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Critical thinking is important because it leads to better decisions, helps you avoid being misled and solves the real problem. See its benefits explained.
Verbal reasoning is reasoning with words and written passages; non-verbal reasoning is finding rules in shapes and patterns. Both explained with examples.
Inductive reasoning is the process of drawing a general conclusion from specific observations. See the definition, the steps and workplace examples.
Deductive reasoning is the process of drawing a certain, specific conclusion from general premises. See the definition, the steps and clear examples.
Critical thinking means judging a claim on its evidence and reasoning before you accept it. See what it involves, what it is not and a worked example.
An inductive argument has premises that make its conclusion likely but not certain. See the definition, the main types and examples of strong and weak ones.
A deductive argument has premises that guarantee its conclusion if they are true. See the definition, valid and sound forms, and clear workplace examples.
Critical thinking skills include interpreting information, analysing arguments, evaluating evidence and recognising assumptions. See each one explained.
The Watson Glaser is a critical thinking test used in law and professional recruitment. Learn its five sections, with an example of each and how to prepare.
Verbal reasoning test examples with answers, from true, false or cannot say passages to analogies, word meaning and grammar, each with the reasoning explained.
Watson Glaser test examples for all five sections, inference, assumptions, deduction, interpretation and arguments, with answers explained and ten tips.
Verbal reasoning is the ability to understand written information and judge what follows from it. Learn what the test measures, its format and question types.
Logical reasoning test tips: know your format, practise timed, name each question type, accept only conclusions that must be true and verify every answer.
Logical reasoning examples with answers: number and letter sequences, shapes, matrices, deductive statements, ordering, diagrammatic and argument questions.
Inductive reasoning moves from specific cases to a probable general rule, while deductive reasoning applies general premises to reach a certain conclusion.
Logical reasoning means reaching conclusions that follow from the information given, by applying rules or spotting patterns. Learn its types, with examples.
To solve logic puzzles, list the options, apply definite clues first, eliminate as you go and test assumptions for contradictions. Three worked examples.
To pass a verbal reasoning test, know the format, practise at the real pace and answer only from the passage. Tips for preparing beforehand and for test day.
To pass an inductive reasoning test, learn the common pattern rules, track one element at a time and predict the answer before checking the options.
To pass a deductive reasoning test, treat every premise as true, use only what is stated, know the valid forms and take the cannot say option seriously.
Improve verbal reasoning by answering only from the passage, spotting qualifiers, proving each answer and reviewing every mistake. Tips and a one week plan.
Improve your critical thinking by questioning claims, finding hidden assumptions and testing your own conclusions. Practical exercises with worked examples.
Inductive reasoning examples from everyday work and from aptitude tests, from simple patterns to rules on different cycles, each with a worked answer.
Examples of critical thinking at work, in everyday life and in job interviews, from reading data correctly to spotting assumptions, with clear explanations.
Deductive reasoning examples from everyday work and aptitude tests: syllogisms, if-then rules, true or false questions and ordering puzzles, with answers.
Critical thinking models such as RED, Paul-Elder, Bloom and Toulmin break good reasoning into steps you can check. Learn the theory and how to use each one.
Analytical thinking breaks information into parts to understand it, while critical thinking judges whether claims hold up. See the difference with an example.
Spatial awareness is your sense of where you and objects are in space and how they relate. See everyday and workplace examples and how it is tested.
Spatial reasoning test tips with worked examples: predict the answer first, track one feature, rule out mirror images and count hidden blocks in layers.
Non-verbal reasoning question types explained, from series, matrices and odd one out to codes, reflections, cube nets and folding, with how to solve each one.
Worked non-verbal reasoning examples with answers, covering series, matrices, odd one out, reflections, cube nets, codes and folding, plus a verbal example.
Mechanical reasoning topics explained: levers, pulleys, gears, springs, pressure, circuits, forces and energy, each with the rule to learn and a worked example.
Ten mechanical reasoning examples with full working: levers, pulleys, gears, belts, springs, hydraulics, circuits and ramps, plus common conceptual questions.
How to do abstract reasoning tests: check for a short list of pattern rules in a fixed order, predict the answer first, and manage your time well.
Abstract reasoning is the ability to find the rule in unfamiliar shapes and patterns and apply it. See what it means, an example, and why employers test it.
Mechanical reasoning is the ability to understand how machines and physical forces behave. Learn what it means, what the tests cover and who uses them.
To pass a non-verbal reasoning test, learn the common rules, track one element at a time and predict before checking the options. Tips for before and during it.
Pass a mechanical reasoning test by relearning the core physics principles, practising full timed tests, checking your units and working out answers first.
How to pass a diagrammatic reasoning test: decode one operator at a time, work out the answer before reading the options, and practise under real timing.
Non-verbal reasoning is solving problems with shapes and patterns rather than words. Learn what the test measures, its question types and how to approach them.
Diagrammatic reasoning means working out the rules in a flowchart of symbols and applying them in order. See how the questions work, with an example.
Spatial reasoning is the ability to picture shapes in your mind and work out what happens when you rotate, flip or fold them. Learn how tests measure it.
Diagrammatic reasoning examples with full working: find the output, input or missing operator, shape operators, sequences and sorting diagrams into sets.
Diagrammatic reasoning question types explained: find the output, input or missing operator, conditional paths, sequences and sets, with a method for each.
Develop spatial awareness with exercises such as model building, sketching, paper folding and map reading, plus focused practice on spatial test questions.
Abstract reasoning question types explained: sequences, matrices, odd one out, analogies and sets, with a method for each and the rules behind them.
Worked examples of abstract reasoning questions, covering sequences, matrices, odd one out, analogies and sets, with every step of the answer explained.
Numerical reasoning is the ability to draw sound conclusions from data in tables and charts. Learn what the tests involve, with a worked example and prep tips.
Numeracy means being able to understand and use numbers in daily life and work. See what it covers, what innumeracy means and some worked examples.
A ratio compares two or more quantities, showing how much of one there is for each amount of another, written as 3:2. Meaning, definition and examples.
Numeracy skills are the everyday abilities to calculate, estimate, measure and read data with confidence. See what they mean, with worked workplace examples.
A ratio compares one part with another, while a proportion compares a part with the whole. See the difference with clear workplace examples and methods.
A number sequence is a list of numbers that follows a rule, such as adding 4 each time. Learn the main types and how to find the missing term, with examples.
Data interpretation is reading tables, charts and graphs and using the figures to answer a question. Learn the method, with three fully worked test examples.
Numerical reasoning test examples worked step by step: percentage change, averages, ratios, reverse percentages and currency, with the trap in each one.
To write a decimal as a fraction, put its digits over 10, 100 or 1,000 by its decimal places, then simplify, so 0.75 becomes 75/100, which is 3/4.
Write a percentage over 100 to make a fraction, divide by 100 for a decimal, and multiply a decimal by 100 for a percent. Worked examples in every direction.
To simplify a ratio, divide every part by the highest common factor, so 12:15 becomes 4:5. Methods for whole numbers, decimals, fractions and units.
To do a reverse percentage, divide the final figure by the multiplier, such as 0.8 after a 20% cut. A step-by-step method, the formula and worked examples.
To share an amount in a ratio, add the parts, divide the amount by that total, then multiply each part by the result. Step-by-step method with examples.
To convert a ratio into a fraction, add the parts and put each part over the total, so 3:5 gives 3/8 and 5/8. The method, worked examples and the main trap.
To change a fraction into a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, so 3/4 is 3 divided by 4, which is 0.75. Methods with and without a calculator.
Speed equals distance divided by time, distance equals speed times time, and time equals distance divided by speed. Use the triangle and worked examples.
To calculate a percentage increase, subtract the original value from the new one, divide by the original and multiply by 100. Formula and worked examples.
To calculate a percentage decrease, subtract the new value from the original, divide by the original and multiply by 100. Formula and worked examples.
To calculate a ratio, write the two amounts in order with a colon, then divide both by their highest common factor. Steps and worked examples for tests.
Maths is the subject of number, shape and pattern; numeracy is the skill of using it in real life. See the difference between them, with a worked example.
Revelian is now part of Criteria, but the tests are unchanged. The RCAT format, timing and scoring explained, with ten ways to prepare and where to practise.
Aptitude test results are usually reported as a percentile against a norm group, not a raw score. Here is how that works and how employers set a pass mark.
Nerves before a job assessment come from uncertainty and time pressure. Ten practical ways to settle them, from knowing the format to timing your first minute.
Amazon's SDE online assessment covers coding, work styles and, for some roles, a work simulation. Here is what each part involves and how to prepare.
Pymetrics is now a Harver product, still sold under the pymetrics name. What the games measure, how long they take, and what preparation actually helps.
Crossover uses the Criteria CCAT, 50 questions in 15 minutes with no calculator. See the question types, how it is scored, and worked practice examples.
Business formal or business casual? What to wear to an interview or an assessment centre day, for men and women, plus a checklist for the night before.
How to prepare for a university admission test: build a phased study plan, practise under timed conditions, review every mock properly and pace your revision.
What to expect at a UBS assessment center: the stages of the UBS assessment process, the exercises and interviews you may face, and how to prepare.
The NFL used the Wonderlic at the Combine for decades before dropping it in 2022. What the test involved, how it was scored, and what replaced it.
Most aptitude tests are scored as a percentile against a comparison group, not a fixed pass mark. Here is how scoring works and what employers look for.
An IQ test measures general intellectual ability; an aptitude test measures potential in a specific area such as numerical or verbal reasoning. Compare both.
Yes, you can fail an aptitude test, and it usually ends that application. Here is what happens next, whether you can still be hired, and how to prepare.
The highest ASVAB AFQT score is 99. Find out what that percentile means, how line scores differ and how to raise your score.
The SHL OPQ measures 32 workplace personality characteristics using forced choice questions. Learn what the OPQ32r involves and how to prepare.
What strongly agree, agree, disagree and strongly disagree mean on personality tests, and how to answer them honestly and consistently.
Employers set their own typing test pass mark, and accuracy usually counts first. Get 10 practical tips, typical wpm ranges and a daily practice plan.
Many employers use general mental ability tests to identify the best candidates. Get ready for your next assessment with our example questions and tips.
Many employers use civil service judgement tests to identify the best candidates. Get ready for your next assessment with our example questions and tips.
Many employers use attention to detail tests to identify the best candidates. Get ready for your next assessment with example questions and tips.
The four response formats in situational judgement tests - most and least effective, rating and ranking - and how to approach each one.
Cognitive ability tests switch between question types. How to cope with the switching, and how to handle each section.
Verbal, non-verbal and data questions, multiple constraints, and telling a valid deduction from a likely inference.
The SHL verify interactive test is part of the hiring process for several roles across different industries. Here is what you need to know to prepare for it.
Preparing for an SHL test? Learn what to expect in numerical, verbal, and deductive formats, with worked examples and practice tips.
The SHL situational judgment test is part of the hiring process for many roles across different industries. Here is everything you need to know to prepare for it.
Getting ready for the SHL general ability test? Our guide provides example questions with explanations and tips to help you prepare.
The SHL calculation test is part of the hiring process for several roles across different industries. Here is everything you need to know to prepare for it.
The SHL AMCAT assessment is part of the hiring process for several roles across different industries. Here is everything you need to know to prepare for it.
The SHL MQ assessment is part of the SHL test battery used by employers. Here is everything you need to know to prepare for it.
Every type of aptitude test employers set, how they are structured and scored, and how to prepare, with a free full-length practice test for each format.
Want to become a firefighter? You have to be prepared for the firefighter mechanical reasoning test. Here is everything you need to know about this assessment.
Preparing for a PwC assessment center? Use this PwC assessment guide to help you prepare for the tasks, activities and interviews needed to get hired.
Thinking about a career at Morgan Stanley? You'll need to take their inductive reasoning test. Here is everything you need to know to prepare for it successfully.
Cubiks tests can seem daunting, but these 10 tips and tricks will help improve your confidence and your score.
Financial reasoning tests are designed to assess the verbal and numerical reasoning skills of a candidate. Find out how best to prepare for them.
Want to pass your situational judgement test? Here are our top 10 tips for passing the test, regardless of what form it comes in.
The Police Situational Judgement Test is an important part of the recruitment process. Here is everything you need to know to prepare for it successfully.
Are you looking for ways to succeed on your NHL Situational Judgment Test? Find out what you need and how you should prepare to pass the test.
Law situational judgement test is part of the hiring process for roles in the law industry. Here is everything you need to know to prepare for it successfully.
You will often come across pre-employment screening tests during your job search. Find out why they are used, how to prepare and what happens if you fail.
Preparing for a Unilever assessment center? Use this Unilever assessment guide to help you prepare for the tasks, activities and interviews needed to get hired.
Whether you're looking for an entry-level job or a career change, you have to be prepared for aptitude tests. Find out what they are and why they matter.
Employers commonly use psychometric tests to screen new candidates. We've put a list together of the 10 most common psychometric tests to prepare for.
Get prepared for the BDO Assessment Center. Discover tested tips and tricks to navigate group exercises, case studies and interviews like a pro.
Find out everything you need to know about the the Redbull Wingfinder Personality Test and what your results say about you. Learn about the test.
What steps should you take when preparing for a personality test? Read on for five suggestions that should help.
Graduate tips for passing employer aptitude tests successfully. Discover how to impress potential employers & ace your test.
Ace the Wiesen Test of Mechanical Aptitude with our comprehensive guide. Includes tips for mastering mechanical concepts and problem-solving skills.
Ace your role play assessment with our essential 10-step guide. Improve your problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence for success.
Stand out at your next assessment centre with these proven tips and tactics. Learn about interviews, exercises, key skills, and the importance of authenticity.
Applying for the SCAAT? Prepare for the 2026 assessment with our comprehensive guide and resources to ace your future cognitive aptitude test.
Ace your strengths based assessment with our 10 essential tips. Understand and showcase your unique abilities and motivations.
Get ready for your HireVue video interview with our comprehensive guide. We offer tips, practice questions, and valuable insights to help you succeed.
Ace your gamified assessments in 2026 with this comprehensive guide. Learn to navigate interactive challenges, develop key skills, and get real-time feedback.
If you're preparing for a IBM assessment center, this guide will show you what to expect with tips on how to prepare for each stage.
Are you looking for ways to cheat on your online aptitude test? Find out if there’s anything you can do!
There are so many potential pitfalls when it comes to taking aptitude tests. Listed here are our top 10 psychometric test mistakes you must avoid.
ChatGPT has emerged as a tool that can assist test takers in their preparation. Discover the advantages and risks of using it in aptitude tests.
Preparing for an Allianz assessment center? Use this Allianz assessment guide to help you prepare for the tasks, activities and interviews needed to get hired.
Preparing for a Tesco assessment centre? Use this Tesco assessment guide to help you prepare for the tasks, activities and interviews needed to get hired.
Preparing for a NatWest assessment centre? Use this NatWest assessment guide to help you prepare for the tasks, activities and interviews needed to get hired.
Preparing for a Morrisons assessment centre? Use this Morrisons assessment guide to help you prepare for the tasks, activities and interviews needed to get hired.
Preparing for a BP assessment centre? Use this BP assessment guide to help you prepare for the tasks, activities and interviews needed to get hired.
Preparing for a Citi assessment center? Use this Citi assessment guide to help you prepare for the tasks, activities and interviews needed to get hired.
If you're preparing for a Vodafone assessment center, this guide will show you what to expect with tips on how to prepare for each stage.
Getting ready for a cultural fit assessment? Find out what you can expect on a cultural fit assessment with our sample questions.
Preparing for a behavioral assessment? We've put together a guide and examples of behavioral assessments to help you prepare for an online behavioral test.
If you are preparing for a Cappfinity Situational Strengths Test, there are a few things you can do to improve your chances of passing. Here are our top 10 tips.
If you're looking for a job at EY, you may be asked to take a Situational Strengths Assessment. Prepare for it with our tips and example questions.
If you're short on time and need to take an aptitude test soon, don't worry! Here is a guide on what you can do in just one day.
Applying for a job at Barclays? Get ready for the Barclays Cognitive Assessment with our practice questions and top tips for success.
Grammar & vocabulary test is part of the hiring process for several roles across different industries. Here is everything you need to know to prepare for it.
Prepare yourself for success at your Amazon Maintenance Technician Ramsay Test. Check out these skills and practical knowledge required to get a job at Amazon.
How understanding the eight core cognitive functions can help you achieve success. Learn how to use them and the role they play in your job hunt.
Error checking tests evaluate your attention to detail. Check out these 10 tips on how best to prepare for them.
Saville tests can seem daunting, but these 10 tips and tricks will help improve your confidence and your score.
Cognitive ability tests evaluate someone's general level of intelligence. Check out these 10 tips on how best to prepare for them.
We’ve been through thousands of psychometric tests to find the hardest questions. Check out this page to have a go at them yourself.
Aptitude tests are often misunderstood by candidates. Check out 6 major myths we’ve busted about aptitude testing.
Personality tests have a reputation for being easy to answer but hard to crack. Funnily enough, this is often true. But these five steps should help.
Cognitive ability questions are hard. Here, we list 10 critical tips and tricks, so you can get as high a score as possible in your cognitive ability test.
Passing psychometric tests is hard. Here, we list 10 key tips and tricks to make sure you get a good score in your aptitude tests.
Prepare yourself for success at your assessment centre. Check out these 10 tips to help you do well in the activities you'll face.
There's no need to prepare for a personality test, right? Wrong. Follow these 10 tips to help you make the most of the personality tests you face.
Taking aptitude tests can seem daunting, but these 15 tips will help improve your confidence and your score.
Which is the smartest country in the world? After going through thousands of aptitude test results, we reveal all.
If you're preparing for a Mi5 assessment center, this guide will show you what to expect with tips on how to prepare for each stage.
Preparing for an Irwin Mitchell assessment center? Use this Irwin Mitchell assessment guide to help you prepare for the tasks, and interviews needed to get hired.
Preparing for an HSBC assessment center? Use this HSBC assessment guide to help you prepare for the tasks, activities and interviews needed to get hired.
Preparing for a Virgin Media assessment center? Use this Virgin Media assessment center guide to help you prepare for the activities and interviews needed to get hired.
Preparing for a Teach First assessment center? Use this Teach First assessment guide to help you prepare for the tasks and interviews needed to get hired.
Preparing for a Samsung assessment center? Use this Samsung assessment guide to help you prepare for the tasks, activities and interviews needed to get hired.
If you're preparing for a Rolls Royce assessment center, this guide will show you what to expect with tips on how to prepare for each stage.
Preparing for a Microsoft assessment center? Use this Microsoft assessment guide to help you prepare for the tasks, activities and interviews needed to get hired.
If you're preparing for a Mercedes assessment center, this guide will show you what to expect with tips on how to prepare for each stage.
Preparing for a L'Oreal assessment center? Use this L'Oreal assessment guide to help you prepare for the tasks, activities and interviews needed to get hired.
Preparing for a Linklaters assessment center? Use this Linklaters assessment guide to help you prepare for the tasks and interviews needed to get hired.
If you're preparing for a Hogan Lovells assessment center, this guide will show you what to expect with tips on how to prepare for each stage.
If you're preparing for a Deloitte assessment center, this guide will show you what to expect with tips on how to prepare for each stage.
Preparing for a Bank Of America assessment center? Use this Bank Of America assessment guide to help you prepare for the tasks and interviews needed to get hired.
Facing a Saville assessment? Learn what each test type covers, how they differ by role level, and how to prepare for numerical, abstract, diagrammatic and more.
Applying for the MI5 graduate scheme? We'll walk you through each step of the application process, and give you tips for a successful application.
Prepare for Cubiks Logiks Intermediate and Advanced, verbal, numerical, abstract and SJT tests. Free practice questions + tips from Practice Aptitude Tests.
Group exercises are a common part of an assessment center. This article highlights different group exercises you might be asked to do. Practice & prepare.
We've put together 10 essential tips to ace a competency assessment. Improve your individual performance by learning what to expect & how to prepare.
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