Think you've got what it takes to land your dream role? First, you will need to ace the assessments!
From numerical reasoning and logical thinking to personality assessments, aptitude and psychometric tests are increasingly used by leading employers to shortlist candidates. But how do you stand out and make it to the next stage of the hiring process?
Get the inside scoop from Peter Thornton, Consultant at Graduates First, as he breaks down what employers look for, how these assessments work and the strategies to tackle them with confidence. With access to over 150 pre-hiring assessments on Graduates First, discover how you can sharpen your skills, identify your strengths and prepare smarter for your next job application.
Here's what you will take away:
- Decode the Tests: Discover the different types of aptitude and psychometric assessments used by leading employers and what they are designed to measure.
- Think Like a Recruiter: Understand how employers evaluate assessment results, what they look for in candidates and the latest trends in pre-hiring assessments.
- Unlock Graduates First: Learn how to navigate the platform, practise relevant assessments and identify the competencies needed for your desired roles.
- Practise, Learn, Improve: Put your skills to the test with live practice questions and receive real-time feedback from trainers to sharpen your approach.
Ready to turn assessment anxiety into assessment confidence? Access Graduates First: Submit an online request via [this link]. A Career Advisor may contact you to better understand your needs.
Get career-ready before NUS Career Fest 2027!
This is a pre-event workshop for NUS Career Fest 2027.
Speaker(s)
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.
Register by 26 January 2027.
(Registration will close once all slots are filled)
Career Workshops
Date: Wednesday, 27 January 2027
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Event Venue: Virtual Zoom
Faculties: College of Design and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law, School of Computing, NUS Business School
Target Audience: All students
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