Never taken a psychometric test before? Or taken them in the past and not gone to the next stage of the selection process?
Don’t worry, contrary to popular belief, you can not only prepare for, but improve your psychometric test results! Just like any other test you took at school or university, practicing can improve your performance (read the evidence). Even if you only have one day we can help you to perform well in your test and assessment centre, impress your prospective employers and land your dream job!

The Institute of Psychometric Coaching in the UK is a world leader in preparing job seekers for the psychometric test and assessment centre. Our team of experienced chartered psychologists has an extensive understanding of the recruitment, selection, assessment centre and career development processes. We offer online practice tests (aptitude tests and personality test), short online psychometric courses, personal coaching and free psychometric guides. Some of the organisations we are preparing candidates for include:

Aptitude Tests – Measuring your ability to quickly analyse data and apply solutions

One of the most popular methods used by employers to measure your ability to use perception, judgment and reasoning skills to process information quickly. Therefore Aptitude tests are always timed providing a reflection of your ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure. There is only one correct answer and aptitude tests are designed so that only 5% of the population can answer all the questions in the given time frame. The aptitude test helps employers measure your intelligence; your ability to effectively solve problems; and your ability to think strategically and quickly draw accurate conclusions. Employers will look at your aptitude test results to determine your ability to handle work-related challenges.

Psychometric Tests – Measuring your suitability for a job

Employers make use of psychometric tests to assist in deciding whether candidates are suitable for specific job roles. Psychometric tests are designed to provide additional job-relevant information about you which cannot be gathered in an interview. This typically includes a combination of online aptitude and personality tests to measure your job-relevant cognitive abilities and personality. The requirements of the job you have applied for will determine the combination of psychometric tests you are required to complete. Our extensive experience has shown us that as a result of pressure, unfamiliarity and so a high level of stress, candidates often underperform in their psychometric tests. Equally there is evidence that through practice and increased familiarity test scores can be improved. Preparation is important to ensure that you pass your psychometric testing with flying colours.

Personality Tests – Measuring your behavioural style at work

Personality tests provide employers with information regarding your personality and behavioural style in relation to the job you have applied for. For example, a test can be designed to provide information about your ability to work under pressure, work with others, manage tasks and take personal responsibility. The context of the work required by the job you have applied for will determine the type of personality test and the way the test results are interpreted. Our online practice tests and personality test courses are designed to give you practice and develop familiarity with the tests allowing you to demonstrate your full potential to your prospective employer.

Practice Psychometric Test – Ensuring that you demonstrate your full potential

Practice and familiarity with psychometric tests has been proven to improve your test score.
Our online practice psychometric tests and hands-on courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to enable you to successfully complete an actual psychometric test. If you use the practice tests under the same conditions, including any time constraints, as you will experience when taking the actual test your chances of succeeding when taking the test as part of the recruitment process will be increased. We provide feedback with in-depth explanations and recommendations based on your practice psychometric test results to help improve your scores and ensure that you demonstrate your full potential in your real psychometric test.