Ability and aptitude tests
These measure specific skill sets and the score you achieve tells the employer about your abilities and potential to learn necessary skills. They take a number of formats, depending on what they want to evaluate, such as numerical, verbal or diagrammatic. They’re usually multiple choice and administered under exam conditions. Practice online ahead of the real thing.
Psychometric and personality tests
These assess your behaviour, attitude and values according to your responses to questions or statements. They aren’t timed and the multiple choice answers relate to different aspects of your personality, such as team-working ability and leadership preferences. Answer honestly and don’t try to guess what the employer wants or you may find yourself in a job that doesn’t suit you.
Whether or not you’re offered the job isn’t solely based on these tests – they’re just one part of the process. As long as you’re prepared and follow the instructions carefully you won’t go far wrong.
(With thanks to TipTopJobs)
We’re upgrading our contact centre to make it quicker and easier for you to speak to the right member of our team.
From Thursday, 30 to Friday, 31 October, our phone lines will be temporarily unavailable while we upgrade our systems. For any urgent enquiries during this time, please email membership@theiet.org and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
From Monday, 3 November, we’re moving to one central phone number for all enquiries - which will be 0333 049 9123. This change will make it easier to reach the right team quickly and improve your experience.
Thank you for your patience as we improve how we connect with you.