Blog posts with advice on psychometric tests. For more information please visit the psychometric tests section of our website.
GalleryHow to succeed at verbal and numerical reasoning tests
1. Figure out what’s expected from the tests
Usually when an organisation wants you to take online psychometric tests, they’ll give you a small amount of information about what they want to see. Some make your timing the priority, whereas others will state you don’t necessarily need to finish the test. They also sometimes state what level they’re looking for […]
GalleryLSE Careers exclusive resources: Graduates First
LSE Careers subscribes to Graduates First so LSE students can get exclusive access to a selection of free professional-quality practice psychometric and selection tests.
With over 20 numerical, verbal and logical tests to choose from, it allows you to track your progress using their comprehensive performance breakdowns and expert feedback as you go along.
Graduates First also gives you tips and information about employer tests, psychometrics, assessment […]
GalleryImprove your numeracy skills for the workplace
For students who are put off by the thought of completing employers online numeracy tests, an online course from the Mathematics Education Centre at Loughborough University will help you improve your skills.
It’s been recommend by Mark Baltovic from the LSE Teaching and Learning Centre who delivers our skills seminars on’How to prepare for employers numeracy tests’.
This free online course will […]
GallerySelection processes
Once you successfully get through the first stage of the application process to the next round – you’re on your way from being a possible employee to a probable employee and should feel proud that your application has impressed your potential employers.
There are, however, a number of ways in which an employer may assess your suitability for a job […]
GalleryHow LSE Careers can support you with employer numeracy tests
To support you with your job applications and assessments, we’ll be running seminars on how to prepare for employer numeracy tests throughout term in the LSE LIFE space on the ground floor of the Library.
You’ll learn how to prepare for and approach these tests ready for employer assessments and if you’d like some more information about numerical and psychometric […]
GalleryTop application and assessment centre tips from an LSE student
John, an international student in the Management Department, has had a lot of success at application stage and recently attended a number of assessment centres. Here he shares his insights into how to get through the different stages of the selection and recruitment processes and his top tips for success:
Application forms and psychometric tests
In applications use the full word count. If an answer […]
GalleryPractise psychometric tests for free with our new subscription
If you are a current LSE student, you can now access a huge selection of practice psychometric tests, employer tests and assessment centre and interview advice through our new resource, Graduates First. Find out more and sign up to Graduates First on our website (LSE network account required).
How to succeed with verbal and numerical reasoning tests
If you’re applying for internships or graduate jobs, there’s a reasonable chance that you’ll have to take a verbal and/or numerical test as the first stage in the assessment process. This can be daunting and many people worry about the tests but understanding what they’re for and practising can really help you succeed.
Employers are not looking for candidates to […]
What is occupational testing?
Guest blog by Matt Stevens from Pearson TalentLens discussing occupational testing and different types of tests candidates are likely to face during a graduate recruitment process:
What is occupational testing?
Occupational testing or talent assessment is the use of psychometric tests to predict the performance of potential and current employees in a range of roles and across different career levels. Psychometric […]
Psychometric testing – advice and insight from an LSE alumnus
LSE alumnus and guest blogger Arnab Datta shares his insights on psychometric testing and the best way to approach these assessments. You will not be surprised to hear that tests form a major part of the application process for a lot of graduate jobs. Still, different companies and industries challenge you in particular ways, so one major skill is adapting […]
