Excel in Aptitude Tests with Graduates First

With top firms in various industries utilising aptitude tests and psychometric assessments as crucial screening tools, the challenge for candidates is clear: How does one not only excel but advance to the next stage of the hiring process?

Enter Graduates First, a platform hosting over 150 pre-hiring assessments, dedicated to sharpening students’ abilities and agility at handling these assessments. Learn from Graduates First’s Consultant, Peter Thornton, and Organisational Psychologist, Abdul Wahaab, on the rationale behind such tests, the variety of them, and the criteria that employers use when shortlisting applicants. 

In this workshop, you will gain an overview of commonly used pre-hiring assessment methods, current pre-hiring trends, and most importantly, try your hand at some of these tests to receive real-time feedback from the trainers. 

You will have the opportunity to:

• Familiarise yourself with the aptitude tests and assessments used by leading organisations
• Gain insights on the types of employers using these tests and how they assess your performance  
• Learn to navigate Graduates First, utilising its tools and assessments to hone your strengths and identify competencies pertinent to your desired role
• Practise sample questions from different types of tests in a live setting, receiving feedback from our trainers 

This virtual workshop is designed for students eager to navigate Graduates First effectively and elevate their performance in aptitude tests and assessments.

Spaces are limited for this session and undergraduate students are given priority booking. For any postgraduate student interested to attend, please register for the waiting list. For those without existing access to Graduates First, do indicate your interest within this form, in addition to registering for this workshop.

Speakers

Peter Thornton
Consultant, Graduates First

Peter is a Consultant and Client Relationship Manager at Graduates First. He has overseen assessment projects for Universities, Business Schools and companies in development and recruitment through continuous life cycles. As a trusted advisor, Peter provides detailed, considered, and clear insights into assessment to enhance knowledge of latest practice and technology and ultimately to better guide career journeys. 

Abdul Wahaab
Organisational Psychologist, Graduates First

Abdul is an Organisational Psychologist and BPS (British Psychological Society) Member with over 7 years’ experience providing fit-for-purpose Psychometric and Recruitment solutions, via accessible technologies, to help solve business issues for organisations and educational institutions. He supports in building client relationships and carrying out project management, client research, action planning, system testing, and test development, and continually strives toward a more seamless recruitment experience.