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Here you can access SHL tests that test numerical and verbal reasoning skills. Train your mind and get valuable feedback. Get one step closer to your dream job with each exercise!

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Prepare effectively for the recruitment test of your desired employer. Assessment tests are used by the following companies:

Prepare effectively for the recruitment test of your desired employer. Assessment tests are used by the following companies:

About Test The Talent

Our goal at Test The Talent is to help you prepare for SHL aptitude tests. Most of our team members are employed as consultants by a number of well-known companies. We have had to take SHL tests in the course of our job applications too and have found: There is a lack of an optimized, English-language practice method where you can track your progress quickly and directly through varying exercises and actionable feedback. With Test The Talent, we want to change that!

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Get access to all, complete test sets now, helping you to get prepared in depth for your SHL test.

If you have no previous experience with numerical, verbal, or logical reasoning tests, our practice tests will help you become familiar with the test structure and achieve better results. For some users, we have seen improvements of up to 70%! With the practice tests, you will learn to train your thinking and gain routine in dealing with the test questions.

Potential employers who prioritize your numerical reasoning and verbal skills expect a high SHL score. Therefore, even candidates with very good verbal or numerical reasoning skills are advised to practice taking the test. Start today!

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Test your skills and try our SHL test! This is free of charge and no registration is necessary. The test is in English and consists of 9-15 questions. We will give you feedback on your result immediately at the end of the test.

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SHL Tests

Numerical, Logical & Verbal
15 test sets / 264 questions
Thorough explanation and calculation model
All tests are in English
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It had been a while since I had worked with the traditional arithmetic rules, so I bought an SHL test to be well prepared. On the first SHL tests I got 10-12 correct, but after going through the test twice more, I improved the result to around 16-18 correct. Repetition and routine are important after all.

Jacob S. Consultant at EY

I was a job seeker for almost a year and used Test The Talent for several different types of tests. The training has been a great help to me. Their support was extremely helpful when I needed it. The only thing I wish was that there were even more tests to practice on, but it must be said that I have practised a lot.

Morten Andersen

If you are not satisfied with the tests, you will get your money back.

FAQ – SHL Tests

01How is the difficulty level of a SHL-Test?

The SHL test is a challenge – for some more, for others less!

The fact is, with proper preparation you will become familiar with the strategies and routines of the test questions and the test will gradually become easier and easier for you.

In general, however, the SHL test is considered one of the more challenging skills tests used to find candidates at large companies. The logical-inductive test part is particularly challenging for most participants, as most have already dealt with mathematical calculation tasks and verbal factual comprehension tasks in everyday life, but not with logical thinking tasks. But this also varies from person to person.

02Can I improve my score through practice?

Absolutely, and up to 80%. You will notice a particularly strong improvement in the areas that are most difficult for you at the beginning. Imagine you are training for a marathon. As an inexperienced runner, 5km is already very difficult for you, but the more you train, the easier it becomes for you. Even if you are skilled, extensive preparation, will make it even easier for you.

So training is always the right way to get your best possible personal test result – whether you are a beginner or an experienced runner who has already dealt with logical, numerical and verbal skill tasks.

03How is a SHL test structured?

The SHL test is structured in such a way that you have to answer questions on numerical, verbal and logical tasks. The questions are basically structured in a similar way. You get several answer possibilities to one question. So all tasks are multiple choice. Thus our tip is: If you have no idea, then guess! There are no deductions for wrongly answered questions and you have a certain chance to have given the right answer.

To avoid getting into the dilemma of guessing answers in the first place, it is best to prepare extensively for your SHL test. Familiarize yourself with the task structure and solution methods and make sure that you have looked at tasks from all three areas (numerical, logical and verbal) when you take the combined SHL test. If you have your test in only one or two sub-areas, you will of course need to focus only on those.

04What is a high SHL-Test Score?

When you prepare for your SHL test with Test The Talent, you get an overview at the end of each practice test with the questions you got right and the ones you got wrong.

When you take a real SHL test, things look a little different. Your potential future employer, will receive a test report that shows with percentages how well you performed. Here 70%-90%- performance is above average, 30-69% is average, 90-100 is well above average. Anything below 30% indicates rather weak skills.

There is no minimum score you have to achieve to pass the test. The test serves more as a comparison of you and other candidates. Thus, you have the best chance of succeeding in the application process if you score as high as possible, but at least 70%.

05Can you cheat on a SHL test?

Yes you can!

Should you? – NO.

It is definitely possible to cheat on SHL tests. Either by hiring someone to take the test or by using one of the many websites that offer paid services in this area. SHL test can seem challenging, especially if they decide your future career. Still, skills tests are offered by companies for a reason: They are used as an indicator of how quickly potential candidates can familiarize themselves with new subject matter and how well they can proceed systematically. They also give a first impression of how the candidate handles the combination of time pressure and complex tasks. Generally, candidates who do particularly well on such tests are considered to be more efficient and creative. Cheating on SHL tests in the application process is also considered a criminal offense and, if you start the job and your cheating comes to light, can result in direct termination.

The only good way to influence your test score is to prepare extensively. Test The Talent offers several test packages to help you prepare for your SHL test.

06Which companies use SHL-Tests in their application process?

Many well-known companies integrate SHL testing into their candidate search. It offers them a simplification of the application process and provides insights into the cognitive abilities of potential candidates. Companies that use SHL-Test are for example Maersk, Aldi, Deutsche Bank, KPMG, EY, McKinsey or PUMA. Especially large companies, as well as companies filling management positions, use skills tests to better assess their candidates.

07In which language can I do the SHL-Test?

The SHL test is offered in different languages. However, it makes sense to practice the test in the language in which you have the final test. It is of great advantage for you to take the test in English if this is your native language. It will be easier for you to answer the questions, especially in the verbal section.

08What is the weighting of an SHL test in the application process?

How much an SHL test and your score matter in your application process varies from company to company. It also makes a difference for which position you are applying. Especially in management positions there is a focus on increased analytical, verbal and logical skills. The company you are applying to is more likely to want to find out which of the potential candidates stands out. Who has the greatest ability in which area, and who shows weakness where. If you achieve a score of 70%, you generally have a good chance of advancing in the application process, but it is not a guarantee. Nevertheless, if you achieve a score above the average, you will certainly impress the company. So prepare yourself extensively and get one step closer to your dream job.

09How early should you start preparing for an SHL test?

Early preparation is always good and, as we all know, the earlier the better. If you know well in advance that you will have to take an SHL test, it is worthwhile to start preparing right away. You can find various practice test packages here at Test The Talent. If you start early, you will also have the opportunity to repeat and reapply what you have learned many times. This creates routine and confidence, which in turn will ensure a better result.

Sometimes there is hardly any time between the notice and the actual test day – but don’t panic. The most important thing now is to stay calm and familiarize yourself with all three test areas. Find out which area is your strength and which is your weakness through a first attempt and then set your learning focus.

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