COGNITIVE ABILITY TESTS:
VERBAL, NUMERICAL & ABSTRACT REASONING
Predict Job Performance with ACER Cognitive Ability Assessments
This suite of assessments provides organisations with objective cognitive ability scores to inform hiring decisions.
Research consistently shows that cognitive ability is one of the strongest predictors of job performance across roles and industries. People who with higher scores tend to learn jobs faster, solve problems more effectively, and make better decisions under pressure.
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These cognitive tests are best used when comparing against other hiring candidates and in conjunction with the Work Personality Index Candidate Selection assessment.
We offer 3 main cognitive testing options:
1. ABSTRACT REASONING
The Abstract Reasoning test measures a candidate's ability to discover principles and rules, and apply them to solve problems using visual patterns rather than words or numbers.​​ The test is used as a measure of general ability for roles requiring a moderate to high demand on reasoning, and is a strong predictor of a candidate's capacity to think strategically, learn new material quickly, and make sound decisions under pressure.
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COST: $195 +GST
LENGTH: 25 mins
2. NUMERICAL REASONING
The Numerical Ability Test is designed to measure numerical reasoning as demonstrated by the capacity to see relationships and solve problems using numbers, giving employers an objective measure of a candidate's ability to work confidently with numerical information under time pressure.​ Rather than testing learned mathematical formulas, it assesses a candidate's practical ability to interpret, manipulate, and draw sound conclusions from numerical data.
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Available in two difficulty levels:
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General - technical, clerical, administrative roles
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Professional - graduate recruitment, managerial, leadership pipelines​
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COST: $195 +GST
LENGTH: 25 mins​
3. VERBAL REASONING
The Verbal Ability Test is an assessment of verbal reasoning, suitable for recruitment across a wide range of occupations. It measures general intellectual ability through the capacity to understand relationships and solve problems using words, rather than testing specific job knowledge. It provides a fast, objective way to gauge how clearly a candidate can think and communicate with words in a work context.
Available in two difficulty levels:
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General - technical, clerical, administrative roles
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Professional - graduate recruitment, managerial, leadership pipelines​
COST: $195 +GST
LENGTH: 25 mins
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ABOUT OUR PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS
What are Psychometric Tests?
Psychometric testing is used in the preliminary stages of any interview process to ensure that only qualified candidates advance to the next stage. It is an online test, often multiple-choice-based, that assesses a candidate’s personality, skills, qualifications and / or cognitive abilities.
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Why are they useful for recruitment and at what stage are they used?
A psychometric test can provide a range of information that may be useful for hiring. Information obtained from the testing can identify mental aptitude, motivation, interests, work styles and cognitive abilities. This can help ensure that only the right candidates join your organisation.
How are the tests administered?
Our psychometric tests are performed online and usually take between 15 - 30 minutes for the candidate to complete. Our team will administer and manage the testing process with the candidate then send you the reports.
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When will I get the results?
Once the candidate has completed their psychometric tests, the reports will be emailed to you within 1 working days excluding public holidays and weekends.
How much do they cost?
Pricing varies and is detailed above.