Name: SHL Verify Interactive – Deductive Reasoning
Test type: Ability & Aptitude, Simulations
Duration: 20 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: Yes
Job levels: Graduate, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Deductive reasoning, Conditional (if–then) reasoning, Syllogistic reasoning, Logical inference and conclusion validity, Identifying hidden assumptions, Evaluating argument strength and logical flaws, Rule-based problem solving, Scenario completion from incomplete information
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Screen candidates for roles that require drawing valid conclusions from rules and facts (e.g., compliance or quality-control analysts). | Assess ability to evaluate argument strength and detect flawed reasoning for policy, legal, or research positions. | Select applicants for roles that require making decisions or completing scenarios with incomplete information (e.g., intelligence or investigative analysts).
Description: Measures the ability to draw logical conclusions based on information provided, identify strengths and weaknesses of arguments, and complete scenarios using incomplete information.


Name: SHL Verify Interactive – Numerical Reasoning
Test type: Ability & Aptitude, Simulations
Duration: 20 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: Yes
Job levels: Graduate, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: reading and interpreting graphs (line, bar, pie), extracting and comparing data from tables, percentage change and percentage-point calculations, ratio and proportion problem solving, basic arithmetic and averages (add, subtract, multiply, divide, mean), unit and currency conversions, trend identification and simple extrapolation/forecasting, estimating and rounding under time constraints, interpreting basic financial figures (profit, margin, cost)
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Screen candidates for analyst, accounting, or operations roles that require accurate interpretation of charts and tables. | Compare applicants' ability to make data-driven short-term decisions (e.g., sales forecasting, inventory planning). | Shortlist graduates or entry-level hires for programs where numerical aptitude predicts training and on-the-job performance.
Description: Assesses how the candidate comprehends numerical information in various formats.


Name: SHL Verify Interactive G+
Test type: Ability & Aptitude
Duration: 36 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: Yes
Job levels: Graduate, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: General cognitive ability (g factor), Deductive reasoning (rule-based logical inference), Inductive reasoning (pattern and rule discovery), Numerical reasoning (arithmetic, proportions, basic algebra), Pattern recognition in visual sequences, Time-pressured problem solving
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Pre-hire screening to identify candidates with strong general and specific reasoning skills for analytical or technical roles | Shortlisting graduates or early-career applicants where broad cognitive ability and learning potential are critical | Internal talent selection for roles requiring rapid logical inference and quantitative problem solving (e.g., analyst, consultant, developer)
Description: SHL Verify Interactive G+ (SVIG+) is a test of general cognitive ability that also generates accurate assessments of three specific abilities: Deductive Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, and Numerical Reasoning. The candidate will see questions measuring all three abilities. Candidates will receive a score on each of the specific abilities as well as a general ability score. This test is appropriate for all job levels, however it is most relevant for positions that require cognitive ability across a range of specific skills.
Completion time is 36 minutes for the test itself, plus 10 minutes for instructions and practice.


Name: SHL Verify Interactive Numerical Calculation
Test type: Ability & Aptitude
Duration: 10 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: Yes
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: Basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), Order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), Rapid mental calculation / calculation speed, Numerical accuracy and attention to detail, Error detection in numerical work (spotting incorrect calculations), Working with fractions, decimals and percentages, Applying simple mathematical procedures to practical problems
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Screen entry-level candidates for roles that require fast, accurate simple calculations (cashiers, bank tellers, checkout staff). | Assess applicants for administrative or data-entry positions that involve numeric data entry and basic arithmetic checks. | Shortlist candidates for operational or warehouse roles where quick quantity, measurement or basic cost calculations are required.
Description: The Verify Interactive Numerical Calculation test measures a candidate’s ability to work with numbers and use appropriate mathematics in different situations. The Numerical Ability test requires candidates to understand order of operations, perform numerical calculations, and identify errors in calculations. The Numerical Calculation test, though it is adaptive, is ideal for entry-level jobs that require completing simple numerical calculations quickly and accurately.


Name: Siebel Development (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 8 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Siebel multi-tier architecture (gateway, Siebel Server, database, file system), Siebel server administration (srvrmgr, server processes, server components), Siebel security and access control (responsibilities, profiles, authentication/authorization), Siebel client types and web application components (thick client, web client, applets, views), Siebel object model (Business Component, Business Object, Applet, View, Link), Data mapping and import/export (EIM, field mapping, data load processes), Siebel Workflow and business services (workflow design, eScript/VBScript business logic), Repository and deployment management (Siebel Tools, SRF generation, repository merge/versioning)
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screen candidates for a Siebel administrator role responsible for managing Siebel Servers and runtime components | Assess developers applying for Siebel development roles focused on BusComp/BusObj design, workflows, and client UI configuration | Validate skills for data migration/integration roles requiring data mapping, EIM imports and repository deployment
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge of Siebel basics, architecture server administration, access control, Siebel client and web applications, Siebel models, data mapping, workflow and deployment.


Name: Smart Interview Live
Test type: Personality & Behavior
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level, Front Line Manager, General Population, Graduate, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor, Supervisor
Key concepts: live video communication, structured behavioral interviewing, interactive whiteboard collaboration, instant file sharing during interviews, curated interview question bank, assessor real-time evaluation and scoring, multilingual candidate interface, remote interview administration
Primary domain: behavioral
Use cases: Remotely conduct live behavioral interviews to evaluate candidate communication, presence, and interpersonal fit. | Run interactive problem-solving or design tasks during an interview using whiteboard and file-sharing (e.g., case exercises, technical walkthroughs). | Scale multilingual, assessor-led hiring with standardized question banks and centralized real-time scoring across locations.
Description: SHL Live Video Interview is a real-time video interview tool. It allows recruiters and line managers to remotely engage with candidates and reach hiring decisions faster.
Delight shortlisted candidates with a face2face digital interview that goes way beyond a conference call. Interact with whiteboards, instant file-sharing, draw from an expertly-curated question bank and provide a remote end-to-end interview experience that increases your chance of conversion. Language Availability The Candidate and Assessor interface is available in US English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Castilian Spanish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Canadian French, Italian, Dutch, Latin American Spanish, Romanian, Indonesian, German, Arabic, Greek.
The Admin interface is available in US English and Simplified Chinese (CN server).


Name: Smart Interview Live Coding
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Graduate, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor, Entry-Level
Key concepts: Algorithmic problem solving and implementation, Data structures (arrays, lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs), Debugging and resolving compile-time and runtime errors, Producing correct, runnable code (compilation and execution), Time and space complexity analysis and optimization, Real-time collaborative coding / pair-programming communication, Using standard libraries and APIs idiomatically
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screen candidates for software engineering roles by evaluating their ability to implement algorithmic solutions under interview conditions | Assess a candidate's ability to debug, fix, and produce runnable code when presented with failing or incomplete solutions | Evaluate collaborative and communication skills during pair-programming or panel interviews for team-based engineering roles
Description: Smart Interview Live Coding is a real-time online coding interview, with a compiler interface. It enables one-to-one, panel and group interviews. Use Smart Interview Live Coding to comprehensively evaluate candidates’ skills across various technical roles and hire the best coding talent.

The language availability for the candidate and interviewer interface is English (US), Simplified Chinese, Castilian Spanish, Japanese. Please note that the questions themselves are available as standard in US English only.

The language availability for the admin interface is US English only.


Name: Smart Interview On Demand
Test type: Personality & Behavior
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level, Supervisor, Manager, Front Line Manager, General Population, Graduate, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Oral communication (spoken clarity and articulation), On-camera self-presentation and video presence, Motivation and interest articulation, Behavioral example delivery (structured STAR responses), Professionalism and demeanor (tone, eye contact, grooming), Spoken language proficiency, Conciseness and response organization under time constraints, Cultural / team-fit indicators (values and collaboration orientation)
Primary domain: behavioral
Use cases: Quickly screen large applicant pools by reviewing short recorded responses to identify candidates with strong spoken communication and professional on-camera presence. | Assess candidate motivation, role-fit and behavioral examples before scheduling live interviews. | Verify spoken-language proficiency and compare multilingual candidates using standardized recorded questions.
Description: Smart Interview On Demand is a recorded (asynchronous) video interview tool, that introduces you to each person behind the resume with a short-recorded video of them explaining why they would be an awesome addition to your team. A streamlined, minimum bias screening to ensure you shortlist top talent faster and find those hidden gems you may have otherwise missed.
Availability The administrator and evaluator interface is available in US English and Simplified Chinese only, as are the standard question banks.  However, custom questions can be added or recorded in any language.

The participant interface is available in: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian, Canadian French, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Dutch (Belgium), Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malaysian, Mexican Spanish, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Taiwanese Chinese, Thai, Turkish, UK English, Ukrainian, US English, Vietnamese. Your use of this assessment product may be subject to New York City Law 144 (Regulation of the Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools) (dated July 5, 2023). Compliance with Law 144 is your responsibility.
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Name: Social Media (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 10 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level, Graduate, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor, Supervisor
Key concepts: Facebook features (Pages, Groups, Events), Instagram features (Posts, Stories, Reels, Guides), Twitter/X features (Tweets, Threads, Hashtags), LinkedIn features (Profiles, Company Pages, Messaging), TikTok features (Short-form video, Trends, Duets/Stitches), YouTube features (Channels, Videos, Live, Playlists), Platform analytics & metrics (engagement, reach, impressions, CTR), Paid social ad formats & targeting across platforms
Primary domain: other
Use cases: Screen candidates for a social media manager role to validate platform-specific knowledge across major networks | Assess content creators' familiarity with each platform's content formats and best-practice posting behaviors | Evaluate applicants for paid-social roles to confirm understanding of ad formats, targeting and key performance metrics
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge about the different social media platforms.


Name: Software Business Analysis
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 30 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: Yes
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Requirements elicitation and JAD facilitation, Functional and non-functional requirements specification and traceability, Business process modeling (BPMN), System analysis and UML diagramming (class, sequence, activity), High-level system design and architecture decomposition, User interface requirements and prototyping/wireframing, Project development methodologies and execution (Agile, Waterfall), Requirements documentation and management tools (JIRA, DOORS, Confluence)
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Assess a senior business analyst's ability to gather, document, and trace software requirements for an IT project. | Evaluate a candidate's skill at modeling business processes and producing UML/BPMN diagrams to inform system design. | Verify proficiency running stakeholder workshops (JAD), translating input into UI prototypes and high-level architecture for project execution.
Description: The Software Business Analysis test measures ability to acquire and understand business requirements for an IT project, develop technical assets in support of that project, and execute such a project in an optimal strategic manner. Designed for senior-level technical professionals, this test covers the following topics: Business Process, Diagramming and Modeling, Documentation, Joint Application Development, Methodologies and Tools, Project Development, Requirements Gathering, System Design, and User Interface.


Name: SonarQube (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: SonarQube architecture (server, database, scanner, plugins), SonarQube scanners and sonar.* configuration, Quality gates configuration and enforcement, Quality profiles and rule management, Issue classification and severities (bugs, vulnerabilities, code smells), Test coverage reporting (unit and integration tests), File inclusion/exclusion wildcards and analysis scope patterns, CI/CD pipeline integration of SonarQube
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screen candidates for ability to configure SonarQube and integrate it into CI/CD pipelines to enforce quality gates | Evaluate knowledge of setting analysis scope using wildcards and scanner properties to collect coverage and issues | Assess capability to interpret SonarQube architecture, rules, and issue classifications for troubleshooting and tuning
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge of SonarQube, integration tests, Sonar symbols, wildcards, quality cover and Sonar architecture.


Name: Spelling (U.S.) (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 0 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: U.S. English orthography, Commonly misspelled words, Sentence-level error detection, Homophone identification, Prefix and suffix spelling rules, Irregular plural and verb forms, Compound words and hyphenation
Primary domain: language
Use cases: Screen administrative or customer-service candidates for accurate written communication in U.S. English | Assess proofreading or copyediting applicants for ability to spot and correct spelling errors in context | Verify baseline spelling competence for content creators or data-entry roles processing U.S. English text
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge of correct spellings in English and the ability to identify spelling errors in sentences.


Name: Split Screen Typing Test - Form 1
Test type: Ability & Aptitude, Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 6 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: Net words per minute (Net WPM), Gross words per minute (Gross WPM), Typing accuracy / error rate, Keystroke count, Timed typing performance, Transcription from on-screen source, Touch-typing proficiency
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Screen candidates for data-entry or administrative roles that require minimum sustained typing speed and accuracy. | Assess transcription or captioning applicants to ensure they can accurately transcribe on-screen text under time pressure. | Establish baseline typing skill for training placement or to measure improvement after typing instruction.
Description: This test measures speed and accuracy in typing text presented on the computer screen. In this assessment, the text original is displayed directly above the area in which the test taker must enter the response. The test taker will not need a printed original for the evaluation. This test calculates a score based on the total number of keystrokes, time taken, and number of errors made when typing six passages. This Split Screen Typing Test uses the following method to determine the Net Words Per Minute score: Net Words Per Minute = ((Gross Words Per Minute * Time Taken) - Total Errors) / Time Taken.


Name: Spring (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 9 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Dependency injection (constructor and setter injection), Bean scopes and lifecycle (singleton, prototype, init/destroy, BeanPostProcessor), ApplicationContext vs BeanFactory (bean registration, component scanning), Java & XML configuration ( @Configuration, @Bean, XML beans ), Spring wiring annotations (@Autowired, @Qualifier, @Component/@Service/@Repository/@Controller), Spring AOP fundamentals (proxying, advice types: before/after/around, pointcuts), AspectJ pointcut expressions and Spring AOP configuration, Transaction management (@Transactional, propagation and isolation levels, rollback rules, PlatformTransactionManager)
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screen Java developers for solid practical knowledge of Spring core IoC and wiring before a backend developer interview | Validate candidates' ability to design and troubleshoot transaction boundaries and rollback behavior in Spring-based services | Assess proficiency with Spring AOP and configuration when hiring for roles requiring cross-cutting concern implementation (logging, security, metrics)
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge of Spring core, AOP, IOC container and transactions.


Name: SQL (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 9 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: SELECT statement formulation, JOIN operations (INNER/LEFT/RIGHT/FULL), Subqueries and derived tables, Aggregation and GROUP BY, DML: INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, Transaction control: COMMIT, ROLLBACK and isolation levels, Data integrity constraints (PRIMARY/FOREIGN/UNIQUE/NOT NULL)
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screen candidates for backend or database developer roles to verify ability to write correct SELECTs, JOINs and aggregations | Assess applicants for data analyst positions who must transform and aggregate data using SQL | Validate transactional knowledge for roles requiring correct use of COMMIT/ROLLBACK and understanding of isolation/ACID behavior
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge of SQL queries, data manipulation and transaction processing.


Name: SQL Server (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 11 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: SELECT statement construction (column selection, expressions, aliases), Filtering with WHERE clauses and predicate logic (AND/OR/NOT, comparison operators), JOINs and querying multiple tables (INNER, LEFT/RIGHT, CROSS), Subqueries and correlated subqueries, GROUP BY and HAVING for grouped queries, Aggregate functions (COUNT, SUM, AVG, MIN, MAX), DDL operations: CREATE TABLE and ALTER TABLE, Basic relational constraints (PRIMARY KEY, FOREIGN KEY, NOT NULL, UNIQUE)
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screen candidates for a SQL Server developer role to verify ability to write SELECTs, joins, aggregations, and subqueries | Assess data analyst applicants for competence in filtering, grouping, and using aggregate functions across multiple tables | Verify ability to create and modify table schemas and apply basic relational constraints for a database administrator or backend engineer
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge of basic SQL queries, creating and altering tables, filtering, grouping, aggregation in SQL and querying multiple tables.


Name: SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 15 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: SSAS Multidimensional Models, SSAS Tabular Models, MDX query language, DAX querying and calculations, Cube design: measures, calculated members, KPIs, Dimension design: hierarchies, attributes, levels, Security and role-based access in SSAS, Data access and processing (data sources, partitions, refresh), Integration of SSAS with Power BI
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screen candidates for a BI developer role who must design and maintain SSAS cubes and tabular models and write MDX/DAX queries. | Verify a hire's ability to secure SSAS models and implement role-based access while managing data refresh/partitions. | Assess candidates who will integrate SSAS datasets with Power BI for report development and advanced calculations.
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge of SSAS database, querying multidimensional analysis solutions, cube hierarchies, measures, dimensions, power BI, DAX, MDX, tabular model data access and security.


Name: SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 10 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: SSIS architecture and package model, Control Flow: tasks, containers and precedence constraints, Data Flow pipeline: sources, transformations and destinations, Common transforms (Lookup, Merge Join, Aggregate, Derived Column, Conditional Split), Connection managers and SQL Server-related tasks, Package deployment, configurations, parameters and environments, Debugging, logging and error handling, Performance tuning: buffering, memory and parallelism, Security and execution (package protection levels, service accounts, permissions), Scheduling and execution (SQL Agent, command-line/DTExec execution modes)
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Assess candidates for an ETL/BI developer role who must design and build SSIS packages and complex data flows | Screen applicants for a production SSIS administrator who will deploy, schedule, secure and monitor packages | Evaluate a candidate's ability to debug, log and performance-tune SSIS packages in a SQL Server environment
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge of SSIS architecture, components, control flow, data flow, transformation, SQL server tasks, SSIS administration, debugging, logging, security deployment, performance, package scheduling, execution and configuration.


Name: SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 10 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: SSRS architecture, Data sources and datasets (shared vs embedded), Tablix/matrix/table report design, Chart and visualization creation, Report expressions and calculations, Grouping and sorting (row/column groups), Report parameters and filtering (including cascading), Report deployment, management and security (roles/folders)
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screen candidates for an SSRS report developer role who must design tablix/matrix reports, charts and complex expressions | Validate applicant ability to implement report parameters, grouping/sorting and conditional formatting for operational/business reports | Assess capability to deploy, manage and secure reports on a Report Server (deployment, folder/role-based security)
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge of SSRS architecture, report creation, formatting, calculations, creating matrix reports and charts, grouping, sorting, report parameters, report management and security.


Name: Statistical Analysis System (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 11 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: SAS Base programming (DATA step), SAS procedures for statistical analysis (PROC MEANS, FREQ, REG, GLM), PROC SQL within SAS, Data import/export (CSV, Excel, ODBC/databases), Data manipulation and cleaning (merging, reshaping, formats/informats), SAS Macros and automation, ODS reporting and output formatting, Log interpretation, debugging and error handling
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screen candidates for a SAS programmer/analyst role who must prepare, transform and analyze datasets using SAS. | Validate ability to run and interpret common PROC-based statistical analyses for biostatistics or analytics positions. | Assess capability to automate workflows, generate ODS reports, and export SAS datasets for stakeholder delivery.
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the ability to use the SAS software for statistical analysis.


Name: Struts (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 5 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Struts2 core architecture (ValueStack, ActionContext), Action classes and execution lifecycle, struts.xml configuration and result mappings, Interceptor concept and interceptor stack configuration, Validation framework (validation.xml and annotation-based validation), OGNL expressions and parameter/result mapping, Result types (dispatcher, redirect, stream) and result handling
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screen Java web developers for hands-on Struts2 knowledge when hiring to maintain or extend a legacy Struts application | Assess a candidate's ability to configure and troubleshoot Struts actions, interceptors and validation rules during technical interviews | Verify team readiness or training needs before a migration/refactor of Struts-based web modules
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge of Struts framework, configuration, validations, actions and interceptors.


Name: SVAR - Spoken English (AUS)
Test type: Simulations
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: Spoken fluency, Pronunciation intelligibility, Prosody and intonation, Listening comprehension, Active listening and response appropriateness, Spoken vocabulary range, Grammatical accuracy (spoken), Discourse coherence in spoken responses
Primary domain: language
Use cases: Screen candidates for customer-facing phone or in-person roles requiring clear spoken English (e.g., contact centre agents, front-line service staff) | Verify spoken English proficiency of non-native applicants before scheduling live interviews or making hiring decisions | Assess readiness for roles requiring complex verbal interaction such as sales, account management, or training/teaching
Description: An automated spoken English test that measures fluency, pronunciation, active listening, vocabulary, grammar and spoken English understanding. Your use of this assessment product may be subject to New York City Law 144 (Regulation of the Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools) (dated July 5, 2023). Compliance with Law 144 is your responsibility.
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Name: SVAR - Spoken English (Indian Accent)  (New)
Test type: Simulations
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: Spoken English fluency, Pronunciation accuracy, Listening comprehension (spoken), Vocabulary range (oral), Spoken grammar accuracy, Prosody, intonation, and stress, Accent-specific intelligibility (Indian English), Oral response coherence and relevance
Primary domain: language
Use cases: Screen candidates for customer-facing roles in India requiring clear spoken English and comprehension. | Assess call center, technical support, or sales applicants for ability to understand callers and respond clearly. | Identify candidates who require spoken English coaching or remediation before client interactions.
Description: An automated spoken English test that measures fluency, pronunciation, active listening, vocabulary, grammar and spoken English understanding. Your use of this assessment product may be subject to New York City Law 144 (Regulation of the Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools) (dated July 5, 2023). Compliance with Law 144 is your responsibility.
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Name: SVAR - Spoken English (U.K.)
Test type: Simulations
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: Spoken fluency, Pronunciation accuracy, Listening comprehension (active listening), Oral vocabulary range, Spoken grammar accuracy, Intelligibility for U.K. English
Primary domain: language
Use cases: Screen candidates for U.K.-based customer service or call-center roles that require clear, natural spoken English | Validate spoken English proficiency for client-facing sales or support roles serving U.K. customers | Assess internal candidates for roles requiring effective oral communication (e.g., trainers, team leads) in a U.K. context
Description: An automated spoken English test that measures fluency, pronunciation, active listening, vocabulary, grammar and spoken English understanding. Your use of this assessment product may be subject to New York City Law 144 (Regulation of the Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools) (dated July 5, 2023). Compliance with Law 144 is your responsibility.
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Name: SVAR - Spoken English (US)  (New)
Test type: Simulations
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: Spoken fluency, Pronunciation accuracy, Active listening (following spoken prompts), Vocabulary breadth and selection, Spoken grammar accuracy, Spoken English comprehension
Primary domain: language
Use cases: Screen candidates for customer-facing phone or voice support roles who must speak clearly with US English speakers | Assess verbal communication skills for remote team members required to give and understand spoken instructions and reports | Verify oral English proficiency for roles involving live interviews, sales calls, or client conversations
Description: An automated spoken English test that measures fluency, pronunciation, active listening, vocabulary, grammar and spoken English understanding. Your use of this assessment product may be subject to New York City Law 144 (Regulation of the Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools) (dated July 5, 2023). Compliance with Law 144 is your responsibility.
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Name: SVAR - Spoken French (Canadian) (New)
Test type: Simulations
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: Pronunciation of Canadian French phonemes, Oral fluency and speech rate, Listening comprehension of spoken Canadian French (including regional variants), Interactive turn-taking and conversational responsiveness, Vocabulary breadth for everyday and workplace contexts, Grammatical accuracy in spoken production, Intonation, stress and prosody to convey meaning
Primary domain: language
Use cases: Screening candidates for bilingual customer-service or call-center roles requiring live spoken Canadian French | Assessing spoken French proficiency for client-facing sales or support positions in Canada | Validating oral language ability for roles that require active listening and real-time verbal responses in Canadian French
Description: Test automatisé de français parlé qui évalue l'aisance, la prononciation, l'écoute active, le vocabulaire, la grammaire, et la compréhension du français parlé. Your use of this assessment product may be subject to New York City Law 144 (Regulation of the Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools) (dated July 5, 2023). Compliance with Law 144 is your responsibility.
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Name: SVAR - Spoken French (European) (New)
Test type: Simulations
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: European French spoken fluency, French pronunciation accuracy, Listening comprehension of spoken French, Active listening and response relevance, Spoken vocabulary range and appropriateness, Spoken grammar accuracy, Conversational turn-taking and coherence, Understanding of European French register and idioms
Primary domain: language
Use cases: Screen candidates for customer-facing or support roles that require clear, natural spoken European French on phone or voice channels. | Validate oral communication skills for roles needing presentations, meetings, or negotiations conducted in European French. | Assess whether bilingual candidates can accurately understand and respond to native European French speakers, including regional phrasing and register.
Description: Test automatisé de français parlé qui évalue l'aisance, la prononciation, l'écoute active, le vocabulaire, la grammaire, et la compréhension du français parlé. Your use of this assessment product may be subject to New York City Law 144 (Regulation of the Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools) (dated July 5, 2023). Compliance with Law 144 is your responsibility.
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Name: SVAR - Spoken Spanish (Castilian) (New)
Test type: Simulations
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: Castilian Spanish spoken fluency (speech rate, coherence, flow), Castilian Spanish pronunciation (phonetics, accent features), Listening comprehension of spoken Castilian Spanish, Active listening and appropriate verbal responses, Spoken vocabulary breadth and register appropriateness, Grammar accuracy in spontaneous spoken Spanish, Speech intelligibility and prosody (enunciation, intonation)
Primary domain: language
Use cases: Screen candidates for customer-facing roles requiring spoken Castilian Spanish (phone/chat/in-person) | Verify spoken Spanish comprehension and response quality for interpreter/translator or trainer hires | Assess verbal language readiness for roles requiring spontaneous conversational Spanish (interviews, client meetings)
Description: Test automatizado de español oral que mide la fluidez, la pronunciación, la escucha activa, el vocabulario, la gramática y la comprensión oral del español. Your use of this assessment product may be subject to New York City Law 144 (Regulation of the Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools) (dated July 5, 2023). Compliance with Law 144 is your responsibility.
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Name: SVAR - Spoken Spanish (North American) (New)
Test type: Simulations
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: Spoken Spanish fluency, Pronunciation and intelligibility, Oral listening comprehension, Active listening and conversational response, Vocabulary breadth and appropriateness, Grammatical accuracy in speech, Recognition of North American Spanish variants
Primary domain: language
Use cases: Screen candidates for customer-facing roles that require clear, fluent spoken Spanish on phone or video with North American Spanish speakers | Validate bilingual candidates' ability to understand and respond to spoken Spanish instructions and questions in operational or support roles | Assess suitability of applicants for roles that require conducting meetings, interviews, or negotiations in Spanish
Description: Test automatizado de español oral que mide la fluidez, la pronunciación, la escucha activa, el vocabulario, la gramática y la comprensión oral del español. Your use of this assessment product may be subject to New York City Law 144 (Regulation of the Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools) (dated July 5, 2023). Compliance with Law 144 is your responsibility.
Read more on https://www.shl.com/legal/shl-us-regulatory-compliance/


Name: Swing (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 4 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Swing UI components (JButton, JLabel, JTextField, JCheckBox, JComboBox, JTable, JTree), Top-level containers and panels (JFrame, JDialog, JPanel), Layout managers (BorderLayout, FlowLayout, GridLayout, GridBagLayout, BoxLayout, GroupLayout), Layout constraints and component positioning (GridBagConstraints, BorderLayout constraints), Event listener interfaces (ActionListener, MouseListener, KeyListener, ItemListener, ChangeListener), Event objects and handler methods (ActionEvent, MouseEvent, KeyEvent and corresponding callbacks), Registering listeners and implementing handlers (addXListener, anonymous inner classes, lambda handlers), Component composition and containment hierarchy (nesting containers, component tree)
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screen Java desktop / GUI developer candidates for knowledge of Swing components, containers, layouts, and event handling. | Differentiate applicants who can design correct Swing layouts and position components using appropriate layout managers and constraints. | Verify ability to implement event-driven behavior by registering listeners and handling ActionEvent/MouseEvent/KeyEvent correctly.
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge of components, containers, layouts and event handling in Swing.


Name: Tableau (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 8 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Data connections, joins and blending, Data preparation and reshaping (pivot, extracts), Calculated fields and functions (string, date, math, aggregation), Level of Detail (LOD) and table calculations (running total, window functions), Filters, context filters and parameters, Chart and visualization authoring (bar, line, scatter, map, mark encoding), Forecasting and time-series settings (built-in models, smoothing, confidence intervals), Dashboards, layout and formatting (labels, tooltips, axes)
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screen candidates who claim Tableau proficiency to verify they can prepare data, build visualizations, apply filters and create calculations | Assess BI/analytics hires for ability to implement time-series forecasting and advanced calculations within Tableau dashboards | Validate that a candidate can build production-ready dashboards with correct joins, data reshaping, formatting and interactive filters/parameters
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge of how to use Tableau to prepare tables, create visualizations, perform calculations, apply filters and carry out forecasting.


Name: Telecommunications Engineering (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 7 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Graduate, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor, Supervisor
Key concepts: Analog modulation techniques (AM, FM, PM), Digital modulation and multiplexing (PSK, QAM, TDM, FDM), Signal sampling and filtering (Nyquist, anti‑aliasing), Noise, signal‑to‑noise ratio and link budget calculations, Electromagnetic field theory and wave propagation, Transmission lines and impedance matching, Microwave components and waveguide theory, Antenna fundamentals and radiation patterns
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Pre‑hire screening for telecommunications or RF engineers to verify foundational knowledge in analog/digital communications and microwave systems | Shortlisting candidates for roles involving RF link design, link‑budgeting and propagation planning | Assessing competency for engineering positions that require working with transmission lines, impedance matching and microwave components
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge of analog communication, digital communication, electromagnetism and microwave engineering.


Name: Teradata Development (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 9 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Teradata RDBMS architecture (Parsing Engine, AMPs, BYNET), Teradata utilities (FastLoad, MultiLoad, TPump, FastExport, BTEQ, TPT), Workload management and scheduling (TASM, workload rules, throttling), Performance and availability features (fallback, AMP recovery, journaling), Teradata SQL extensions and syntax (Teradata-specific functions and DDL), SQL query optimization and EXPLAIN plan analysis, Physical database design (Primary Index, Secondary Index, Join Index), Table partitioning and partitioning strategies, Logical expressions and subqueries
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screen SQL developers for proficiency in Teradata SQL, EXPLAIN plan interpretation, and query optimization | Evaluate database designers for correct use of primary/secondary/join indexes and partitioning strategies on Teradata | Assess DBAs or ETL engineers for experience with Teradata utilities, workload management, and availability/recovery features
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge on Teradata concepts of RDBMS components, performance availability features, utilities, workload management, basic extensions, logical expressions, subqueries, SQL optimization, physical database design, table partitioning, query analysis and indexes.


Name: Time Management (U.S.)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 15 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: Yes
Job levels: Entry-Level, Front Line Manager, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Action plan development, Task prioritization, Scheduling, Time allocation and workload balancing, Identifying and eliminating time wasters, Managing interruptions and distractions, Monitoring and controlling progress, Decision making under time pressure
Primary domain: behavioral
Use cases: Screen individual contributors for ability to organize workload and meet deadlines in a typical office role | Select candidates for roles that require independent prioritization of multiple competing tasks | Identify employees who need training or coaching on productivity, scheduling, and reducing time-wasting behaviors
Description: This is an adaptive test that measures the candidate's knowledge of how to use time wisely in the workplace. It is designed for the average business worker and covers the following topics: Action Plans, Controlling, Decision Making, Organizing, Planning, Scheduling, Time Usage, and Time Wasters.


Name: Training Development
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 15 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: Yes
Job levels: Front Line Manager, Manager
Key concepts: Training needs analysis methods, Audience analysis and learner profiling, Instructional design strategy and curriculum planning, Writing measurable learning objectives, Designing and developing instructional materials, Training delivery and facilitation techniques, Media selection and use (classroom, e‑learning, blended), Training project planning and management, Aligning training purpose with business outcomes
Primary domain: other
Use cases: Screen experienced L&D candidates for ability to design, develop, and deliver training programs | Shortlist instructional designers who can create measurable learning objectives and appropriate materials/media | Assess trainers' capability to plan and manage training projects and align programs with business needs
Description: The Training Development test measures knowledge of developing and delivering training programs. Designed for experienced trainers, this test covers the following topics: Analysis Methods, Audience Analysis, Design Materials, Design Strategy, Developing Instructional Materials, General Knowledge, Media, Project Management Plan, Purpose of Training, Training Delivery, and Writing Instructional Objectives.


Name: Typing (New)
Test type: Simulations
Duration: 2 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: Gross typing speed (words per minute), Net typing speed (WPM after correcting errors), Typing accuracy (error rate percentage), Error types (insertions, deletions, substitutions), Touch-typing proficiency (ability to type without looking), Numeric keypad typing speed
Primary domain: admin
Use cases: Screen candidates for data-entry or clerical roles that require a minimum WPM and accuracy threshold | Validate virtual assistant or customer-support applicants’ ability to maintain speed with low error rates under timed tasks | Assess transcription or documentation hires for numeric keypad proficiency and consistent typing performance
Description: Typing based test that evaluates typing speed and accuracy.


Name: UiPath RPA Development (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 8 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: UiPath Studio workflow design, Recording modes (Basic/Desktop/Web), Selectors and UI automation, Activities, variables and arguments, Debugging and exception handling, UiPath Orchestrator deployment and scheduling, Queues and transaction processing, Attended vs unattended robots, ReFramework and best-practice project structure
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screen candidates for hands-on ability to build and debug UiPath Studio automations for desktop and web tasks | Verify knowledge required to deploy, schedule, and manage robots and jobs in UiPath Orchestrator | Assess familiarity with selectors, recorders, queues, and exception handling to ensure production‑grade RPA solutions
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge on UiPath architecture, workflows recording, UI interaction, automation, and orchestrator.


Name: Universal Competency Framework Interview Guide
Test type: Competencies, Personality & Behavior
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Director, Entry-Level, Executive, Front Line Manager, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Communication skills, Interpersonal influence, Team collaboration, Leadership potential, Decision-making & problem solving, Planning & prioritization, Adaptability & change agility, Results orientation, Customer orientation, Integrity & ethical judgment
Primary domain: behavioral
Use cases: Compare finalists using a consistent competency profile to inform selection for a client-facing or managerial role | Assess internal candidates' leadership potential and identify competency gaps for promotion or succession planning | Identify individual development needs during onboarding or performance development based on measured competency strengths and weaknesses
Description: The UCF Interview Guide provides a structured way of gathering information about each candidate and their competency potential across the 20 UCF Dimensions.

NOTE: Simplified Chinese Guide is available from local office; Portuguese Guide is available from Distributor


Name: Universal Competency Framework Job profiling guide
Test type: Competencies, Personality & Behavior
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Director, Entry-Level, Executive, Front Line Manager, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Communication skills, Teamwork and collaboration, Leadership and people management, Decision making and problem solving, Adaptability and resilience, Drive and achievement orientation, Planning and organizing, Customer orientation
Primary domain: behavioral
Use cases: Develop a role-specific competency profile to guide recruitment and selection decisions | Map candidate or employee assessment results to core workplace behaviours for hiring, promotion, or succession planning | Identify individual development priorities and design targeted learning or coaching plans
Description: The SHL Universal Competency Framework establishes a common language for competencies that underpins SHL’s products and services. It is a single underlying construct framework that provides a rational, consistent and practical basis for the purpose of understanding people’s behaviours at work and the likelihood of being able to succeed in a given role and in a given environment


Name: Universal Competency Framework Profiler Cards (44)
Test type: Competencies, Personality & Behavior
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Director, Entry-Level, Executive, Front Line Manager, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Leadership & people management, Decision-making & judgement, Problem-solving & analytical thinking, Planning & organising, Adaptability & change resilience, Influencing & stakeholder management, Communication skills, Collaboration & teamwork, Results orientation
Primary domain: behavioral
Use cases: Shortlisting candidates for managerial roles by assessing leadership, decision-making and stakeholder-management behaviours. | Identifying high-potential employees for development programs based on adaptability, problem-solving and results orientation. | Building role-specific competency models for hiring or succession planning across global job families.
Description: The UCF sets out the key behaviours that drive performance using a standard, proven hierarchy that can be applied to virtually any job at any level, in any organisation around the world.


Name: UNIX (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 9 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: UNIX commands, UNIX file system, File handling (I/O operations), Regular expressions, awk programming, Shell programming (Bash/sh scripting)
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screen candidates for sysadmin or DevOps roles requiring command-line proficiency and shell scripting | Assess developers' ability to perform text processing and file manipulation on Unix systems | Evaluate automation and scripting skills (awk/shell) for operational task implementation
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge on the concepts of UNIX commands, file system, file handling, regular expression, awk programming and shell programming.


Name: VB.NET (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 10 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: VB.NET assemblies and deployment (assembly structure, strong naming), VB.NET object-oriented programming (classes, inheritance, interfaces, polymorphism, encapsulation), ADO.NET data access (SqlConnection/Connection, SqlCommand, DataReader, DataAdapter, DataSet, transactions), Multithreading in VB.NET (Thread, ThreadPool/Task, synchronization primitives, cross-thread UI updates), Exception handling in VB.NET (Try...Catch...Finally, custom exceptions, propagation), Windows Forms GUI development (controls, events, event handlers, form lifecycle), Delegates and events (AddHandler/RemoveHandler, event-driven patterns)
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screen candidates for a VB.NET developer role focused on Windows Forms applications and desktop UI | Assess a developer's ability to implement data access and transaction logic using ADO.NET | Evaluate knowledge required to build thread-safe VB.NET components and handle exceptions correctly
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge on the concepts of VB.NET assemblies, OOPs concepts, ADO.NET, multithreading, exception handling and GUI.


Name: Verify - Deductive Reasoning
Test type: Ability & Aptitude
Duration: 20 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: Yes
Job levels: Director, Entry-Level, Executive, Front Line Manager, General Population, Graduate, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor, Supervisor
Key concepts: Deductive reasoning (drawing conclusions from premises), Syllogistic reasoning, Rule-based inference, Evaluating argument strength and validity, Identifying logical inconsistencies and fallacies, Completing scenarios from incomplete information, Analytical scenario interpretation
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Pre-hire screen for roles that require logical problem solving and rule-based decision-making (e.g., analysts, auditors, compliance staff). | Post-hire assessment to identify employees who need development in formal reasoning, argument evaluation, or decision accuracy. | Shortlisting candidates for roles that require rapid inferencing from given facts and detection of invalid arguments (e.g., legal assistants, investigators).
Description: The Verify Deductive Reasoning Test is an online ability assessment that can be used to support both pre- and post-hire assessment processes. It enables organisations to recruit and develop candidates applying for jobs at all levels that require deductive reasoning ability.

The Deductive Reasoning Test is a new test in the SHL Verify range of ability tests, and measures the ability to:
•	draw logical conclusions based on information provided
•	identify strengths and weaknesses of arguments
•	complete scenarios using incomplete information

The test is 18 minutes long, has 20 items and is designed to provide an indication of how an individual will perform when asked to develop solutions when presented with information and draw sound conclusions from data.

This form of reasoning is commonly required to support work and decision-making in many different types of jobs and at many levels. Sample tasks for jobs that may require deductive reasoning include, but are not limited to:
•	evaluate arguments
•	analyse scenarios
•	draw logical conclusions


Name: Verify - Following Instructions
Test type: Ability & Aptitude
Duration: 8 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: Following written instructions, Rule-based decision making, Attention to detail, Reading comprehension, Sequential processing, Applying conditional logic, Procedure error detection
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Screen candidates for roles that require strict adherence to SOPs and procedural steps (e.g., data entry, assembly line, lab technician). | Evaluate suitability for customer service or support roles where employees must apply scripts and company policies accurately. | Assess ability to apply complex rule sets in compliance-sensitive tasks (e.g., claims processing, pharmacy technician, regulatory support).
Description: This test measures a candidate's ability to follow detailed instructions and then select the correct course of action. Candidates are presented with a set of rules and need to choose the appropriate response for various situations based on the rules given.


Name: Verify - G+
Test type: Ability & Aptitude
Duration: 36 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: Yes
Job levels: General Population, Graduate, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor, Supervisor, Director, Entry-Level, Executive, Front Line Manager
Key concepts: Numerical reasoning, Mathematical computation, Data interpretation (graphs and tables), Deductive reasoning (logical inference), Inductive reasoning (pattern recognition and sequence completion), Analytical problem solving (scenario analysis)
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Screen candidates for roles that require quantitative decision-making and data interpretation (e.g., financial analyst, operations analyst). | Assess problem-solving and logical reasoning ability for technical or consulting hires across all seniority levels. | Select applicants for positions needing pattern recognition and inductive thinking (e.g., quality control, research assistants).
Description: The G+ test is part of the Verify suite of cognitive ability tests. The test is designed to measure three types of ability: Numerical, Deductive, and Inductive. There are 30 questions in the test, with 10 questions for each of the three abilities measured. Sample tasks for jobs that may require these abilities include, but are not limited to: evaluating arguments, analyzing scenarios, working with data, doing mathematical computations, interpreting graphs and tables, and drawing logical conclusions. The G+ test, due to its adaptive nature, is appropriate for all job levels and roles.


Name: Verify - General Ability Screen
Test type: Ability & Aptitude
Duration: 10 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: Yes
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: General mental ability (g), Fluid reasoning, Inductive (abstract) reasoning, Deductive/logical reasoning, Basic numerical reasoning, Basic verbal comprehension, Problem-solving speed, Learning aptitude / ability to learn
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Early-stage screening to sift large applicant pools for entry-level roles and identify candidates with baseline cognitive ability | Pre-screen before administering longer or role-specific assessments to improve process efficiency and candidate experience | Quick online check to find candidates likely to learn quickly or handle training-heavy entry-level positions
Description: The General Ability Screen is a first for us – a measure of general mental ability or ‘g’ .
Targeted at ‘entry-level’ roles, General Ability Screen is intended to precede other measures to provide process efficiency, and to ensure candidates experience the most positive possible assessment process, by being quick, fair and available as an online test 24/7/365.
As the name suggests, the test is designed to be used in screening or sifting processes


Name: Verify - Inductive Reasoning (2014)
Test type: Ability & Aptitude
Duration: 24 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: Yes
Job levels: Executive, Front Line Manager, General Population, Graduate, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor, Supervisor, Director, Entry-Level
Key concepts: Pattern recognition, Rule induction, Series and sequence completion, Matrix/spatial reasoning, Analogical reasoning, Abstraction and generalization, Hypothesis formulation and testing, Problem-solving with ambiguous information
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Screen candidates for R&D or product-development roles where deriving rules from limited examples and applying them to novel situations is required | Identify applicants who can learn new concepts quickly and resolve complex, ambiguous problems in senior technical or sales roles | Shortlist individuals for positions that require rapid pattern-based decision-making and conceptual generalization (e.g., strategy, innovation teams)
Description: Inductive Reasoning is a test used for job candidates applying to jobs at all levels that require logical reasoning ability. Sample tasks for jobs that may require inductive reasoning include, but are not limited to dealing with new concepts and approaches, answering questions of ‘why’ and ‘how’ and resolving complex and ambiguous problems. Potential job titles that use this ability are Senior Sales, Product/Service Development, Research and Development.


Name: Verify - Numerical Ability
Test type: Ability & Aptitude
Duration: 20 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: Yes
Job levels: Director, Entry-Level, Executive, Front Line Manager, General Population, Graduate, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor, Supervisor
Key concepts: Numerical problem formulation from text, Arithmetic computation (multi-step calculations), Fractions, percentages and ratios, Basic algebraic manipulation, Interpreting tables and charts, Descriptive statistics (mean, median, simple rates), Currency and workplace financial calculations, Unit conversion and scaling
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Screen candidates for roles that require routine numerical accuracy (finance clerks, accounting assistants, payroll administrators). | Assess applicants for data-literate positions that must interpret workplace figures and produce calculations (sales analysts, operations coordinators). | Shortlist candidates whose jobs will involve extracting quantitative information from written materials and tables.
Description: The next-generation Verify Numerical Ability Test provides a replacement for the existing Numerical Reasoning test in our Verify range of ability tests and the Global Cognitive Index – Adaptive Quantitative test, and measures the ability to:
•	Derive the numerical problem from a written problem
•	Calculate the answer to numerical equations
•	Work with numerical data in a realistic workplace context

The test is 20 minutes long, has 16 items and is designed to provide an indication of how an individual will perform when asked to work with numerical information or statistical details.


Name: Verify - Technical Checking - Next Generation
Test type: Ability & Aptitude
Duration: 5 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: perceptual speed, visual pattern matching, rule-based symbol matching, visual discrimination, error detection, attention to detail, time-pressured decision making, non-verbal rule application
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Screen candidates for roles requiring rapid, accurate verification of visual information (e.g., data entry, invoice checking, record reconciliation) | Assess suitability for manufacturing or assembly positions where operators must detect misaligned or incorrect parts quickly | Include in pre-employment screening to identify applicants with strong attention to detail under time pressure
Description: The Technical Checking assessment is part of the Verify suite of cognitive ability assessments. Technical Checking measures perceptual speed and accuracy. This assessment requires examinees to quickly and accurately match symbols and switches based on a given set of rules. The Technical Checking assessment is mostly non-verbal and features shapes and figures. As with all assessments included in the Verify suite, the Technical Checking assessment allows organizations to assess this aspect of cognitive ability in an unproctored setting. This assessment is appropriate for all job levels and job titles, but is especially relevant for jobs that require the ability to quickly assess the accuracy of information against a set of rules.


Name: Verify - Verbal Ability - Next Generation
Test type: Ability & Aptitude
Duration: 15 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: Yes
Job levels: General Population, Graduate, Executive, Director, Entry-Level, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor, Supervisor, Front Line Manager
Key concepts: Reading comprehension of written passages, Main idea identification, Tone and author intent interpretation, Inferential reasoning and predicting author responses, Identifying supporting details and evidence, Evaluating argument strength and logical consistency
Primary domain: language
Use cases: Screen candidates who must accurately interpret reports, correspondence, instructions, or policy documents. | Assess applicants for analyst or research roles that require extracting main ideas and evaluating arguments in written materials. | Compare verbal reasoning ability across job levels during selection because the adaptive test is appropriate for all seniority ranges.
Description: The Verbal Ability test measures the ability to read written passages and comprehend the text, interpret tone and author intent, identify main ideas, and predict author responses. Sample tasks for jobs that may require verbal ability include, but are not limited to: working with reports, correspondence, instructions, and research information. The Verbal Ability test, due to its adaptive nature, is appropriate for all job levels and roles.


Name: Verify - Working with Information
Test type: Ability & Aptitude
Duration: 10 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: Interpreting tabular data, Extracting specific data points, Cross-referencing rows and columns, Filtering and selecting relevant entries, Detecting inconsistencies and errors in tables, Simple arithmetic on table values (sums, differences, percentages), Following multi-step logical instructions using table data
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Screening candidates for roles that require accurately extracting and using data from spreadsheets or reports (e.g., data entry, admin assistants). | Assessing applicants for operational or analyst roles who must interpret tables, compare entries, and perform basic calculations from tabular reports. | Evaluating ability to process and verify information under time pressure for customer support, procurement, or scheduling positions.
Description: This test measures a candidate's ability to process information. Candidates are given information in different table formats and are asked to use the information provided to answer related questions.


Name: Verify G+ - Ability Test Report
Test type: Ability & Aptitude
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Key concepts: General Ability (g), Numerical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Numerical Data Interpretation, Logical Problem Solving, Comparison-group Benchmarking
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Screen applicants for roles requiring strong analytical and quantitative reasoning skills. | Differentiate candidates on overall cognitive ability and specific reasoning subskills during selection or assessment-center shortlisting. | Compare candidate performance to a chosen benchmark group to inform hiring or development decisions.
Description: The SHL Verify G+ Ability Test Report provides the candidate's overall General Ability score alongside scores on Numerical, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning, using the comparison group selected by the user.


Name: Verify G+ - Candidate Report
Test type: Ability & Aptitude
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Key concepts: Numerical reasoning, Deductive reasoning, Inductive reasoning, Data interpretation, Quantitative problem solving, Pattern recognition, Logical inference
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Provide developmental feedback to candidates after a cognitive assessment to highlight strengths and improvement areas in numerical, deductive, and inductive reasoning. | Inform coaching or training plans for candidates entering roles that require data-driven decision making and logical problem solving. | Help recruiters screen for candidates with required quantitative and pattern-recognition abilities for analytical or technical positions.
Description: The SHL Verify G+ Ability Candidate Report provides the candidate with feedback on their Numerical, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning results. It does not include the overall score, as it is intended for feedback and developmental purposes. The report focuses on how the candidate can improve their abilities in each area (deductive, inductive, and numerical). Please note: language availability for the G+ Candidate Report is currently more limited than for the manger-facing G+ Ability Report.


Name: Verify Interactive Ability Report
Test type: Ability & Aptitude
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Key concepts: Numerical reasoning (basic math, data interpretation), Verbal reasoning (comprehension, argument evaluation), Logical/inductive reasoning (pattern recognition, sequences), Abstract/spatial reasoning (non-verbal problem solving), Information processing speed (timed decision-making), Problem-solving and decision making, Attention to detail/accuracy under time pressure, Learning agility (ability to apply new rules quickly)
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Screen candidates for roles that require fast, general cognitive ability (e.g., graduate programs, entry-level analyst roles) | Shortlist applicants when assessing aptitude for problem-solving and data interpretation tasks under time constraints | Differentiate between similarly qualified applicants by measuring reasoning speed, accuracy, and learning agility
Description: Verify Interactive Ability Report

Verify Interactive Ability Report

Verify Interactive Ability Report


Name: Verify Interactive G+ Candidate Report
Test type: Ability & Aptitude
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Key concepts: Numerical reasoning (data interpretation and basic arithmetic), Verbal reasoning (comprehension and logical inference), Abstract/logical reasoning (pattern and sequence recognition), Attention to detail (error detection and accuracy), Problem solving (multi-step analytical reasoning), Information processing speed (working memory and response time), Diagrammatic/spatial reasoning (shape and relation analysis)
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Screening candidates for general cognitive ability when hiring for analytical or entry‑level professional roles | Shortlisting applicants for roles that require data interpretation and high attention to detail (e.g., finance, administration) | Assessing candidates' problem‑solving speed and learning potential for fast‑paced operational or technical support positions
Description: Verify Interactive G+ Candidate Report

Verify Interactive G+ Candidate Report

Verify Interactive G+ Candidate Report


Name: Verify Interactive G+ Report
Test type: Ability & Aptitude
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Graduate, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Numerical reasoning, Verbal reasoning, Inductive/abstract reasoning, Information processing speed, Attention to detail, Problem solving
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Screen candidates for general cognitive aptitude when hiring for roles that require rapid problem solving and data interpretation | Shortlist applicants for graduate, entry-level or technical roles where numerical and verbal reasoning predict on-the-job learning | Validate candidates' ability to process information accurately and make logical inferences under timed conditions
Description: Report for Verify Interactive G+

Verify Interactive G+ Report

Report for Verify Interactive G+


Name: Verify Interactive Process Monitoring
Test type: Ability & Aptitude
Duration: 18 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Graduate, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: sustained attention and vigilance, visual monitoring of instrument panels, detection of deviations from control limits (anomaly detection), speed and accuracy of response to alarms/feedback, pattern recognition in time-series/process indicators, error detection and signal discrimination, following procedures to maintain process safety
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Screen candidates for control-room or operations roles that require continuous instrument monitoring and timely interventions to prevent incidents. | Select manufacturing or production-line staff responsible for keeping equipment and processes within safety and quality control limits. | Assess technicians and maintenance personnel who must detect and respond accurately to changes in machinery or process indicators.
Description: The SHL Verify Range of Ability Tests is a suite of cognitive ability assessments appropriate for candidates at a wide range of job levels. The SHL Process Monitoring assessment is designed for candidates in a wide range of industries where following processes, ensuring vigilance and maintaining machinery are important aspects of the job role. It measures candidates' ability to respond in a timely manner to instrument feedback and monitor variations in a production process in order to maintain the process within specified safe control limits.


Name: Virtual Assessment and Development Centers
Test type: Personality & Behavior
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Director, Entry-Level, Executive, Front Line Manager, General Population, Graduate, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor, Supervisor
Key concepts: inbox management and prioritization, written analysis and report writing, live virtual interview performance, role-play negotiation and influencing, group-exercise teamwork and collaboration, leadership behaviours (delegation and decision-making), coaching and feedback delivery, decision-making under time pressure
Primary domain: behavioral
Use cases: Assess leadership potential and decision-making in remote hires for mid-to-senior management roles | Evaluate communication, teamwork and prioritization skills for customer-facing or operational roles using realistic simulations | Identify development needs for internal employees via simulated coaching, role-play and written-analysis exercises
Description: SHL’s innovative virtual assessment centers wow new hires or existing employees and show how you invest in your people. They are a highly engaging experience, inclusive and packed with predictive power to undercover potential.

SHL’s virtual assessment and development center platform is packaged with features to support your candidates, assessors and center administrators.

Deliver a full range of assessment center exercises, from inbox simulations and written analysis, through coaching and role-play with preparation materials and one to one live virtual interactions, to assigned or unassigned role group exercises. Exercises are available across a range of job levels and industry scenarios

Want to find out more or book a demo? Visit https://www.shl.com/en/solutions/virtual/virtual-assessment-development-center/ Language Availability for the candidate and assessor simulation interface is shown in the list below. Language Availability for the live interactions interface (Smart Interview Live) is currently:  English US, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Canadian French, Italian, Dutch, Latin American Spanish, Romanian, Indonesian, German, Greek.


Name: Visual Basic for Applications (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 7 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: VBA syntax and semantics, Data types and variable scope, Control flow and looping constructs, Procedures and functions (Sub/Function), Error handling and debugging (On Error, breakpoints), UserForms and form controls (TextBox, ComboBox, ListBox, Buttons), Event-driven programming and control events, Office object model automation (e.g., Excel ranges, Word documents), Macro security and digital signatures (Trust Center, execution policy)
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screen candidates for a role building Office automation using VBA (macros, forms, automation). | Verify an applicant's ability to design and debug UserForms and event-driven controls in Excel/Word solutions. | Assess knowledge of macro security and signing policies for compliance-sensitive VBA deployments.
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge of VBA programming constructs, forms, controls and VBA security.


Name: Visual Comparison - UK
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 5 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: Visual comparison of numeric strings, Numeric discrimination (detecting non-identical digits/values), Perceptual speed (rapid visual processing), Attention to detail / error detection, Selective visual attention (filtering distractors), Short-term visual working memory, Accuracy in visual matching tasks
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Screening candidates for data-entry or clerical roles that require fast, accurate comparison of numeric information. | Assessing applicants for quality-control or inspection positions that must detect errors in numeric records or labels. | Evaluating suitability for bookkeeping, accounting support, or audit roles where identifying mismatched figures is essential.
Description: This assessment measures ability to efficiently compare information and detect errors. The test taker is required to examine four pairs of numbers and select the set of numbers that are notidentical.


Name: Visual Comparison - US
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 5 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: visual comparison of numeric strings, digit-level visual discrimination, error detection in tabular/numeric data, attention to detail, short-term visual working memory, selective visual scanning, processing speed with accuracy
Primary domain: cognitive
Use cases: Assessing candidates for data entry roles that require fast, accurate verification of numeric records | Screening accounting or billing staff who must detect mismatches in invoices, statements, or ledgers | Evaluating quality assurance or audit personnel responsible for spotting numeric discrepancies in reports
Description: This assessment measures ability to efficiently compare information and detect errors. The test taker is required to examine four pairs of numbers and select the set of numbers that are not identical.


Name: VLSI and Embedded Systems (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 9 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: CMOS transistor operation and fabrication basics, Combinational and sequential digital logic design (including FSMs), HDL/RTL concepts (Verilog/VHDL syntax, simulation, synthesis-ready coding), Logic synthesis and physical design basics (synthesis, placement & routing, floorplanning), Timing analysis and clocking (setup/hold times, metastability, timing closure), ASIC vs FPGA architectures and toolchain differences, Design for testability and test methods (scan, JTAG/boundary-scan), Embedded microcontroller architecture and memory-mapped I/O (e.g., ARM core concepts), Embedded software fundamentals (C for embedded, interrupts, device drivers, ISRs), Peripheral interfaces and data conversion (I2C, SPI, UART, ADC/DAC)
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screening candidates for a junior VLSI or embedded systems engineering role to verify foundational hardware and firmware knowledge | Filtering applicants for FPGA/ASIC design internships or entry-level positions before hands-on technical interviews | Validating baseline embedded firmware skills (microcontroller architecture, interrupts, peripheral protocols) for embedded software roles
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge of VLSI and embedded systems basics.


Name: What Is The Value - US
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 5 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: Yes
Job levels: Entry-Level
Key concepts: Cash counting accuracy, Making correct change, US currency recognition (bills and coins), Basic money arithmetic (addition, subtraction, decimals), Cash transaction speed and efficiency, Till/cash-drawer reconciliation, Handling cash under distraction/pressure
Primary domain: admin
Use cases: Screen candidates for cashier or retail sales associate roles that require routine cash transactions and accurate change-making | Evaluate front-line staff (ticket sellers, concessions, parking attendants) for speedy, error-free cash handling | Verify entry-level banking or hospitality hires can balance cash drawers and minimize till discrepancies
Description: The What is the Value –US test measures money handling ability. This test is designed for entry-level positions where handling money is required on a regular basis.


Name: Workplace Administration Skills (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 12 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor, Supervisor
Key concepts: workspace organization and filing systems, file naming and folder management, data entry accuracy and validation, spreadsheet basics (data entry, sorting, simple formulas), word processing and document formatting, email and calendar management, basic office equipment and PC troubleshooting, task prioritization and administrative problem solving
Primary domain: admin
Use cases: Screening candidates for entry-level administrative assistant or receptionist roles to verify basic office skills. | Assessing current staff for readiness to handle routine data-entry, document preparation, and scheduling tasks. | Selecting remote or hybrid hires who must reliably manage electronic files, email/calendar, and simple office systems.
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the ability to organize one's workplace, properly maintain data, perform simple tasks on the computer and resolve administrative issues.


Name: Workplace Health and Safety (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 9 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level, Graduate, Manager, Supervisor, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Basic first aid (CPR, wound care, shock management), Emergency response and evacuation procedures, Fire safety and fire extinguisher basics, Hazard identification and incident reporting, Personal protective equipment (PPE) use, Workplace cleanliness and sanitation practices, Personal hygiene and infection control (handwashing, respiratory etiquette)
Primary domain: other
Use cases: Screen candidates for frontline roles requiring basic first aid and emergency response knowledge (retail, hospitality, manufacturing). | Verify staff readiness for sanitation-sensitive environments where cleanliness and hygiene are critical (food service, care homes). | Assess suitability for safety-sensitive positions that require PPE use and hazard reporting (warehouse, maintenance).
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge of first aid, emergency safety measures, cleanliness and personal hygiene.


Name: WriteX - Email Writing (Customer Service) (New)
Test type: Simulations
Duration: 15 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level, Graduate, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor, Supervisor
Key concepts: Customer-service email composition, Grammar and syntax, Professional tone and empathy, Clarity and conciseness, Email etiquette and conventions (greetings, closings, subject lines), Response structure and organization (acknowledgement, resolution steps), Problem-resolution language and actionability, Spelling and punctuation
Primary domain: language
Use cases: Assess candidates for written customer-support roles (email/chat) to ensure clear, professional responses | Screen non-native English applicants for adequate grammar, tone, and email etiquette in customer communications | Validate applicants' ability to structure actionable, customer-oriented email replies that resolve issues
Description: Open response test that evaluates the ability to write proper emails in English. The test provides scores on content, grammar and email etiquette. Your use of this assessment product may be subject to New York City Law 144 (Regulation of the Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools) (dated July 5, 2023). Compliance with Law 144 is your responsibility.
Read more on https://www.shl.com/legal/shl-us-regulatory-compliance/


Name: WriteX - Email Writing (Managerial) (New)
Test type: Simulations
Duration: 15 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level, Graduate, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor, Supervisor
Key concepts: Professional email composition, English grammar and punctuation, Tone and register (managerial/formal), Email structure and formatting (subject lines, paragraphs, bullets), Clarity and conciseness, Audience adaptation and stakeholder targeting, Call-to-action and directive clarity, Email etiquette (salutations, sign-offs, CC/BCC, reply-all protocol)
Primary domain: managerial
Use cases: Screen managerial candidates for the ability to write clear, grammatically correct emails to delegate tasks, provide feedback, or escalate issues. | Validate English email etiquette and tone for roles requiring frequent internal/external written communication. | Shortlist candidates who can adapt message structure and calls-to-action to different stakeholder audiences.
Description: Open response test that evaluates the ability to write proper emails in English. The test provides scores on content, grammar and email etiquette. Your use of this assessment product may be subject to New York City Law 144 (Regulation of the Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools) (dated July 5, 2023). Compliance with Law 144 is your responsibility.
Read more on https://www.shl.com/legal/shl-us-regulatory-compliance/


Name: WriteX - Email Writing (Sales) (New)
Test type: Biodata & Situational Judgement, Simulations
Duration: 15 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Entry-Level, Graduate, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor, Supervisor
Key concepts: Sales email composition, Subject line writing, Persuasive call-to-action, Audience personalization, Tone and register adjustment, Clarity and conciseness, Grammar and punctuation, Email structure and formatting
Primary domain: sales
Use cases: Screen candidates for BDR/SDR roles to assess ability to craft persuasive outbound outreach emails | Evaluate account managers or customer success hires for professional, etiquette-compliant client communications | Pre‑hire assessment of marketing or salespeople to verify grammar, clarity, and effective call-to-action placement in email campaigns
Description: Open response test that evaluates the ability to write proper emails in English. The test provides scores on content, grammar and email etiquette. Your use of this assessment product may be subject to New York City Law 144 (Regulation of the Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools) (dated July 5, 2023). Compliance with Law 144 is your responsibility.
Read more on https://www.shl.com/legal/shl-us-regulatory-compliance/


Name: Written English v1
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 30 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: Yes
Job levels: Entry-Level, Front Line Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Articles (definite, indefinite, zero article), Pronoun reference and agreement, Verb forms, tense and aspect, Noun forms, countability and pluralization, Prepositions and prepositional phrase usage, Parallel structure in sentence construction, Conjunctions (coordinating and subordinating), Comparatives and superlatives, Misused words and commonly confused word choice, Reading comprehension (main idea, detail, inference)
Primary domain: language
Use cases: Screen non-native candidates for customer service roles that require clear, grammatically correct written US English | Evaluate administrative or clerical applicants who will draft emails, reports, and routine documentation | Assess ESL candidates' ability to comprehend written instructions and accurately interpret written material
Description: The Written English test measures knowledge of US English grammar and English reading comprehension. It is designed for those with English as a second language and covers the following topics: Articles, Comparisons, Conjunctions, General Questions, Misused Words, Nouns, Parallel Structure, Prepositions, Pronouns, Specific Questions, and Verbs.


Name: Written Spanish
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 22 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: Yes
Job levels: Entry-Level, Front Line Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Spanish verb conjugation (tenses and moods), Use of Spanish pronouns (subject, object, reflexive, clitic placement), Noun gender and number agreement, Adjective agreement and placement, Prepositions and prepositional phrases, Adverb formation and usage (including comparatives/superlatives), Coordinating and subordinating conjunctions, Reading comprehension (literal and inferential understanding of Spanish texts)
Primary domain: language
Use cases: Screen non-native applicants for written Spanish proficiency needed for customer support or administrative roles. | Verify a candidate's grammar knowledge for roles that require drafting or editing Spanish documents. | Confirm reading comprehension ability for positions that require interpreting Spanish instructions, reports, or correspondence.
Description: This test measures knowledge of Spanish grammar and Spanish reading comprehension skills. Designed primarily for individuals where Spanish is their second language, this test covers the following topics: Adjectives, Adverbs, Conjunctions, Nouns, Prepositions, Pronouns, Verbs, and Reading Comprehension.


Name: Zabbix (New)
Test type: Knowledge & Skills
Duration: 9 minutes
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Zabbix server-agent-proxy architecture, Items and triggers configuration, Data collection protocols (SNMP, IPMI, JMX, agent, trapper), Low-level discovery and template management, Data storage, retention and housekeeping, Alerting, actions and notification media, User management, roles and authentication (LDAP/SAML), Scaling and high-availability considerations, Dashboards, graphs and visualization, Zabbix API and automation
Primary domain: technical
Use cases: Screen candidates for a Zabbix administrator role to validate skills in configuring hosts, templates, items, triggers and notifications | Evaluate applicants for designing or scaling a Zabbix monitoring architecture (server/proxy/DB/HA) and managing data retention | Assess ability to automate monitoring tasks and integrate Zabbix with alerting/ITSM systems via API and notification media
Description: Multi-choice test that measures the knowledge of Zabbix architecture, data handling, monitoring and administration.


Name: 360 Digital Report
Test type: Development & 360
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Director, Manager, Entry-Level, Executive, Front Line Manager, General Population, Graduate
Key concepts: Multi-rater (360) feedback interpretation, Stakeholder feedback aggregation, Competency gap analysis, Prioritization of development needs, Development action planning, Feedback data visualization, Self-awareness and insight generation, Report export (PDF) for offline sharing
Primary domain: behavioral
Use cases: Identify and prioritize leadership or role-specific development needs by synthesizing multi-rater feedback. | Provide managers and coaches with an interactive, visual report to guide performance reviews and individual development plans. | Supply a downloadable PDF summary of 360 feedback for coaching sessions, HR records, or external stakeholder review.
Description: Introducing the new 360 Digital Report from SHL! Our latest offering revolutionizes the reporting experience for our 360 products, catering to the modern user's needs for enhanced usability and actionable insights. With a sleek, interactive interface, this report provides a exploration of feedback data, focusing on user development and comprehensive evaluation. Users can now enjoy a visually engaging experience, with the capability to download the report in PDF format for offline access. Upgrade your reporting experience today with SHL's innovative 360 Digital Report!


Name: 360° Multi-Rater Feedback System (MFS)
Test type: Development & 360, Personality & Behavior
Remote support: Yes
Adaptive support: No
Job levels: Director, Executive, Front Line Manager, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor
Key concepts: Interpersonal communication, Leadership effectiveness, Teamwork and collaboration, People management (managing direct reports), Stakeholder influence and relationship-building, Decision-making and accountability, Adaptability and change management, Self-awareness and reflective practice, Conflict resolution
Primary domain: behavioral
Use cases: Assess an employee’s interpersonal and leadership behaviors using multi-source feedback to create a personalized development plan. | Support performance reviews and succession planning by aggregating manager, peer, and direct report ratings on core competencies. | Identify team-level development needs and measure the impact of leadership development interventions over time.
Description: SHL 360, or the Multi-Rater Feedback System (‘MFS’), provides a holistic 360-degree view of an employee by gathering feedback from the employee’s manager, peers, direct reports, and/or other raters.  By offering a wide range of perspectives, 360 feedback gives employees a more thorough understanding of not only their strengths, weaknesses, and development opportunities, but also their impact on others.  360-degree multi-rater assessments are based on SHL’s Universal Competency Framework (“UCF”), using our proven library of research-driven competencies to provide opportunities for managers, peers, and direct reports to supply useful developmental feedback that they may not otherwise share.  SHL can also offer support and training throughout the entire process, from defining objectives through interpreting and delivering the feedback.  360 feedback serves all levels and industries and is a positive and powerful addition to your performance management system.