LSE Careers has surveyed employers to find out which psychometric tests they use as part of their recruitment processes. Along with this information we have used online employer resources to compile a list of employers and their recruitment tests below. This information is correct as of August 2012, please check employer's websites for updates.
Aon
Aon's psychometric tests
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Situational judgement test
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As part of the application process.
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Numerical test (for actuarial consulting and investment only) (By SHL|)
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As part of the application process.
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Arup Group Limited
"We will have face to face interviews with our graduate engineers for their educational background as well as their personality." - Arup Group, August 2012.
Bank of America/ Merrill Lynch
Bank of America/ Merrill Lynch psychometric tests
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Numerical test
Diagrammatic/ inductive reasoning/ abstract reasoning test
(By SHL| and Kenexa|)
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At first round interview. Candidates must score above the 70th percentile. "The tests help us to select the best candidates for our internships." - Bank of America/ Merrill Lynch, August 2012.
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Resources recommended by BoA/Merrill Lynch: SHL| and Kenexa|.
Barclays Capital
Barclays Capital psychometric tests
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Numerical test
Verbal reasoning test
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At application.
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Resources recommended by Barclays Capital: SHL| and efinancialcareers|.
BDO LLP
BDO LLP psychometric tests
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Numerical test
(By SHL|)
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After application is successful. "They are used as an indicator of the candidates ability to pass the ACA qualification that they must study for. Candidates must be in at least the top 40th percentile." - BDO LLP, August 2012.
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Verbal reasoning test
(By SHL|)
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Taken if candidate is successful at the numerical test. "They help to demonstrate the candidate's level of verbal reasoning and how adept they would be understanding written reports and papers. Candidates must be in at least the top 40th percentile." - BDO LLP, August 2012.
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Resources recommended by BDO: SHL|.
Bloomberg
Do not currently ask candidates to complete psychometric tests (August 2012).
BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas psychometric tests
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Numerical tests (SHL|)
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After application is submitted.
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Booz and Company
"The skills that are tested in these tests can also be tested during our interview process as we use case studies." - Booz, August 2012.
The Boston Consulting Group
Do not currently ask candidates to complete psychometric tests (August 2012).
BT
BT's psychometric tests
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Numerical test
(By Kenexa|)
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At or just after the application process.
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Verbal reasoning test
(By SHL|)
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At or just after the application process for the Technology stream.
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Resources recommended by BT: BT Graduates: Hints and Tips|.
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK psychometric tests
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Situational judgement test
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As part of the application process.
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Psychometric tests
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After submission of a successful application and situational judgement test.
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Clifford Chance
Clifford Chance psychometric tests
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Situational judgement test
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At application stage.
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Verbal reasoning test (SHL|)
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After completion of sitational judgement test and at assessment centre.
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Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse psychometric tests
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Numerical, logical reasoning and verbal reasoning
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At application.
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Deloitte
Deloitte psychometric tests
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Verbal and numerical tests (SHL|)
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After application submitted, and during first interview.
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Resources recommended by Deloitte: Selection process|.
Dixon Wilson
Dixon Wilson Psychometric tests
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Numerical and verbal reasoning tests (SHL| and Kenexa|)
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At assessment centre.
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Ernst and Young
Ernst and Young psychometric tests
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Strengths assessment
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Sent a link automatically after submission of application form.
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Numerical, logical and verbal reasoning (Kenexa|)
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Taken after the screening of the application form, and reassessed at assessment centre.
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Fidessa Group
Fidessa Group Psychometric Tests
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Logical reasoning (SHL|)
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After application but before interview.
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Freshfields
Freshfields psychometric tests
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Verbal reasoning (SHL|)
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After application is submitted.
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Frontier Economics
"We do not deem [psychometric tests] necessary. We use our interview questionning to decide on a candidates suitability for consulting, and economic case studies to test their economics. Our interviews are more informal than most." - Frontier Economics, August 2012.
FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting psychometric tests
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Numerical and verbal reasoning tests (GMAT|)
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At assessment centre.
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HSBC
HSBC Psycometric tests
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Numerical and verbal reasoning tests (SHL|)
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During application and at the assessment centre.
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KPMG
KPMG psychometric tests
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Numerical and verbal reasoning tests (tailored for KPMG - Cubiks|)
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During application.
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Situational judgement test (tailored for KPMG)
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After application form is submitted.
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Linklaters
Linklaters Psychometric tests
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Critical reasoning test (Watson Glaser|)
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After submitted application, retested at interview stage.
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L'Oreal
L'Oreal's psychometric tests
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Numerical test (Kenexa|)
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After application is submitted.
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Macquarie Group
Macquarie Group psychometric tests
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Numerical test, verbal reasoing test and diagrammatic/ inductive reasoning/ abstract reasoning tests (SHL|)
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Tests taken prior to the second round of interviews.
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Personality questionnaire (SHL|)
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Tests taken prior to the second round of interviews and are used "to gain an insight into candidates preferred ways of working that can then be further discussed at interview." - Macquarie Group, August 2012.
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M&G Investments
M&G Investments
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Numerical and verbal reasoning tests (SHL|)
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Between application and assessment centre.
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Mazars
Mazar's psychometric tests
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Numerical and verbal reasoning tests (Kenexa|)
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After application is reviewed.
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McKinsey & Company
"McKinsey has developed it's own test, which is called a problem solving test." - McKinsey, August 2012.
Resources recommended by McKinsey: Problem Solving Test|.
Microsoft
Microsoft psychometric tests
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Inductive reasoning tests (SHL|)
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After application is reviewed .
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Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley Psychometric Tests
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Verbal, logical or numerical (depending upon the division) (Kenexa|)
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At assessment centre.
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OC&C Strategy Consulting
OC&C Consulting
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Numerical (GMAT|) and verbal reasoning test
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After the application is submitted.
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PwC LLP
PwC LLP
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Numerical test, verbal reasoing test and diagrammatic/ inductive reasoning/ abstract reasoning tests (SHL|)
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Taken automatically after application and at second round. "They help us to select the best candidates to go on and be successful with the firm, relative to the role they are applying to." - PwC LLP, August 2012
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Personality test (SHL|)
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Taken automatically afte.r application.
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Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ)
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Taken automatically after application.
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Resources recommended by PwC: Psychtesting|, SHL| and OPP|. Also see Assessments at PwC|.
RM Education
RM Education psychometric tests
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Numerical and verbal reasoning (SHL|)
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After the telephone interview.
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Slaughter and May
Do not currently ask candidates to complete psychometric tests (August 2012).
Swiss Re
Swiss Re Psychometric Tests
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Verbal and numerical (SHL|)
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After submitting application.
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Unilever
Unilever psychometric tests
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Logical and numerical reasoning (Kenexa|)
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After the application is submitted.
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