01 · 10 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Cognitive Ability
A broad measure of reasoning speed and accuracy across several question types.
- Numerical information
- Verbal information
- Reasoning & problem solving
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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS
More than one score.
Cognitive Ability82%
Numerical Reasoning74%
Verbal Reasoning68%
Logical Reasoning64%
Situational Judgement78%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of reasoning and workplace skills.
The Graduate Trainee template combines Cognitive Ability, Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Situational Judgement. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
5tests60minutes52questions in total
02 · 10 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Numerical Reasoning
Shows how candidates read figures, tables and percentages, and what they conclude from them.
- Tables & charts
- Percentages & ratios
- Interpreting figures
03 · 12 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Verbal Reasoning
Shows how accurately candidates understand written information and what follows from it.
- Reading comprehension
- Evaluating statements
- Drawing conclusions
04 · 10 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Logical Reasoning
Shows how candidates reason through unfamiliar problems without prior knowledge.
- Recognising relationships
- Evaluating information
- Drawing conclusions
05 · 10 QUESTIONS · 20 MINUTES
Situational Judgement
A broader workplace judgement test covering several common situations at once.
- Workplace scenarios
- Considering responses
- Professional judgement
A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE
One assessment. Different strengths.
Explore reasoning, learning and working with others.
You receive a result for each included test: Cognitive Ability, Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Situational Judgement. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on preparing a project update from a short brief.
Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.
A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE
English, plus 13 languages.
Assess candidates in the language they work in.
- English
- Chinese (simplified)
- Japanese
- Korean
- Thai
- Vietnamese
- Indonesian
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Dutch
- Arabic
Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.
TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION
Try an example question.
Explore an example in the context of preparing a project update from a short brief. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the Graduate Trainee assessment results.
Graduate Trainee: preparing a project update from a short briefWorkplace example
A project checklist contains 40 tasks. The team has completed 14.
| Total tasks | Completed tasks |
|---|---|
| 40 | 14 |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Graduate Trainee assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Cognitive Ability, Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning; workplace situations in Situational Judgement. It brings together evidence about reasoning, learning and working with others, giving you areas to explore when preparing a project update from a short brief.
How can you use the results?
Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on preparing a project update from a short brief to explore practical application. Ask them to explain their reasoning, identify missing information and describe their next step.
Which results matter for your vacancy?
- Cognitive AbilityUse a short Cognitive Ability work sample to explore how they apply numerical information and verbal information.
- Numerical ReasoningAsk them to interpret a table, calculate a rate and explain what the figures imply.
- Verbal ReasoningAsk them to distinguish facts from assumptions in a short written brief.
- Logical ReasoningAsk them to explain the relationships and assumptions behind a conclusion.
- Situational JudgementDiscuss the reasoning behind a response to a workplace situation.
SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF
See the person behind the score.
Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.
BEFORE YOU START
Your questions, answered.
Can I tailor this assessment to my Graduate Trainee vacancy?
Yes. Start with Cognitive Ability, Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Situational Judgement, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Cognitive Ability to explore numerical information. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.
Does this assess practical Graduate Trainee work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Cognitive Ability, Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning; workplace situations in Situational Judgement online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on preparing a project update from a short brief to explore application alongside the test results.
Why is Cognitive Ability included?
A broad measure of reasoning speed and accuracy across several question types. Use a short Cognitive Ability work sample to explore how they apply numerical information and verbal information. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.
How long does this Graduate Trainee assessment take?
The recommended selection contains 5 tests and allows 60 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.
Will I see a separate result for each test?
Yes. Review Cognitive Ability, Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Situational Judgement separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.
Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?
After signup, your Graduate Trainee selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.
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