If you have been invited to take an SHL Test and are unsure exactly which test you have, this 3-Step Process will help you find out your test, get the most accurate practice, and pass.
Already gathered some intel? Go to the SHL Test Table to find your test, or practice for free with our SHL practice test!
Let's get started.
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This table will reveal EXACTLY which SHL test you need to prepare for.
Missing information? The clues in your SHL test invitation and SHL test instructions, listed below, will help you fill in the details.
Assessment Name | Time | Interactivity | Questions |
Not Sure | Not Sure | Not Sure | Not Sure |
General Ability | 36 min | Non-Interactive | 30 |
Interactive | 24 | ||
Numerical Reasoning | 20 min | Non-Interactive | 16 |
18 min | Interactive | 10 | |
Deductive Reasoning | 20 min | Non-Interactive | 18 |
18 min | Interactive | 12 | |
Inductive Reasoning | 24 min | Non-Interactive | 18 |
18 min | Interactive | 15 | |
Verbal Reasoning | 19 min | Non-Interactive | 30 |
Other SHL Tests: OPQ32 | Calculation Test | Checking Test | Mechanical Comprehension Test | Aspiring Minds (AMCAT) | Talent Central
Once you have been selected to take an SHL test, you will receive a test invitation (or announcement) - a simple email that probably looks something like this:
The announcement will show the assessment details, including the assessment name, time limit, and things you will need for the test.
Let's see how this invitation can reveal your test to you.
This is obviously the first indicator for your test. However, it is not enough.
Why? Two reasons:
So, you will usually need to go deeper into the SHL testing system to find out.
Different SHL tests have different time limits. Knowing your test's time limit in advance is an important detail to take you in the right direction for succeeding on the test.
Note: The "Overall time you will need" mentioned in the announcement is 10 minutes more than the duration of the actual assessment. These additional 10 minutes will be dedicated to reading the instructions and solving some sample questions.
That will prove useful later on.
Once you have written down the name of the assessment/s and their time limit, go ahead and click the link in the email to start the assessment.
Don't worry, you will NOT need to take the assessment right away.
In the intro screen of the assessment, you will be able to see the assessment's name and time limit.
Make sure that these match the ones on your assessment invitation - just to make sure.
After following the link in your email to start the assessment (remember - it will not start right away), you will be able to find the three hidden details that will be the last piece of the puzzle:
Let's go over them one by one:
Interactive/Non-Interactive
SHL tests come in two forms - interactive and non-interactive, to know which one you'll be taking - take a look at the instructions on the top.
If:
No. of Questions
This detail will appear under the "General" section in your instructions tab only if you have an interactive test.
The number of questions in the typical SHL test varies between 12-30, depending on the test.
Sample Questions and Practice
This will be the final piece of the puzzle. Just before you start the test, you will be able to take several practice questions or a short sample test.
Most often, you will not NEED this to know what your test is - but it will definitely give you some certainty and reduce anxiety.
In the non-interactive test, you will be presented with some sample questions after the initial instructions.
In the interactive test, you will be able to take an online practice before the actual assessment.
Note: After this stage is the point of no return! You will be able to go back from the sample questions/practice, but if you click the "Take the Assessment" button, you will not be able to go back anymore.
Now that you have all the details, go back up to the SHL Test Table and find your test.
If you have gone through all the stages and you are still not sure about your test, gather everything you know and contact me at ask_the_team@jobtestprep.com I usually respond within 24-48 hours.
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