ExamopotamiaWhy include a reasoning test?
General reasoning ability is one of the most consistent predictors of how quickly someone learns a new job. A short aptitude test gives every applicant the same objective questions, which makes it fairer than a gut-feel CV sift. It is especially useful for graduate schemes and career changers, who may not have the experience a CV sift looks for.
What this template covers
- Number sequences: spotting the pattern and predicting the next value.
- Deductive logic: syllogisms that test whether a conclusion really follows.
- Numerical reasoning: percentages, speed and time problems from everyday work.
- Odd one out: quick classification questions.
How to run it well
Time matters in aptitude tests. A tight but fair limit, roughly one minute per question, separates people who reason quickly from people who would get there with unlimited time. Shuffle questions and options so applicants can't compare notes. Tell candidates up front that calculators are allowed (or not) so nobody is caught out.
Don't use reasoning scores alone. Combine them with a role-specific test, for example customer service or Excel, and the interview. Watch the per-question analytics: a question where strong candidates score worse than weak ones is usually ambiguous and should be rewritten. Explanations on each question help if you share results with candidates afterwards.
Who this test is for
Use it for graduate programmes, trainee and apprenticeship schemes, operations and analyst roles, and any job where people need to learn new systems quickly. Because it doesn't depend on industry knowledge, it is also a fair way to compare career changers with people who already have years in the sector.
Make it yours
Add harder sequences for analytical roles, or use the AI generator for extra numerical problems based on your industry, such as stock levels, shift rotas or budgets. Scoring happens on the server the moment a candidate submits, so you can compare everyone on the same scale within minutes of sending the link.