Psychometric testing
Which test?
What are the tests and how to prepare.
- Reasoning tests – numerical, verbal, logical
- Critical reasoning tests – (Watson Glaser, Bar entrance exam)
- Situational Judgement tests – (Mindset or Strengths tests)
- Personality Assessments
- Gamified Assessments
- FAQ: Your questions answered
Free test help
The University subscribes to the following practice test sites, so you can use them for free.
- Graduates First Free premium tests for job preparation including reasoning tests, situational judgement, personality questionnaires. Includes feedback on your answers and where you went wrong.
- Profiling for Success Personality assessments, learning styles and career interests inventories. We recommend the Type Dynamics Indicator.
- Come to a session to help you prepare for employer tests.
Books on tests are available in the Atrium in University Place, you will also find some in the University Library.
Other recommended practice sites
- Practice Aptitude Tests
- JobTestPrep Free tests also available.
- Assessment Day
- Possibly the most comprehensive list of other good sites to try From Mark Parkinson.
Want to read more?
- Do critical thinking skills give graduates the edge?
- The A-Z Guide to Psychometric Tests An overview of personality and testing.
Taking the practice tests on Graduates First really helped me get through the real thing
