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 […]

I struggle with aptitude tests. How can I improve?

Written by:Piotr BindugaUCL Graduate 1. What are aptitude tests? Aptitude tests are similar to ability tests. The former assess the potential to acquire knowledge generally, whereas the latter place these in a specific work context. An aptitude test enables an employer to assess and appraise the potential, talent and ability levels of prospective employees. Employers […]

IBM Kenexa – ‘Advance’ Tests

Kenexa: Advance Test – Key Tips The ‘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 job You do not need to have a large variety of tests to improve – focussing on a handful of tests repeatedly will […]

Microsoft jobs: 5 steps to pass Microsoft’s recruitment process for internships, graduate schemes and professional jobs.

The text below provides a full candidate recruitment, assessment and preparation guide and practice for those applying to jobs, internships and graduate programs at Microsoft. Our website provides scientifically validated practice assessments tests, interviews and assessment centre exercises that can be used to practice and prepare for the recruitment and assessment process.  Check here for […]

Teach First jobs: How to pass Teach First’s recruitment process

The text below provides a full candidate recruitment, assessment and preparation guide and practice for those applying to jobs, internships and graduate programs at Teach First. Our website provides scientifically validated practice assessments tests, interviews and assessment centre exercises that can be used to practice and prepare for the recruitment and assessment process.  Check here […]

The University of Sydney Business School

Join thousands of satisfied students from 150+ universities and business schools who use our solutions to get their job in their dream company Making us the Most Trusted & Complete Practice Test Service Provider on the Market. Our Tests Numerical Reasoning Numerical reasoning tests are designed to identify an individual’s level of ability to reason […]

CV Writing

Key Tips There is no perfect CV – but you need to aim towards getting it as perfect as you can. Every employer may have subtle preferences that differ, but in the main a good CV will pass most job applications Ensure your CV is on 1-2 pages max and structured in a manner that […]

Competency Assessments

Key Tips Competencies are a cluster of behaviours that employers deem vital to job success Employers will typically assess between 4-8 competencies, any more or less is unusual Competencies can be assessed using structured interviews or Assessment exercises such as Group Discussions, Presentations etc. Competencies are about how you behave, so the idea is to identify how you have behaved in the past […]

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 […]