Numerical Reasoning

This psychometric test comprises of a series of questions to be answered in within a specific time which will vary from company to company. They relate to graphs, percentages and tables whereby you will be asked to analyse data and chose from a set of multiple choice answers. This test will be assessing your numerical abilities. Practice is vital in order to ascertain how long to spend on each question.

 

Verbal Reasoning

This comprises of a series questions to be answered in within a specific time which will vary from company to company. You will be presented with a series of paragraphs which you will be required to read and then answer questions. Your options will be True, False or Cannot Tell. This test will be assessing your analytical skills and will have 24 questions.

 

Mechanical Reasoning

This type of test is similar to the standard numerical and verbal reasoning in that it is timed and consists of a number of questions with multiple choice answers. This test measures your ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts and principles to solve problems. As with all types of online tests it is advisable to practice beforehand in order to ascertain how much time to spend on each question. It is also vital to ensure full knowledge of mechanical principles.

 

Group Exercise

You will be given a brief/case study which you will read and then discuss questions and their solutions with the group. You will be expected to demonstrate good team-work skills. You’ll be assessed as to how you perform within the group so ensure that you strike a balance between dominating the group and being too passive. It is important to be able to work in a group and this is what the assessors are looking for.

 

Role Play

This will be based on a scenario provided and you will be assessed on your behaviour, your knowledge and the way you handle certain scenarios. It will be relating to a type of situation that you would be faced with in the job and might be with a customer or a colleague; you will be briefed on the day. It may also relate to the case study from the group exercise. The assessor will be looking at how you perform under pressure so ensure to be prepared.

 

Application Process

 

Links

http://www.mercedes-amg-hpp.com/v/careers/

https://careers.mercedes-benz.co.uk/graduate.php