Why Online Assessments Matter in 2025
At PrepForAssessment, we know how competitive the job market is today. In fact, according to a recent LinkedIn Talent Trends Report, over 76% of global companies now use online assessments in their recruitment process. From internships to graduate schemes to senior roles, online assessment tests are no longer optional hurdles, they’re key to getting hired.
Why? Because they help employers compare candidates fairly, efficiently, cheap and at scale. But while companies love them, applicants often feel unprepared. That’s where we come in. We provide you with high-quality tips, detailed breakdowns and practice strategies to help you stand out.
Below, you’ll find our best tips, guides and expert strategies to help you ace every part of your online assessment.
Industries That Rely Heavily on Online Assessments
Online assessments are used across almost every sector, but they are especially dominant in:
- Consulting (e.g. McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Accenture, Big4 and many more)
- Banking and Finance (e.g. Goldman Sachs, ABN AMRO, Barclays)
- Technology (e.g. Google, Microsoft, Palantir)
- Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) (e.g. Unilever, P&G, Nestlé)
- Government and Civil Service
- Graduate Programs and Internships
- Pharmaceutical and Healthcare
- Logistics and Engineering Firms
These fields use assessments to evaluate skills that can’t always be seen in a CV: logic, numerical literacy, attention to detail and cultural fit.
Most Popular Online Assessment Platforms
Some companies use their own in-house systems, but most rely on popular third-party platforms. At PrepForAssessment, we specialize in the following:
- SHL: Known for logical and numerical reasoning tests
- TalentQ: Offers adaptive testing (questions get harder or easier)
- Cubiks: Often used in European graduate programs
- AON (cut-e): Especially popular in Germany and the Nordics
- Arctic Shores: Uses game-based assessments to measure behavior
- TestGorilla: Common in startup and tech applications
Knowing which platform you’re facing helps you practice more efficiently. We offer platform-specific strategies to sharpen your prep.
What Types of Online Assessments Are There?
Let’s break down the most common types of tests you’ll encounter:
- 1. Numerical Reasoning Tests: These are not basic math questions. You’ll deal with data interpretation, percentages, graphs, and charts. Time is tight and accuracy is crucial.
- 2. Verbal Reasoning Tests: Assess your ability to read and interpret written text. Expect complex paragraphs and questions testing inference and logic.
- 3. Logical/Inductive Reasoning Tests: Includes pattern recognition, matrices, and sequences. For example, finding the missing shape in a pattern.
- 4. Situational Judgement Tests (SJTs): Tests your decision-making in hypothetical work scenarios. Especially common in consulting, healthcare, and public service roles.
- 5. Personality Questionnaires: There are no “right” answers here, but it’s important to align your responses with the employer’s values.
- 6. Cognitive Ability Tests: Often referred to as IQ-style assessments. They combine elements of logic, numbers and verbal reasoning.
- 7. Game-Based Assessments: These gamified tasks assess memory, risk-taking, attention span and more.
We break each test type down in the dedicated articles below, so you can build targeted preparation plans.
Our Mission: Help You Land the Role You Deserve
Our team at PrepforAssessment is made up of former candidates and education experts. We’ve sat these tests, failed some, passed others and studied what makes the difference. Our goal is simple: help you walk into your online assessment with full confidence.
On our site, you can find:
- Step-by-step test strategies
- Consulting-specific guides
- Banking assessment walkthroughs
- Practice questions with explanations
- Real-life examples from past candidates
You can explore our dedicated pages on each subject, or dive into specific articles on numerical reasoning, SHL test advice or personality test preparation.
Final Thought: You Can Prepare Smarter
Most candidates approach online assessments blindly. The ones who prepare with us take the time to:
- Understand the test structure
- Practice under timed conditions
- Learn the logic behind the answers
- Improve their performance with each attempt
In 2025, online assessments are your gateway to opportunity. Let us help you master them. Start preparing with PrepForAssessment today.
