PRE-EMPLOYMENT LOGICAL
REASONING TESTS

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14 questions
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Multiple choice
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Overview

Our Pre-employment Logical Reasoning Tests:

  • Candidates identify the correct pattern and what diagram comes next in the sequence
  • Patterns revolve around shapes, color, movement, orientation
  • Measure logical reasoning skills: ability to think logically, solve problems, and identify underlying rules
  • Measure speed versus accuracy
  • Logical ability tests with a long history of research and validation; reliability of alpha > .70
  • Designed, developed and scientifically validated by former SHL and IBM Kenexa Chartered Psychologists, Scientists and Psychometricians
  • Benchmarked scores based on large control groups for standardized and valid comparisons
  • Inclusive & fair logical tests without bias
  • Include adjustments for disabilities
  • Include anti-cheating measures
  • User-friendly interface and easy to navigate with engaging images and varied question styles
  • Fully compliant with current industry practices

Benefits

Our Logical Reasoning Tests for selection offer:

1Fast and Cost-effective Hiring Process

  • Automated logical assessments streamline your recruitment process
    • save time by adding tests and inviting thousands of candidates in minutes
    • immediately access candidate results in one click
    • quickly and efficiently set criteria to identify candidates with the best problem-solving skills
    • easy-to-navigate software automates administrative tasks and decreases time-to-hire
  • Our most popular package, which includes ALL tests, offers a relatively low cost per candidate

2High-Quality Hires

  • Our proven assessments ensure compliant, legally defensible hiring
  • Assess candidates’ logical skills directly against the role in your industry
  • Candidates scoring higher in our logical thinking hiring tests have better reasoning abilities
  • Our thoroughly-researched logical tests help selecting high-performers who stay longer

3Reduction of conscious and unconscious bias

  • Set flexible cut-offs to give all candidates an equal opportunity
  • Data-driven: select candidates based on objective problem-solving skills, not biases such as:
    • gender
    • ethnicity
    • race
    • sexual orientation
    • background
    • education
  • Our scientifically-tested assessments ensure compliance of your company’s recruitment process and are legally defensible
  • Ensure a more diverse and inclusive workforce

Logical Tests Use Cases

Most suitable for:

  • Early-stage screening and initial evaluation, routine selection, and pre-interview shortlisting
  • High-volume recruitment and testing
  • Proactive hiring: creation of talent pools of pre-screened candidates

Target audience:

  • Early Careers (Graduates, Interns, Apprentices)
  • Professionals (Specialists, Managers)

Sectors:

  • Relevant for all sectors
  • In particular: Finance, Banking, IT, Consulting, Engineering, Healthcare, Project Management, Law

Roles:

  • Useful for most roles, especially those requiring strong problem-solving and data analysis skills
  • Example roles: Financial Analyst, Chemical Engineer, Consultant, IT Specialist, Data Analyst, Software Developer, Project Manager

Tips when using
Pre-Hire Logical Tests

Get the most out of our Logical Reasoning Tests for hiring:

  • At later stages of recruitment, accompany logical tests with other candidate selection tools, such as:
  • Research shows using multiple assessment methods increases the validity of results significantly
  • This ensures fully-informed, objective hiring decisions

Shortlist best-fit candidates in 3 simple steps:

First Feature

1 CREATE A CAMPAIGN

Set up your assessment campaign in 4 fast and seamless steps.
First Feature

2 Assess candidates

Invite candidates to take tests on our accessible, easy-to-use platform.
First Feature

3 Select Candidates

Filter rank-ordered candidates fast to select your top talent.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tailor Assess Candidates logical reasoning pre-hire assessments for the role and my organization?

At Assess Candidates, we offer the option to customize our logical thinking tests on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further details and to discuss the specific roles and logical focus areas.

How should I combine Assess Candidates pre-employment logical assessments with other hiring tools?

We offer end-to-end assessments that you may combine together on our portal depending on the role you are hiring for. Integrate logical reasoning tests into your recruitment strategy along with our game-based assessments and video interviews. There is no limit to the number of different tests you can use in your campaign.

How do Assess Candidates ensure objectivity of pre-employment logical reasoning tests?

It is our priority to design tests free of bias. We use science and experience to create pre-employment logical assessments that objectively assess candidates’ logical thinking. All our tests also include functionalities for candidates who need extra time, have visual disabilities, and/or suffer from color blindness.

How effective are Assess Candidates pre-employment logical tests in hiring?

Our pre-hire logical reasoning assessments are ability tests with decades of research history and scientific validation. Our tests have undergone rigorous industry-standard design procedures and scientific reviews by former SHL and IBM Kenexa chartered psychometricians to accurately predict candidates’ logical skills and their problem-solving ability in the workplace.

Where in my recruitment process should I use logical reasoning tests?

Logical reasoning tests are typically used during the early stages of the recruitment process to screen candidates before the interview stage. Logical ability tests quickly and efficiently evaluate whether candidates have the required logical skills for your role and help you identify the most qualified to invite to the next stage of recruitment. Our logical tests are particularly beneficial for graduate scheme recruitment to screen high volumes of applicants.

How difficult are Assess Candidates pre-hire logical reasoning tests?

Logical reasoning tests adequately measure problem-solving skills. The tests are timed, therefore, challenging candidates to manage their time effectively – balancing time spent solving each problem accurately whilst answering as many questions as possible within the time limit. The logical questions focus on interpreting relevant information in various formats and applying logic to solve a problem.

How much do Assess Candidates logical reasoning pre-employment tests cost?

All of our standard logical reasoning assessments are included in all Assess Candidates plans. Costs of bespoke tests are based on initial assessment of the scope of work and requirements. Please get in touch with our team to discuss pricing.

What do pre-employment logical reasoning tests measure?

Our pre-employment logical assessment tests measure candidates’ logical thinking, including how they identify and logically interpret information to solve problems accurately. Candidates who score highly tend to quickly come up with ideas and strategies in the workplace as well as be creative problem-solvers and analytical thinkers. They also perform better and stay longer.

What support does Assess Candidates offer in candidate assessment?

The Assess Candidates Support team is always here to help our clients. We offer technical support included in all our plans and a dedicated Client Relationship Manager for our ‘Unlimited Use 12-months’ and ‘Corporate’ plans.

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