Understand the test. Prepare with confidence.
Psychometric tests are sometimes used during recruitment or as part of an assessment centre. They can help employers assess skills, reasoning abilities, preferences or responses to different situations.
Most tests are completed online and some are timed. The format and purpose will vary depending on the employer and role.
Types of psychometric tests
Aptitude and ability tests
These may assess areas such as:
- Numerical reasoning
- Verbal reasoning
- Logical or diagrammatic reasoning
- Spatial reasoning
- Error checking
Personality and work-style questionnaires
These explore how you tend to approach different situations, including your preferences, motivations and ways of working.
Situational judgement tests
These present workplace scenarios and ask you to consider how you might respond. Preparing for psychometric tests
Practising can help you become familiar with the format and timing of different tests. Read the instructions carefully and give yourself enough time to complete each assessment.
Practice Psychometric Tests
We provide access to Graduates First, where you can practise a range of tests and recruitment activities, including:
- Verbal and numerical reasoning
- Logical reasoning
- Situational judgement
- Work-style questionnaires
- Interview questions
- Video interview practice
Access Graduates First using your University login details.
