Psychometric Tests
Sample Psychometric Tests with Profiling for Success
LUMS students can practise psychometric tests for free on the Profiling for Success website:
The website will open in a new window. Make a note of the login details you'll need in order to log on to Profiling for Success:
Client code: tflhe
Access code: lcstr
Password: lcstr1117
Aptitude tests aim to test your mental and intellectual ability and assess how logical and analytical your thought processes are when solving complex problems. They usually consist of Verbal, Numerical and Diagrammatic tests in multiple choice format and are usually subject to a fixed time limit.
Personality Tests are more like a questionnaire than a test and designed to create a profile of your personal qualities and characteristics, such as your ability to lead and motive others, how reliable and honest you are and what motivates you. Since there are no right or wrong answer the best advice is just to be yourself and choose the answer that feels ‘right’ to you.
It is a good idea to practice psychometric tests before doing the real thing. We have a number of links to practice tests on-line:
- Deloitte
- PriceWaterhouseCoopers
- SHL
- Assessment Day Practice Psychometric Tests
- Practice sites recommended by Centrica: Advice More Information Examples Verbal Examples Numerical Examples
- Complete the profiling for success tests in the panel opposite
- Practice Psychometric Tests.com
- Dr Mark Parkinson's useful list of psychometric tests and questionnaires available on the web, most of which are also free of charge.
- Psychometrix
- Realise Potential are a new consultancy offering psychology-based solutions to organisations. Click here to view their extensive FAQs web-pages for test takers.
- Free Practice Tests with Cubiks
- We have a number of books on psychometric testing in the LUMS Careers Team Office, please do come along to borrow these resources.
- Visit the Drop in Clinics in LUMS A23, Careers Resources Room.
- Visit the Careers Service on Alexandra Square next to the Post Office
For further information please contact Louise Briggs
l.a.briggs@lancaster.ac.uk
