required to sit a verbal reasoning test, followed by a numerical reasoning and a situational judgement assessment.
Knowing as much as possible about the test structure beforehand will help you pin down the specifics of what to expect.
some assessments can be adaptive meaning they differ for each candidate depending on Performance during the test. Do not be too surprised, therefore, if your questions increase in difficulty as you progress through the test.