How are the results of the Pearson tests used by employers?

Employers use the results of Pearson tests to identify your strengths and areas for development. These insights help them to determine if you're the right fit for the job and the company culture, ensuring they invest in the most suitable candidates.

Are the Pearson tests hard?

The difficulty of Pearson tests can vary based on the type and your familiarity with the subject matter. However, they are designed to challenge applicants and measure a range of competencies accurately. Proper preparation can help ease the difficulty.

What do I need to take Pearson tests?

Generally, you'll need a computer, a stable internet connection, and a quiet environment. Some Pearson tests may require a specific set of tools or software, so it's best to check the requirements for the test you'll be taking.

What types of tests are included in the Pearson tests?

Pearson tests include a variety of assessments, from numerical and verbal reasoning to personality and situational judgement tests. Each is designed to measure different skills that are important in the financial sector.

Where can I practice free Pearson test questions?

The best way to prepare for Pearson tests is to practice, and Fintest offers a wealth of practice tests to help you do just that. Our site provides an extensive range of free practice questions that mirror those found on the actual Pearson exams.

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Prepare yourself for leading employers

Pearson owns the TalentLens platform, which provides a range of aptitude tests used by many financial employers. These tests include DAT Next Generation and Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test (BMCT-ll), Watson Glaser and SOSIE 2nd Generation. All of these tests help employers to find the best talent possible when recruiting. Here are the tests Pearson produces:

Watson Glaser

The Watson Glaser test presents you with limited information in order to evaluate how you process information and make decisions. The test also offers an opportunity to show your ability to think outside the box, which is why it is most commonly used by law firms and other professional practices.

RANRA

A RANRA (rust advanced numerical reasoning appraisal) most often accompanies the Watson Glaser test when employers are recruiting for a more senior or managerial role. Similar to the Watson Glaser test, it assesses critical thinking but uses numerical reasoning to do so.

Iris situational judgement

Designed for graduates, this test lays out common workplace scenarios and asks the challenging questions that require you to make decisions.

Pearson numerical reasoning assessment

A new addition to the Pearson TalentLens portal, this test is based on a numerical reasoning assessment. But it introduces some new concepts that you might not have seen before.

SOSIE

SOSIE is designed to measure a candidate’s personal values and personality traits. Tests like these help employers to determine whether you’re a good fit for the role and company you’re applying for.

Raven’s progressive matrices

This non-verbal aptitude test is designed to measure your lateral thinking and problem solving skills.

Sample Pearson/TalentLens Assessment question Test your knowledge!

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When constructing an argument, it is important to:

Ignore any potential counterarguments to your position
Focus on emotional appeal rather than factual information
Only present evidence that supports one side of the issue
Consider both sides of an issue and use evidence to support your position

In a sequence where each box has a pattern where one geometric shape increases by one side and the next decreases by one side, if the sequence starts with a triangle, what will be the fifth shape in the sequence?

Triangle
Rectangle
Pentagon
Hexagon
Circle

If the sales revenue of a company in the first quarter was $2 million and it increased by 5% in the second quarter, what was the sales revenue in the second quarter?

$2.1 million
$2.5 million
$2 million
$2.05 million
$2.2 million

An executive summary in a report should:

Only present the most positive aspects of the report
Include detailed data and complex figures
Provide a clear and concise overview of the main points
Be written after the conclusion of the report

If company X's earnings are $10,000 and its expenses are $7,500, what is its profit?

$2,000
$2,500
$15,000
$7,500

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