Strengths Test
We’ll ask you to complete an online Strengths Test as part the assessment process. This tests what you do regularly, what you do well and what motivates you. The test is not timed, but we recommending giving yourself at least an hour to complete it.
There are three parts to the test.
You will first be asked about your typical behaviour and preferences at work. You should then rate your level of agreement or disagreement with the statements.
You will then view various workplace scenarios that are relevant to the job level you have applied for, along with a range of possible actions. You must read the scenario, then provide an effectiveness rating for each action.
The last part is similar, but instead of providing an effectiveness rating on each action, you need to state which of the four actions you would be most likely to take, and which you would be least likely to take.
You’ll have a certain time period to complete the test, with the deadline detailed in the test invitation we send you by email. You can choose where and when to take the test within this time frame so ensure you plan ahead, and don’t leave it to the last minute.
We strongly encourage you to practice taking Strengths tests before completing the real assessment, as it will help familiarise you with the types of question asked. University Career Services can be a great source of information on this. There is also further information on Civil Service tests with practice examples you can try.
