Psych Assessment Tools May 2013

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AGCAS Psychometric Assessment Task Group

Psychometric Assessment Tools for Students and Graduates
This resource has been produced by the AGCAS Psychometric Assessment Task Group (PATG) as a way of
summarising some of the key psychometric assessment tools available for HE Careers Services to use with
students and graduates.
The purpose of the assessment tools may be to practise graduate recruitment tests or for careers guidance
and/or personal development. The assessments cover a range of areas including aptitude, personality and
strengths and include both free and chargeable services.
Summary of assessment tools detailed in this resource
The table below shows a summary of the assessments currently detailed in this resource.
It is not intended for this resource to be a marketing document, nor does it contain judgements about the
assessment tools listed (users are encouraged to pursue these issues directly with the test publisher).
However, all the test publishers included in the table below have presented one or more of their tests to
the PATG group and provided materials to review and trial.

Test
publisher

Page
Practising
recruitment
tests
Careers
guidance/personal
development
Cognitive
ability &
aptitude
Personality
&
behaviour
Motivation
& values
Strengths
& skills
Other

Assessment
Day

3

X

X

X
Capp 5
X

X

Graduates
First

7 X X X X

X

Kenexa

10 X

X

OPP

12

X

X

SHL

14 X X X X

Team Focus

17 X X X X X X

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Additional assessment tools we are aware of

Test
publisher

Website
Practising
recruitment
tests
Careers
guidance/
personal
development
Cognitive
ability &
aptitude
Personality
&
behaviour
Motivation
& values
Strengths
& skills
Other

Prospects
Career
Planner

www.prospects.ac.uk/myprospe
cts_planner_login.htm
X

X X

Targetjobs
Careers
Report
http://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-
report
X X X X X

Career
Leader

www.careerleader.com

X

X X

Numerical
Test Practice

www.numericaltestpractice.com
X

X

Saville
Consulting

www.savilleconsulting.com
X X

Talent Q

www.trytalentq.com
X

X

efinancial
careers

www.efinancialcareers.co.uk/nu
merical_test.htm
X X

If you are aware of a psychometric assessment tool which you think should be added to this resource, please email
the details to Laura Hooke at laura.hooke.1@city.ac.uk.

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NAME OF TEST PUBLISHER: Assessment Day
NAME OF TEST/QUESTIONNAIRE: Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning,
Inductive Reasoning, Situational Judgement Tests, In-Tray Exercise
CONTACT NAME/EMAIL: Oliver Savill, os@assessmentday.co.uk
TEST TYPE:
Cognitive Ability and Aptitude Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning
Personality and Behaviour
Motivation and Values
Strengths, Skills and Interests
Other Situational Judgement Tests, In-tray Exercise

TEST APPLICATION(S):
Practising recruitment tests
Careers guidance/personal development tool

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TEST/APPLICATION:
Numerical, Verbal and Inductive Reasoning
Online access to 12 practice verbal, 12 numerical and 12 Inductive reasoning tests. The questions are regularly updated to
reflect the latest tests used by employers. Two further sample tests of each type are freely available via the website.
These practice tests have been designed to help students prepare for the psychometric tests used in recruitment. Students can
simulate the styles of tests used by major test publishers and then review worked solutions to each question. AssessmentDay
uses occupational psychologists from several different test publishers which means that our practice tests stay up to date and
that they can be used to familiarise students with the range of numerical, verbal and inductive reasoning tests used by recruiters.
Situational Judgement
Online access to 4 practice situational judgement tests. One further sample test is freely available via the website.
These practice situational judgement tests have been designed to help students prepare for the SJTs used in recruitment.
Students can simulate taking different SJTs and then review worked solutions and guidance notes to each question.
AssessmentDay uses chartered occupational psychologists with experience of designing SJTs for recruiters, so students are able
to familiarise themselves with accurate examples of the tests used in recruitment.
In-Tray Exercise
Online access to 2 practice in-tray exercises. One further sample exercise is freely available via the website.
These practice in-tray exercises have been designed to help students prepare for the in-tray exercises used in recruitment.
Students can download and print example exercises, and review model answers to develop their understanding. AssessmentDay
uses chartered occupational psychologists with experience of designing exercises for recruiters, so students are able to
familiarise themselves with accurate examples of the exercises used in recruitment.
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X

X

X
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TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO ADMINISTER THE TESTS:
None

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO INTERPRET TEST RESULTS AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK:
No qualifications required, however training for using the system is required.

COST OF TRAINING
Per Individual on external course: Free
Per Individual on internal course: (please indicate minimum number required for internal training): Free (1)
COST OF MATERIALS:
Completion of test/questionnaire:
Free
Report(s): Free
Annual Licence (if applicable): 5 per active student for unlimited access to a particular set of tests e.g. verbal for 1 year. Pay-
as-you-go pricing. There is also 1 free Situational Judgement test and 1 free In-tray exercise and 2 free numerical, verbal and
Inductive reasoning tests on the website.
Discount for bulk purchase of test/questionnaire: No but free trials are available.
ON LINE ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM REQUIRED? No. Web-based platform is hosted by Assessment Day.
HE CAREER SERVICES CURRENTLY USING THE TEST (if applicable)
Cass Business School
University of Oxford
Sheffield Business School, SHU.

Last updated July 2012

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NAME OF TEST PUBLISHER: Capp
NAME OF TEST/QUESTIONNAIRE: Realise2
CONTACT NAME/EMAIL: capp@cappeu.com
TEST TYPE:
Cognitive Ability and Aptitude
Strengths and Skills


Realise2 is a strengths assessment tool. It assesses 60 attributes and provides a profile which describes Realised Strengths,
Unrealised Strengths, Learned Behaviours and Weaknesses.
Realise2 will be useful for students who are making decisions about their future careers. It provides a deep level of insight into
the direction in which a student may wish to develop through focusing on the things that they are both capable at and energised
by.
Realise2 is a very useful tool for deepening self awareness and developing resilience in the face of challenges and problem
solving.
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO ADMINISTER TEST:
There are no requirements. Realise2 is available for purchase online at www.cappeu.com/realise2 . There is a 10% discount
available to university users.
The Realise2 Accreditation programme is recommended to careers advisors wishing to use Realise2 with students. This is
available as a public and in house programme.

As above.
COST OF TRAINING
Per Individual on external course: 795 on face to face public programme. 695 on public virtual programme.
Per Individual on internal course: (please indicate minimum number required for internal training): 695 for face to face internal
course. 645 for virtual internal course. The programme can be run with 4, 8 or 12 delegates.
COST OF MATERIALS:
X
X
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Completion of test/questionnaire: 16 for Standard Profile/ 30 for Premium Profile including full development report.
Report(s): Standard Profile 16 per use. Premium Profile 30 per use.
Annual Licence (if applicable): This is dependent upon the number of users.
Discount for bulk purchase of test/questionnaire: 10% university discount is applicable.
ON LINE ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM REQUIRED? Yes/NO. Yes. Realise2 can be set up and administered online. It is taken online.
The Careers Service at Warwick University, Leicester University, Reading University and Loughborough University are currently
using Realise2.


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NAME OF TEST PUBLISHER: Graduates First
NAME OF TEST/QUESTIONNAIRE: Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning,
Logical Reasoning, Work Personality Questionnaire (WPQ), Question Identifier
Toolkit (QIT)
CONTACT NAME/EMAIL: Adam Patel, adam.patel@graduatesfirst.com
TEST TYPE:
Cognitive Ability and Aptitude Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning
Personality and Behaviour Work Personality Questionnaire (WPQ)
Other Question Identifier Toolkit (QIT)


Numerical, Verbal and Logical Reasoning
Numerical Reasoning: Full length fully normed test with tailored feedback report that assesses reasoning ability with numbers
presented in charts and tables. Similar to those used in selection and these tests are designed by ex SHL consultants.
Verbal Reasoning: Full length fully normed test with tailored feedback report that assesses reasoning ability with written
information provided in passages. Similar to those used in selection and these tests are designed by ex SHL consultants.
Logical Reasoning: Full length fully normed test with tailored feedback report that assesses logical reasoning ability using
information provided in sequences of diagrams that contain various shapes. Similar to those used in selection and these tests
are designed by ex SHL consultants.
For all three of the above tests:
3 full-length versions of each test are available for university careers services as part of a package which is delivered
online and which is currently free. Candidates can take the same test as often as they wish and they can access online,
a performance tracking chart showing how their performance has changed.
Norm group used is graduate/managerial/professional.
From the report of their results, candidates can download the test in the form of a booklet that provides fully worked
solutions and answers to the questions on the test.
Work Personality Questionnaire (WPQ): mapped to the widely accepted big 5 model of personality. Personality
questionnaires are widely used for selection and development. This questionnaire provides candidates with an opportunity to
experience personality assessment and receive a fully normed and detailed personality report.
x

X

X

X

X
X
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Question Identifier Toolkit (QIT): not an assessment this tool helps candidates to prepare for interviews. It allows candidates
to complete a small questionnaire about a job they applying to for which a report is produced. The report tells the candidate
which competences are being assessed in the assessment and which questions are likely to come up along with sample answers.

No training required. No administration required, test/tool is online.
Numerical, verbal and logical reasoning: dynamic report produced, tailored to the individual. If a candidate wishes to discuss
the report and the results with an adviser, BPS Level A training may be required. However the reports are very comprehensive
and it is not assumed that any information beyond this would be required by the candidate.
Work Personality Questionnaire (WPQ): if candidate brings in their report to discuss with an adviser, BPS level B would be
helpful. The report provides bespoke dynamic text which is personalised for candidate.
Question Identifier Toolkit (QIT): none

COST OF TRAINING
Per Individual on external course: N/A
Per Individual on internal course: (please indicate minimum number required for internal training): N/A
COST OF MATERIALS:
Numerical, verbal and logical reasoning: three versions of each test are free. There is the opportunity to purchase 4 additional
versions of the test with an unlimited usage contract.
Discount for bulk purchase of test/questionnaire: first year 25% discount available. Annual license will give you
unlimited access to an additional 12 tests (4 Numerical, 4 Verbal and 4 Logical) at only 750.00. This is 562.50 after the
25% discount is applied. Please contact us to discuss further.
Work Personality Questionnaire: currently the questionnaire is free as part of the package offered to university careers services.
In the future, the questionnaire may cost. Reports will always remain free.
Discount for bulk purchase of test/questionnaire: N/A
Question Identifier Toolkit: the questionnaire is currently free but may only be available at a cost in the future.
Discount for bulk purchase of test/questionnaire: N/A
ON LINE ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM REQUIRED? No administration is required. Each university can have its own branded portal,
set up by Graduates First. The system is self sufficient and does not require career services on-going involvement.

Currently, over 30 services use the test as part of the package offered to university careers services and these numbers are
growing by the week. We have created portals for the following universities. Please note that few of these may not be using the
portal that is created and have opted to provide a link itself.
Aberdeen University
Aston University
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Bolton University
Bournemouth University
Brunel University
City University
Cranfield University
Edinburgh University
Huddersfield University
Leeds University
Leeds Trinity University
Loughborough University
London School of Economics and Political Science
Manchester University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Queen Margaret University (Edinburgh)
Sunderland university
Trinity College Dublin
University of Central Lancashire
University of East Anglia
Winchester University


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NAME OF TEST PUBLISHER: Kenexa
NAME OF TEST/QUESTIONNAIRE: Numerical and verbal reasoning
CONTACT NAME/EMAIL: Eddie Donn Eddie.Donn@kenexa.com
TEST TYPE:
Cognitive Ability and Aptitude Numerical and verbal reasoning
Other (please provide details)


Numerical test: tests ability to solve problems using numerical information provided in tables or charts and graphs; similar to
graduate selection tests.
An overall score plus separate scores for the two formats in which the data was presented in this test (tables or charts and
graphs) are given. Results are also provided for two areas in which students tend to score less well (questions involving ratios
and questions involving trends).
A comment is attached to each of the scores by way of explanation.

Verbal test: tests ability to understand written information; similar to graduate selection tests.
The report produced outlines the students performance and contains practical advice on taking ability tests in general. It also
gives advice on how to improve performance on ability tests.

None
None
COST OF TRAINING Free of charge
COST OF MATERIALS:
Completion of test/questionnaire: N/A
Y X
X
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Report(s): N/A
Annual Licence (if applicable): 500 + VAT unlimited use, to include numerical and verbal test
Discount for bulk purchase of test/questionnaire: No
ON LINE ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM REQUIRED? No
Brunel University
City University London
Cranfield University
De Montfort University
Durham University
Edinburgh Napier University
Essex University
Herriot Watt University
Hull University
Kingston University
Liverpool John Moores
Manchester Metropolitan University
Newcastle University
Regent's College
University of Bath
University of Bradford
University of Bristol
University of Chester
University of Edinburgh
University of Exeter
University of Greenwich
University of Hertfordshire
University of Huddersfield
University of Liverpool
University of London
University of Plymouth
University of Southampton
University of Sunderland
University of Ulster
University of Warwick

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NAME OF TEST PUBLISHER: OPP Ltd
NAME OF TEST/QUESTIONNAIRE: MBTI Step 1 Instrument
CONTACT NAME/EMAIL: Amy Baskerville 01865 404542 or email amy.baskerville@opp.com
TEST TYPE:
Other


The Myers-Briggs Step I Instrument is a simple yet highly versatile tool that helps businesses address a wider range of issues
than any other instrument. With an unparalleled pedigree, it has helped millions of people around the world to gain a deeper
understanding of themselves and how they interact with others, hitting at the heart of how they are and inspiring them to
significantly increase their effectiveness. The MBTI tool delivers reliable personality insights, helping to drive tangible
improvements to working relationships and productivity for individuals, teams and whole organisations. The key features of the
MBTI Step I Instrument are as follows:
o Uniquely combines deep personality insight with broad coverage of business issues.
o Sorts people into one of 16 easy-to-remember types, providing a common language that acknowledges that all
types have value.
o Carries outstanding credentials, backed by over 6,000 independent research papers, for results you can trust.
o Provides powerful problem-solving with comprehensive application reports that let you get straight to the
heart of a single issue, or work through a broad spectrum of applications.
o Available on-line in many languages.
MBTI Step I Qualifying Programme (3+1 day Programme) Qualified Practitioners can then allow non practitioners to administer
the questionnaires on their behalf which involves ordering the reports and sending out the questionnaires.
MBTI Step I Qualifying Programme (3+1 day Programme)
COST OF TRAINING
Per Individual on external course: 2,830 + VAT
Per Individual on internal course: (please indicate minimum number required for internal training):
Minimum number required for an in-house (internal course) is 6 delegates and prices are as follows:
o 6 delegates - 15, 281 + VAT & Expenses (price per delegate is 2,547 + VAT & Expenses)
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o 8 delegates - 19,808 + VAT & Expenses (price per delegate is 2,476 + VAT & Expenses)
The maximum number of delegates is 24 and prices can be negotiated depending on the number of delegates who will attend.
COST OF MATERIALS:
Completion of test/questionnaire: 0.00
Report(s):
o MBTI Step I Profile Report - 18.50 + VAT
o MBTI Step I Interpretive Report for Organisation (IRO) - 34.50 + VAT
o MBTI Team Report (price per team member) - 26.50 + VAT
o MBTI Career Report - 26.50 + VAT
o MBTI Communication Report - 26.50 + VAT
o MBTI Decision-making Style Report - 26.50 + VAT
o MBTI Conflict Styles Report - 26.50 + VAT
o MBTI Stress Management Report - 26.50 + VAT
Annual Licence (if applicable): 0.00
Discount for bulk purchase of test/questionnaire:
o MBTI Step I Profile Report 50-99 = 5% discount, 100-299 = 10% discount, 300-499 = 12.5% discount
o MBTI Step I IRO Report 50-99 10% discount, 100-299 = 15% discount, 300-499 = 17.5% discount
o MBTI Career Report 50-99 7.5% discount, 100-299 = 12.5% discount, 300-499 = 15% discount
o MBTI Communication Report - 50-99 7.5% discount, 100-299 = 12.5% discount, 300-499 = 15% discount
o MBTI Decision-making Report 50-99 7.5% discount, 100-299 = 12.5% discount, 300-499 = 15% discount
Bulk discounts are also offered on orders over 500 and again prices can be negotiated, depending on the number of reports
which are purchased.
ON LINE ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM REQUIRED? Yes/No
On-line administration required when using an on-line version of the questionnaire whereby reports listed above, can be
generated. Paper-based versions are also available which includes questionnaire booklets and answer sheets.


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NAME OF TEST PUBLISHER: SHL
NAME OF TEST/QUESTIONNAIRE: Occupational Personality Questionnaire
OPQ32r
CONTACT NAME/EMAIL: Niccolas Newey (Niccolas.newey@shl.com) or relevant account manager
TEST TYPE:


The SHL OPQ32 is the most widely used personality assessment that focuses specifically on workplace behaviours. It measures
32 individual dimensions of behaviour to give an indication of preferences for working style. The OPQ32 is widely used in both
recruitment and development.
Suitable outputs from the OPQ32 for students will include the Careers Guidance Report and the Maximise Your Learning Report.
No training is required to administer the assessment as it can be delivered online. Where students have difficulty using a
computer a Pencil and Paper version of the assessment can be supplied, results can then be returned to SHL to be entered to
generate the requested report delivering the assessment in this format would require at least a Test Administration
qualification.
The BPS requires at least 1 trained user per organisation using assessments to use personality assessment both Level A and B
BPS approved training would be required this is to ensure interpretation and feedback is given in a standardised manner. The
reports named above are designed specifically for the candidates to use and have been pre-interpreted by SHL therefore it is
unlikely that students will require face to face feedback from admissions teams.
COST OF TRAINING
Per Individual on external course: training costs vary dependant on course and delivery method (either rpublic course or in-
company) and can be quoted on request.
COST OF MATERIALS: Dependant on reports required and assessment delivery method either through our Managed Service or
our online assessment portal SHL On Demand.

X
X
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Report(s):
Annual Licence (if applicable):
An annual licence can be created to use this assessment and would be based on expected usage for 1 year.
Discount for bulk purchase of test/questionnaire:
Yes, through our online assessment portal SHL On Demand.
ON LINE ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM REQUIRED? Yes/No
Not necessarily, tests can be accessed through our Managed Service, however if you consider the volume of assessment per
year it may be more cost effective to use our in-house assessment administration portal SHL On Demand.

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NAME OF TEST PUBLISHER: SHL
NAME OF TEST/QUESTIONNAIRE: SHL Student Ability Practice Tests
CONTACT NAME/EMAIL: Niccolas Newey (Niccolas.newey@shl.com) or relevant account manager
TEST TYPE:


Practice Verbal, Numerical and Inductive reasoning assessments used to measure aptitude and ability accompanied with an
output report for the student to access to give indicative results. Students can choose which assessments they wish to sit.
No training required to administer as it is delivered online and accessed by the student directly.
No training required for interpreting or feedback of results as candidate receives report directly which has been pre-interpreted
and designed for their understanding.
COST OF TRAINING
COST OF MATERIALS
Completion of test/questionnaire: N/A Report(s): N/A
Annual Licence (if applicable): 2 annual licences available to cover either up to 1500 assessments or up to 5000 assessments.
Priced on Request
Discount for bulk purchase of test/questionnaire: None as this is covered with licence
ON LINE ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM REQUIRED? No. Drop in web links provided to University to either imbed into emails to
students or to be placed on student intranet. No intervention from admissions team is required as students access the
assessments directly themselves.


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X
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NAME OF TEST PUBLISHER: Team Focus
NAME OF TEST/QUESTIONNAIRE: Profiling for Success
CONTACT NAME/EMAIL: Linda Paxton, linda.paxton@teamfocus.co.uk
TEST TYPE:
Cognitive Ability and Aptitude Verbal, Numerical and Abstract Reasoning
Personality and Behaviour Learning Styles Indicator and Type Dynamics Indicator
Motivation and Values Values-based Indicator of Motivation
Strengths, Skills and Interests Career Interests Inventory
Other

Practising recruitment tests Verbal, Numerical and Abstract Reasoning
Careers guidance/personal development tool Learning Styles and Type Dynamics Indicators,
Values-based Indicator of Motivation, Career
Interests Inventory

Reasoning Skills Tests Full-length, timed Verbal, Numerical and Abstract Reasoning tests,
developed to the same standards as tests used by major companies for Graduate Selection and
Development. Respondents can compare their performance to large samples of undergraduate or
postgraduate students and receive detailed developmental feedback reports.
Personal Development Package A unique combination of instruments including Learning Styles and
the Type Dynamics indicator assessment of personality based on Jungs model of
Psychological Type. All assessments come with personalised reports to help students maximise their learning potential, explore
their preferences and career styles, and develop stimulating and rewarding career paths.
Career Interests Inventory (CII) the Career Interests Inventory (CII) examines preferences from
three perspectives, so giving a rich and stimulating source of information for exploration of potential
career areas. The perspectives are:
Interests a normative and ipsative assessment of interests, giving alternative benchmarks for
interpretation;
Competencies self-report of key work-related skills and abilities;
Work styles an assessment of preferred working styles.
Values-based Indicator of Motivation (VbIM) maps traditional values like reward, influence and
altruism and matches these with more contemporary concerns relating to relationships, as well as more
abstract concepts.

N/A tests are administered on-line

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University Careers Services need to ensure they have someone who is competent to discuss the reports with the
students this may be people who have Level A and B but can include a recognised career professional who has also
attended a familiarisation day. Team Focus have run familiarisation days before would be happy to arrange this
again through AGCAS. Level B training could also be negotiated through AGCAS.

COST OF TRAINING
Familiarisation day or Level B training could be negotiated with AGCAS
COST OF MATERIALS:
Commercial price per test available but HE annual licences based on the size of the institution and offering unlimited use for that
period are more cost effective (see below)
Report(s): see above
Annual Licence (if applicable):

Discount for bulk purchase of test/questionnaire: see Annual Licence details
ON LINE ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM REQUIRED? Yes
Various versions of Profiling for Success (PfS) are now being used by about 40 HE Careers Services, including virtually
all medical schools in the UK Team.


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