Is it a personality test? A cognitive skills thing? Or maybe a typing test? (Yes, those are still a thing.)
The company usually tells you upfront. If they don’t, email the recruiter and ask. “Hey, what kind of beast am I facing?” Be casual about it.
For personality tests, the trick is consistency. Don’t say you’re a social butterfly in one question and a hermit in the next. The algorithm will catch you.
The Cognitive Test: The Real Head-Scratcher
This is the one that looks like a puzzle your nerdy uncle would love. It tests logic, math, and reading comprehension. It feels impossible by design.
Here’s the secret: guess strategically. If a question takes longer than 30 seconds, flag it and move on. You can’t get points for questions you never reach.
Brush up on basic ratios and percentages the night before. Seriously, watch a five-minute YouTube video. It’s better than staring at the screen like a deer in headlights.
