Whilst most graduate aptitude tests are designed to be taken with no prior knowledge, practising some before hand will get you ahead of the game! The style of aptitude tests employers use is fairly universal, you may have even tried some already on SHL.com. This website will provide you with free practice aptitude tests with solutions, and tips for improving speed and accuracy.

There are two main types of aptitude tests employers frequently use:

Numerical Reasoning

Verbal Reasoning

Even if it's just to give your brain some exercise or get more familiar with them so you don't panic in the real thing, hopefully these aptitude tests will help. You can practice numerical reasoning and verbal reasoning tests, which have been designed to accurately mimic the kind of tests used by graduate employers. The difficulty of the questions is such that you should be capable of answering all questions correctly, however you will find it difficult to do so in the given time limits. The aim is to work both quickly and accurately, and it is usual for employers not to tell you whether negative marking is being used.

In each test section of the website, numerical reasoning and verbal reasoning, you will find a short series of questions which are not timed but there to give you an indication of the style used. Also, there are some timed tests which we recommend you try. When the time limit is up, you can check your answers and compare them with the solutions.

The interview questions page lists questions that have been asked in interviews and at assessment days, so will give you an idea of what to expect. Practise answering some of the questions yourself to give you an idea of what to expect in your real interview.
             
This site has been developed by a pair of mechanical engineering students who have now graduated. Between them they have attended many employer assessment days and interviews including those conducted by Atkins, Barclays Capital, McKinsey, Rolls Royce, Shell and WSP. The practice tests used by the vast majority of employers are similar in format, and often provided by SHL. The aptitude tests contained within this site are an accurate replication of the same tests, which should give you a good idea of what to expect in the real thing. Over time, more tests will be added to make this site a useful resource for students wishing to practice for aptitude tests.
 

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