One question = one minute rule

Make sure you understand how many questions you will have to answer and how long you have to complete the test. Usually, diagrammatic reasoning tests consist of 10 to 15 questions and don’t last longer than 15 – 20 minutes.

Watch your timing

Don’t let one question to stop. Work out roughly how much time you have per question before you start each test. If it feels like going through hell, keep going!

Practice in exam conditions

When you practice for your assessment, try to do so in the same conditions in which you will be sitting your real diagrammatic reasoning test. Try a quiet surrounding with a minimal distraction at a table. This will not only keep you more focused but also make silence less daunting while sitting your real assessment.

Remember to research

Try to find out as much as possible about the assessment’s format the employer is going to tests you with. Employers typically provide that information to candidates on their careers websites.

Answer the question

It might be obvious but the fact that we mention it means it is not. At least not always. Although there is only one correct answer, the questions will try to trick you. Stay calm and focused and be careful with identifying the patterns. Some of them might look suspiciously similar.

Be competitive

Try to measure your achievements against other users in order to make sure you stand out in a crowd. The average results might help you to pass to next stage, but might not be enough to bag you that job. Practice makes perfect, particularly with diagrammatic reasoning tests which take some getting used to.