Kenexa: Advance Test – Key TipsThe ‘Advance’ series of tests consist of Numerical or Verbal Reasoning. Both are delivered online so you can expect these very early on after applying for a jobYou 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 Numerical testsOur tests are written by previous SHL and Kenexa Test Psychometricians and developers. You can get a very strong experience of the real thing simply by taking our FREE Numerical, Verbal and Logical tests.Remember practice will increase your chances of succeedingIBM Kenexa – ‘Advance’ TestsIBM Kenexa is a global end-to-end provider of HR solutions. PSL a competitor of SHL was acquired by Kenexa in 2006 and all of PSL’s intellectual property became the right of Kenexa.The Kenexa Advance series are a set of numerical and verbal reasoning tests which are commonly used for selection in a recruitment context. Two levels of tests exist in terms of the audience they are aimed at:General AbilityGraduate and ManagerialThe General Ability tests are aimed at the supervisory (non-graduate/managerial) level of role. The Graduate and Managerial tests are aimed at university leavers and professionals in managerial posts or those joining training programs post-university.Time Limits and Questions General Ability – Verbal Reasoning Tests 18 minutes time limit, 24 questions in the test General Ability – Numerical Reasoning Tests 20 minutes time limit, 24 questions in the test Graduate and Managerial – Verbal Reasoning Tests 25 minutes time limit, 48 questions in the test Graduate and Managerial – Numerical Reasoning Tests 35 minutes time limit, 32 questions in the test Numerical Reasoning TestThe numerical reasoning test requires candidates to answer questions which require numerical reasoning using information provided in tables and charts. You are given 5 options to choose from; only 1 of the options is correct. The level of mathematics required is very basic and involves simple arithmetic.It is advised that candidates practise as much as possible in order to do well. Did you know our tests are very similar to Kenexa’s Advance tests?Take a FREE Numerical Reasoning Test and receive expert feedback too. Verbal Reasoning TestThe verbal reasoning tests require candidates to answer questions which require verbal reasoning using information contained in passages of text. You are given 3 options to choose from; ‘True’, ‘False’ or ‘Cannot Say’ which is determined based upon the information contained in the passage. Only 1 of the options is correct. Those with English as their first language may have an advantage over others; however the low cut-offs or requirement criteria to pass will ensure that no one is disadvantaged. It is advised that candidates practise as much as possible.Did you know our tests are very similar to Kenexa’s Advance tests? Take a FREE Verbal Reasoning Test and receive expert feedback too.For more information, see the section on ‘Ability tests’. START PREPARING TODAY PRACTICE APTITUDE TESTS
