Good layout and clear
The graphs are very easy to understand, meaning none of the questions were ambiguous.
Yorkshire Water Assessment Tests
Yorkshire Water is a utility company supplying and treating water across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire. It’s one of ten regional water authorities created by the water act of 1973. Now a private company, it was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989.
- Four hiring stages
- 10 practice tests in the Yorkshire Water pack
- 100 questions, all solved
Who Yorkshire Water is
- Employees
- 10000+
- Head office
- Bradford, UK
- Careers site
- Yorkshire Water careers
What are the Yorkshire Water tests?
Yorkshire Water application process
From application to final assessment. The process varies slightly by programme and office.
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Try a Yorkshire Water-style question
A question in the style Yorkshire Water sets. Pick an answer and the keyed option is shown.
Practise the real thing
One question tells you the style. A pack gives you the hour: blended, marked, with the working shown.
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- 10
- practice tests
- 100
- questions, all solved
Careers at Yorkshire Water
Yorkshire Water’s established Graduate development programme is perfect for those who wish to take their university knowledge that extra mile and start developing new skills and abilities in the workplace.
Yorkshire Water Aptitude Tests
Yorkshire Water Numerical Reasoning
The Yorkshire Water Numerical Reasoning test comprises a number of questions, usually 20, to be answered in an allotted time. Generally you are given one minute per question. They relate to graphs, percentages and tables whereby you will be asked to analyse data and choose from a set of multiple choice answers. This is designed to measure your numerical abilities. You will sit these again at the assessment centre.
Yorkshire Water Verbal Reasoning
The Yorkshire Water Verbal Reasoning test comprises of a number of questions to be answered in a set time. 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. You will sit these again at the assessment centre.
Yorkshire Water Group Exercise
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.
Frequently asked questions
What candidates ask us most often
Are Yorkshire Water assessments difficult?
Generally, assessments used by Yorkshire Water are meant to be challenging in order for top candidates to be identified. The added time pressure can make problem-solving questions more difficult. With the right preparation and practice you can improve your skills and test score when taking these assessments.
Reviews
Rated 4.5 out of 5 across 2 reviews:
Not enough time!
The time restriction is so difficult to answer all the questions in.
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