What is an IBM IPAT Test – Key Facts

An IPAT Test (Information Processing Aptitude Test) is designed to assess an individual’s ability to reason numerically with information under time pressure conditions and, in particular, analyse and solve problems. The test does not check any technical know-how. IPAT consists of 2 different categories of questions: Numerical Series and Numerical Reasoning. In total, between 18-28 questions follow a multiple-choice format and each […]

Spelling Tests

Spelling Tests – Key Facts What are Spelling Tests Spelling tests are normally used for supervisory jobs, or work that requires clerical or administrative duties. They are are simply a number of questions which are presented in the form of a sentence, with a single word missing. The test taker is required to choose the correctly spelt word from the […]

SHL Verbal Reasoning Tests for Managers and Graduates (VMG)

Overview Verbal Reasoning Tests (VRTs) looks at your ability to reason with information provided in passages of text You do not need to have a large variety of tests to improve – focussing on a handful of tests repeatedly will encourage deeper learning and understanding, which is better than spreading yourself thinly across say 15 Verbal tests […]

University of Brighton

Register, and come on in to develop your interview techniques for free through our assessment centre practice area •          Mock interviews – practise by answering interview questions, and record your answers on video, so you can assess your performance online, and even send to others for feedback  •        […]

IBM Kenexa – Rapid Personality Questionnaire (RPQ)

Key Tips The RPQ assesses an individual’s preferences (personality) to see how they align with a job role The assessment is taken online and is easy to complete. You should answer the questionnaire honestly as it is in both your interest and the employer’s interest that you are not placed in a job that is uncomfortable for […]

IBM Kenexa – Occupational Personality Inventory (OPI)/Talent Profile

Key Tips The OPI (now known as the Talent Profile) assesses an individual’s preferences (personality) to see how they align with a job role The assessment is taken online and is easy to complete. You should answer the questionnaire honestly as it is in both your interest and the employer’s interest that you are not placed in a […]