Aptitude tests

Aptitude tests are designed to test your verbal, numerical and diagrammatic reasoning skills. This test gives an employer an insight into your decision-making capabilities in addition to your sense of logic and balance. There are several definitions of aptitude tests and you may also know them by the terms cognitive or ability testing. Testing will vary from organization to organization as generally tests are designed to meet the specific needs of the hiring company. Tests may take from 30 minutes to 60 minutes depending on position type and business needs. There is the additional pressure on each candidate by the introduction of a time constraint, which will also test how you handle pressure situations. An independent group performs the scoring against a set industry standard. It is important to score a minimum of 66% to pass these tests so concentration is the key. As in all testing there are several ‘easy’ questions at the beginning of the test, which will help you to overcome your nerves. Relax and answer each question to the best of your ability.