University of Strathclyde Careers Service
Updated 3/04/09
Psychometric Assessments – examples and practice tests
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Ability, aptitude, personality
Shl Direct - www.shldirect.com/index.html
Supplier of psychometric testing to employers, Shl’s website provides typical
example questions and practice tests, as well as assessment advice to give
an understanding of selection and assessment methods.
ASE Psychometric tests - www.ase-solutions.co.uk
Website includes free verbal, numerical and abstract practice test at graduate
and managerial level. Also contains faqs about assessments and what to
expect.
Cubiks – http://practicetests.cubiks.com
This site provides background information about how online tests work and
gives practice numerical and verbal test questions.
Morrisby - www.morrisby.com
Morrisby model practice tests and information on analysis of results, as well
as faq section.
Psychometric Success - http://www.psychometric-success.com/index.htm
Site includes numerous downloadable tests covering a wide range of different
assessments. Also have links to further sites offering psychometric testing
and advice on solving common test problems and sitting tests.
Psychtest International Ltd - www.practicetests.co.uk
In addition to seven different example tests, this site gives background
information into psychometric testing and answers questions relating to its
application and the psychology behind it.
Team Focus – http://www.profilingforsuccess.com/preparing_for_tests.doc
A useful guide to psychometric tests including a small number of examples
and advice on preparation of tests.
University of Strathclyde Careers Service
Updated 3/04/09
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Personality
Team Technology - http://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/myersbriggs.html
Provides examples of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, which is a personality
test model, frequently used by employers in assessment centres.
People Maps - http://www.peoplemaps.com/
Includes a short, free personality psychometric test which provides analysis
after completion, as well as information on theories behind testing. Other
more in-depth tests require payment.
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Entry tests for US Graduate Schools, Teaching English as a
foreign language
ETS – www.ets.org
Provides access to examples and practice questions for GMAT, GRE, and
TOEFL tests.
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Tests used by Investment Banks
eFinancial Careers –
http://students.efinancialcareers.co.uk/numerical_test.htm
Provides three numerical tests, each with 24 questions, similar to those used
by major investment banks. The tests are designed to help you become
familiar with how online numerical tests work, and to give you some practice
and feedback before you face the real thing.