Next is a leading fashion retailer and prominent graduate employer.
The Next tests are part of the recruitment process to identify candidates’ capabilities in areas such as situational judgement, numerical reasoning, and verbal aptitude tailored for the retail industry.
Use the route that matches your vacancy. The guidance below identifies the programme or location it covers.
Application, conversation and interview
NEXT describes an initial phone or video conversation followed by an interview, which may include presenting your work or portfolio. Requirements vary across stores, head office and other teams. Use your invitation for any assessment format or timing.
Process sources checked 11 September 2026 · Your invitation takes priority for role and location details.
Use a product table to calculate the total gross profit from sales. This is independent practice from Practice Aptitude Tests, not an actual NEXT assessment question.
Practise with our independent preparation tests, then review the working behind each answer.
Next has a well-deserved reputation for creating fashion retail superstars through their Training Schemes.
If your NEXT vacancy includes a numerical reasoning test, expect to interpret figures such as graphs, percentages and tables. Practise identifying the relevant data and checking your calculations. NEXT’s current general hiring guide does not specify a fixed question count or time limit.
For a verbal reasoning exercise, practise reading passages and judging whether a statement is supported by the information. Check the format in your invitation before choosing a timed practice test.
The group exercise demonstrates how you work and perform in a team. The group will be presented with information, including a number of issues and you will need to produce solutions. Ensure to find a balance between speaking up and making your point but without dominating the group. You must show the assessor that you can work well in any situation, especially within a team as that is something that will be expected of you at the company.
If you are asked to present your work, follow the brief and timing supplied by NEXT. Be ready to explain your decisions and answer questions clearly.
Some roles may include a form of written exercise or presentation where you will be given a case study in which you will have to read and then answer a series of questions. This will be to assess your written and communication as well analytical skills or presentation skills if it is in the form of a presentation. It is important for this exercise to have a clear understanding of the company’s morals and values, as well as how the organisation is run. Background knowledge is vital.
What candidates ask us most often
Like any aptitude tests, the Next tests can be challenging without preparation, as they are designed to assess a candidate’s suitability for a fast-paced retail environment.
To prepare for Next tests, practicing aptitude tests of similar format and difficulty level is the best approach. Practice Aptitude Tests offers an array of tests to gear you up for success.
The recruitment process at Next varies based on the position and the number of applicants, but generally, it involves multiple stages which may take several weeks from application to offer.
Next values innovation, individuality and the ability to deliver top-notch customer experiences, while fostering an inclusive environment within their teams.
Next is a trademark of its respective owner. Practice Aptitude Tests is not affiliated with Next and our practice tests are not endorsed by them. Visit Next careers.
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