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AMEX Numerical Reasoning Test

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About The American Express numerical reasoning tests

American Express looks for employees with a high numerical ability. Applicants have to pass a numerical test before being offered a position.

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American Express use the following tests in their selection process:

  • Numerical reasoning test
  • Verbal reasoning test
  • Logical reasoning test
  • Situational judgement test

American Express (AMEX) is an American multinational global services company.

Numerical reasoning tests are a fair and objective way for AMEX to assess a wide range of applicants, each having different experiences and different qualifications. By analysing the results of a standardised numerical reasoning test, AB InBev are able to quickly see which candidates are suitable for the role and which are not. This sort of information about candidates’ skills is difficult to glean from interviews and qualifications alone, so they use professional psychometric tests.

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AMEX Application Process Stages

Stage 1

Online ApplicationThe first step is to submit an online application through the AMEX careers website to be considered.

Stage 2

Psychometric TestsEligible applications will be invited to take online psychometric tests designed to assess if a career with AMEX is right for you.

Stage 3

Vedio InterviewFollowing this, you will be asked to send in a 25-minute video answering specific interview questions from AMEX recruiters

Stage 4

Assesment CenterSuccessful applicants will then be invited to an Assessment Centre where they will participate in interviews, group discussions and will present to multiple individuals on the AMEX to demonstrate communication, analytical and team skills.

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AMEX Numerical Reasoning Test Questions

Like most numerical tests, the one used by AMEX look at your ability to interpret numerical and graphical data and answer questions which require numerical analysis of the data provided. The numerical test will be assessing your speed and accuracy. The answers are multiple choice and you should try to work quickly within the time limit, but also accurately. Negative marking is unlikely to be used but do not guess answers, as this will show up in your accuracy score. Sometimes you will find that you can make a best guess estimate by deducing that some of the answer options are incorrect. This approach to numerical tests will come with practice, and you will become familiar with the type of numerical tests used by companies such as AMEX.

American Express usually uses SHL tests to test their applicants. However, this differ depending on the location and job role. Therefore, we would advise you to inquire about the test publisher and the tests that will be used

Numerical reasoning tests and who uses them

Companies are using numerical reasoning test more and more in their application process that candidates must go through. Numerical reasoning tests are favoured when the role being recruited for requires interpretation and manipulation of numerical data on a regular basis. A person's score in a numerical reasoning test is a good indicator of their ability to work well with numbers. This is very important in finance, accounting and actuarial positions.

AMEX use numerical reasoning tests as part of their recruitment process to help them select the best candidates for a particular role.

So as a graduate or senior candidate applying for a job at AMEX you might feel like the numerical reasoning test is an unnecessary hoop to jump through. But you should bear in mind that AMEX are asking you to complete the numerical test as much for your own benefit as theirs; if you are not suitable for the role, a psychometric test will usually identify this. Research has shown that psychometric tests, such as those used by AMEX, are a better predictor of job performance than traditional selection metrics such as level of degree achieved.

What you should know before taking your numerical reasoning test

The numerical operations required in standardised numerical tests are of a level which most applicants can achieve. The difficult aspect comes with carrying out the calculations quickly and accurately within the time limit. You will be allowed a calculator for your numerical test at AMEX, so make sure you know how to perform these basic operations. Percentage increases and decreases are the most common questions which catch out candidates. Here is a list of the most common operations you can expect in your numerical test:

  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division
  • Percentages (including percentage changes)
  • Ratios

Different types of numerical tests

Most questions in most numerical reasoning tests follow a standard format displaying numerical data, the question and answer options on screen. These can be arranged differently, but each test will stick to the same layout throughout. The numerical data may be a graph, table, chart or other visual form. The question text may contain extra information which adds to what's given in the table, this might also be necessary to answer the question correctly. Lastly, the answer options are almost always multiple choice. Multiple choice answers can vary, however. You may have 4 options to pick from, 5, maybe 10, or more. The more answer options to pick from, the slimmer the chances are that you can obtain the correct answer by guessing.

Some publishers will have less subtle variations in their test from what's described here. Cappfinity for example, will ask you to rank the answer options by a particular criteria. Sometimes, in Talent Q TalentQ tests, the question may have more than one answer, and you will be told to select two, or possibly more answer options from those available.

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