Assessment Preparation Guides
Structured, high-yield preparation for every assessment type used by UK graduate and apprenticeship employers. What it tests, who uses it, the common mistakes, and exactly how to prepare.
Numerical Reasoning Tests
Speed and accuracy with data — not advanced maths.
Verbal Reasoning Tests
True, False, or Cannot Say — strictly from the passage.
Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking
Formal logical analysis — not just comprehension.
Situational Judgement Tests (SJTs)
Values alignment — the employer's values, not common sense.
E-Tray / In-Basket Exercises
Your manager's inbox — prioritise, delegate, and respond under pressure.
Video Interviews (HireVue, Sonru, Spark Hire)
Pre-recorded answers, no live interviewer — structure and delivery matter most.
Group Exercises
What assessors actually watch — and the two behaviours that fail candidates most.
Case Study & Presentation
Structure under time pressure — frameworks, recommendations, and Q&A.
Game-Based Assessments (Arctic Shores)
Mini-games that measure cognitive speed, risk tolerance, and personality — be authentic.
Ready to practise for real?
Use the Interview Coach to generate STAR questions tailored to your target role — or browse live apprenticeships and internships to apply what you've learned.
