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. Practising recruitment tests

Careers guidance/personal development

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X X

Kenexa

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OPP

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SHL

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Team Focus

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Test publisher

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Assessment Day

3

Capp

6

Graduates First

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Cognitive ability & aptitude

X X

Motivation & values

X

Strengths & skills

Other

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X

X

X

X

X X

X X

Personality & behaviour

X

X X

X X

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Additional assessment tools we are aware of Test publisher Prospects Career Planner

Website

Practising recruitment tests

http://targetjobs.co.uk/careersreport

Career Leader

www.careerleader.com

Numerical Test Practice

www.numericaltestpractice.com

Saville Consulting

www.savilleconsulting.com

Talent Q

www.trytalentq.com

efinancial careers

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

Cognitive ability & aptitude

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

Targetjobs Careers Report

Careers guidance/ personal development

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X X

X

X

X

X X X

X X X

Personality & behaviour

Motivation & values

Strengths & skills

X

X

X X

X X

Other

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 [email protected].

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NAME OF TEST PUBLISHER: Assessment Day Ltd NAME OF TEST/QUESTIONNAIRE: Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Error Checking, Situational Judgement, Critical Thinking, In-Tray Exercise, Assessment Centre Exercises. CONTACT NAME/EMAIL: Oliver Savill, [email protected] TEST TYPE: Cognitive Ability and Aptitude

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Personality and Behaviour

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Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Error Checking.

Motivation and Values Strengths and Skills

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Assessment Centre Exercises.

Other (please provide details)

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Situational Judgement Tests, In-tray Exercises.

TEST APPLICATION(S):

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Practising recruitment tests Careers guidance/personal development tool

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TEST/APPLICATION: Numerical, Verbal, Inductive, Logical and Diagrammatic Reasoning Numerical Reasoning: 22 tests (500 questions) Verbal Reasoning: 17 tests (490 questions) Inductive Reasoning: 12 tests (300 questions) Logical Reasoning: 11 tests (165 questions) Diagrammatic Reasoning: 5 tests (120 questions) Online access to a large range of practice aptitude tests with worked solutions included. The questions are regularly updated to reflect the latest tests used by employers, using strong feedback loops from students. The practice aptitude tests cover the different styles used by all the major test publishers (SHL, Kenexa, TalentQ, Cubiks and Saville Consulting) which means students get a realistic preview of the range of aptitude tests they are likely to encounter in the selection processes of most companies. A number of free aptitude tests are also available via the website. Assessment Centre Exercises Example assessment centre exercises designed for use at graduate level. Five group exercises, one presentation exercise, one role play exercise, one analysis exercise, and one case study exercise. All exercises come with assessor scoring guides and example behaviours. A free group exercise is also available via the website.

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Situational Judgement Tests Online access to four example situational judgement tests (approximately 60 questions) with worked solutions included. One further sample test is freely available via the website. These example SJTs have been written by chartered occupational psychologists with experience of designing SJTs for employers, so students can use these tests to familiarise themselves with the style of questions they are likely to encounter in graduate selection. Critical Thinking Online access to two practice critical thinking tests (approximately 80 questions each) with worked solutions included. One further critical thinking test is freely available on the website. This style of aptitude test is commonly used in legal recruitment and the most popular critical thinking test is the Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal published by TalentLens. In-Tray Exercise Online access to two practice in-tray exercises. One further sample exercise is freely available via the website. These example intray exercises have been written by chartered occupational psychologists with experience of designing in-tray exercises for employers, so students can use these exercises to familiarise themselves with the style of exercise they are likely to encounter in graduate selection. Personality Questionnaire One free personality questionnaire based on the Big-Five model of personality. This style of questionnaire measures the five universal dimensions of personality: Openness; Contentiousness; Extroversion; Agreeableness and Neuroticism, commonly referred to using the acronym OCEAN. TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO ADMINISTER TEST: None. TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO INTERPRET TEST RESULTS AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK: Aptitude tests: No qualifications required; aptitude test feedback is software-generated online. Personality questionnaires: No qualifications required however Test User Occupational Personality (formally Level B) is recommended when giving feedback to students. Assessment Centre Exercises: No qualifications required but if running in-house sessions then assessor training or assessment centre experience is recommended. COST OF TRAINING Per Individual on external course: Free. Level A/B training is not offered by AssessmentDay. 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): Option 1) Online access charged per student login at £4 per login, per module. Option 2) Royalty-free licenced use of PDF documents starts at £200 per institution. Please enquire. Discount for bulk purchase of test/questionnaire: No. ON LINE ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM REQUIRED? Yes/No [4]

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We host the online administration platform and give administration rights to universities/schools. HE CAREER SERVICES CURRENTLY USING THE TEST (if applicable) Cass Business School University of Oxford Sheffield Business School, SHU Last updated Sept 2013

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NAME OF TEST PUBLISHER: Capp NAME OF TEST/QUESTIONNAIRE: Realise2 CONTACT NAME/EMAIL: [email protected] TEST TYPE: Cognitive Ability and Aptitude Personality and Behaviour Motivation and Values Strengths and Skills

X

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

X

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TEST/APPLICATION: 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.

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO INTERPRET TEST RESULTS AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK: 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: [6]

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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. HE CAREER SERVICES CURRENTLY USING THE TEST (if applicable) The Careers Service at Warwick University, Leicester University, Reading University and Loughborough University are currently using Realise2.

Last updated July 2012

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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, [email protected] TEST TYPE: Cognitive Ability and Aptitude Personality and Behaviour

xX

Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning

X

Work Personality Questionnaire (WPQ)

X

Question Identifier Toolkit (QIT)

Motivation and Values Strengths, Skills and Interests Other

TEST APPLICATION(S): Practising recruitment tests

X

Careers guidance/personal development tool

X

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TEST/APPLICATION: 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.

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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.

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO ADMINISTER THE TESTS: No training required. No administration required, test/tool is online. TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO INTERPRET TEST RESULTS AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK: 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.

HE CAREER SERVICES CURRENTLY USING THE TEST (if applicable) 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. • •

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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

Last updated July 2012

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NAME OF TEST PUBLISHER: Kenexa NAME OF TEST/QUESTIONNAIRE: Numerical and verbal reasoning CONTACT NAME/EMAIL: Eddie Donn

[email protected]

TEST TYPE: Cognitive Ability and Aptitude

YX

Numerical and verbal reasoning

Personality and Behaviour Motivation and Values Strengths and Skills Other (please provide details)

TEST APPLICATION(S): Practising recruitment tests

X

Careers guidance/personal development tool

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TEST/APPLICATION: 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 student’s performance and contains practical advice on taking ability tests in general. It also gives advice on how to improve performance on ability tests. TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO ADMINISTER TEST: None TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO INTERPRET TEST RESULTS AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK: None COST OF TRAINING Free of charge 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: Completion of test/questionnaire: N/A [11]

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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 HE CAREER SERVICES CURRENTLY USING THE TEST (if applicable) 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 Last updated July 2012

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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 [email protected] TEST TYPE: Cognitive Ability and Aptitude Personality and Behaviour

x X

Motivation and Values Strengths, Skills and Interests Other

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

X

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TEST/APPLICATION: 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 o o o o

Uniquely combines deep personality insight with broad coverage of business issues. Sorts people into one of 16 easy-to-remember types, providing a common language that acknowledges that all types have value. Carries outstanding credentials, backed by over 6,000 independent research papers, for results you can trust. 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. Available on-line in many languages.

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO ADMINISTER TEST: 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. TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO INTERPRET TEST RESULTS AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK: 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) [13]

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8 delegates - £19,808 + VAT & Expenses (price per delegate is £2,476 + VAT & Expenses) 10 delegates - £24,053 + VAT & Expenses (price per delegate is £2,405 + VAT & Expenses) 12 delegates - £28,015 + VAT & Expenses (price per delegate is £2,335 + 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 o o o o o o o

MBTI Step I Profile Report - £18.50 + VAT MBTI Step I Interpretive Report for Organisation (IRO) - £34.50 + VAT MBTI Team Report (price per team member) - £26.50 + VAT MBTI Career Report - £26.50 + VAT MBTI Communication Report - £26.50 + VAT MBTI Decision-making Style Report - £26.50 + VAT MBTI Conflict Styles Report - £26.50 + VAT MBTI Stress Management Report - £26.50 + VAT

Annual Licence (if applicable): £0.00 Discount for bulk purchase of test/questionnaire: o o o o o

MBTI Step I Profile Report – 50-99 = 5% discount, 100-299 = 10% discount, 300-499 = 12.5% discount MBTI Step I IRO Report – 50-99 – 10% discount, 100-299 = 15% discount, 300-499 = 17.5% discount MBTI Career Report – 50-99 – 7.5% discount, 100-299 = 12.5% discount, 300-499 = 15% discount MBTI Communication Report - 50-99 – 7.5% discount, 100-299 = 12.5% discount, 300-499 = 15% discount 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 ([email protected]) or relevant account manager TEST TYPE: Cognitive Ability and Aptitude Personality and Behaviour

 X

Motivation and Values Strengths and Skills TEST APPLICATION(S): Practising recruitment tests

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Careers guidance/personal development tool

X

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TEST/APPLICATION: 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. TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO ADMINISTER TEST: 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. TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO INTERPRET TEST RESULTS AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK: 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 incompany) and can be quoted on request. Per Individual on internal course: (please indicate minimum number required for internal training): COST OF MATERIALS: Dependant on reports required and assessment delivery method – either through our Managed Service or our online assessment portal SHL On Demand. [15]

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Completion of test/questionnaire: 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. HE CAREER SERVICES CURRENTLY USING THE TEST (if applicable)

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NAME OF TEST PUBLISHER: SHL NAME OF TEST/QUESTIONNAIRE: SHL Student Ability Practice Tests CONTACT NAME/EMAIL: Niccolas Newey ([email protected]) or relevant account manager TEST TYPE: Cognitive Ability and Aptitude

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Personality and Behaviour Motivation and Values Strengths and Skills TEST APPLICATION(S):

 X

Practising recruitment tests Careers guidance/personal development tool BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TEST/APPLICATION:

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. TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO ADMINISTER TEST: No training required to administer as it is delivered online and accessed by the student directly. TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO INTERPRET TEST RESULTS AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK: 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 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 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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NAME OF TEST PUBLISHER: Team Focus NAME OF TEST/QUESTIONNAIRE: Profiling for Success CONTACT NAME/EMAIL: Linda Paxton, [email protected] TEST TYPE: Cognitive Ability and Aptitude Personality and Behaviour

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Verbal, Numerical and Abstract Reasoning

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Learning Styles Indicator and Type Dynamics Indicator

Motivation and Values

X

Values-based Indicator of Motivation

Strengths, Skills and Interests

X

Career Interests Inventory

Other

TEST APPLICATION(S): Practising recruitment tests

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Verbal, Numerical and Abstract Reasoning

Careers guidance/personal development tool

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Learning Styles and Type Dynamics Indicators, Values-based Indicator of Motivation, Career Interests Inventory

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TEST/APPLICATION: 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 Jung’s 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.

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO ADMINISTER THE TESTS:

N/A – tests are administered on-line TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO INTERPRET TEST RESULTS AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK: [18]

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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 Per Individual on internal course: (please indicate minimum number required for internal training):

Familiarisation day or Level B training could be negotiated with AGCAS COST OF MATERIALS: Completion of test/questionnaire: 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 HE CAREER SERVICES CURRENTLY USING THE TEST (if applicable)

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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