How SHL tests work in practice. Mk utyazhka lica tekstiljnoj kukli. SHL tests are typically completed electronically in the first phase. Candidates are emailed a link to the tests they need to complete and will be given a limited (and usually challenging) amount of time to complete the test.

How Are SHL Tests Scored? SHL aptitude tests are usually comprised of multiple-choice questions. The possible marks for each question are correct, incorrect, and unanswered.

When you submit an SHL aptitude test, your answers are first measured against the correct answers. Then, your correct answers are counted, and the rate of correct answers is calculated. What can you learn from this? Don't leave questions unanswered. In SHL tests, guessing is beneficial (unless you are told otherwise on a specific test). How Are SHL Scores Interpreted?

Your own rate of correct answers is compared to the average achievement of a norm group. The most relevant norm group is chosen by the employer out of several options offered by SHL. A candidate's normed score is then transformed into a percentile, which tells the employer where the candidate is ranked relatively to the norm group (see graph).

For example, if you are in the 75th percentile, it means you scored higher than 75% of the people in the norm group. What can you learn from this? Your absolute score does not matter. Since you are graded relative to people of similar educational backgrounds, you should practise as much as you can to gain an advantage. Most candidates try to increase their odds of getting the job by buying practice packs and putting effort into their preparation. Don't get left behind!

You can practise the whole battery of SHL tests. Don't panic if practice tests are difficult—they may be difficult for everyone. On the other hand, don't rely on a subjective feeling of confidence. You don't know how good other people are. What Is a SHL Norm Group?

SHL results are collected from thousands of test takers. This data is divided into norm groups so employers can compare a candidate's results to relevant candidates in the employment market.

These groups are defined according to two factors: industry and job level. The industries that SHL offers to employers are: IT Accountancy & Financial Public Service Telecom & Media Consulting Retail Industry & Manufacturing Law & Legal Pharma, Science & Healthcare The job level groupings available to employers are: Managerial & Professional Junior Management Junior Customer Contact Graduates Senior Customer Contact Administrator Skilled Technology Skilled Technical Semi-Skilled Technical What can you learn from this? You may guess your norm group from the character of the position you are applying for.