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Join Transport for London and make a difference
The TFL tests are designed to gauge the aptitude and skills relevant to roles within Transport For London. These typically include numeracy, logical reasoning, and situational judgment tests tailored to the transport sector.
From application to final assessment. The process varies slightly by programme and office.
A question in the style TFL sets. Pick an answer and the keyed option is shown.
One question tells you the style. A pack gives you the hour: blended, marked, with the working shown.
Transport For London is an integrated transport authority responsible for meeting the Mayor of London’s strategy and commitments on transport in London. They run the day-to-day operation of the Capital’s public transport network and manage London’s main roads and are seeking driven and committed graduates to join their training programmes.
The SJT are completed first in the application process after the online application form. These psychometric tests present the reader with a series of scenarios that would potentially take place in the work place and the reader is then asked to choose from a multiple choice set of answers for how they would best deal with the situation. It is advisable to read up about the morals and values of the company prior to this. These are designed to assess how you would fit into the company.
The TFL Numerical Reasoning psychometric tests are designed to measure your numerical abilities and relate to graphs, percentages and tables whereby you will be asked to analyse data and chose from a set of multiple choice answers. This type of test is normally timed and usually you are given a minute per question. It is therefore a good idea to practice sitting these in timed conditions. You may be asked to sit this again at the assessment centre.
You may be asked to take this type of test, depending on the role that you are applying for. The TFL Diagrammatic and Logical Reasoning tests comprise of questions relating to sequences of shapes and patterns. In each question there will be a missing step and you will be provided with a number of answers to choose from. These are designed to test your logical reasoning as well analytical and problem-solving skills. Again these will be timed and so practice is advisable. You may be asked to sit this again at the assessment centre.
For the TFL presentation you’ll be topic or case study in which you’ll be asked to prepare a presentation on, to be given in front of one of the assessors. You will then be required to answer questions in order to demonstrate your knowledge of the company and how you would work under pressure. Your presentation and analytical skills will also be tested. It’s important to have a good background knowledge of the organisation beforehand.
For the TFL Group Exercise you may be required to participate in group work. This is designed to test your people skills and how you work within a group. You will be required work within the team and process a lot of information given. The tasks will vary so ensure that you have a lot of background knowledge about the company. You will be assessed not just on your ideas but also on how you interact and work within a team.
What candidates ask us most often
While the TFL tests can be challenging, they’re primarily a measure of your existing skills and how well these align with the demands of the job. Approaching them with preparation and practice can significantly ease the difficulty.
Preparing for TFL tests is all about practice. Practice Aptitude Tests offers a great selection of practice tests that mirror the ones you’ll face in the recruitment process, helping you familiarize yourself with the format and types of questions.
The duration of Transport For London’s recruitment process may vary based on the role and department. However, knowing each step from the initial application to testing and interviews can help you navigate the timeline seamlessly.
Transport For London’s core values emphasize safety, customer service, and innovation. These values guide their commitment to providing excellent public transport and road network management in the capital.
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