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.
- Want to build your numeracy skills, see our FAQ on improving your maths / numeracy
The Careers Service also deliver online sessions to help you prepare for different tests and get hints and tips for giving your best performance and preparing well. Look on CareerConnect under events for the latest schedule of sessions.
We also have recordings of our previous sessions on our YouTube channel. Look for the Interviews and Assessments Playlist
There are a suit of videos on Graduates First that you can also watch to help you prepare for tests. Log onto Graduate First and look for the Insight Videos tab.
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.
