Collins McNicholas specialise in aptitude testing for recruitment and development purposes within companies. These assessments can be administered online or face-to-face. Our team is certified in Level A (Ability) testing, a qualification that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Please see below a sample of assessments available.
Numerical Reasoning
Measures the ability to comprehend numerical data and apply the right mathematical methods to solve a problem. Range of difficulty levels depending on the role requirements.
Verbal Reasoning
Measures the ability to read, interpret and understand information and ideas presented in writing as well as making correct inferences from that information. Range of difficulty levels depending on the role requirements.
Attention to Detail
Measures the ability to accurately check whether detailed numbers and codes are identical or different. The assessment is intended to measure speed and accuracy in working with detailed information and ability to check for errors and variation.
Logical Reasoning
Measures the ability to analyse abstract information and apply this to determine outcomes and patterns – such as completing sequences of shapes. The assessment is intended for use across a variety of roles requiring complex problem-solving.
Mechanical Reasoning
Measures the ability to read, interpret and understand information and ideas presented in writing as well as making correct inferences from that information. Range of difficulty levels depending on the role requirements.
Spatial Reasoning
Measures the ability to reason with three dimensional objects and to draw logical conclusions based on limited information. The assessment is intended to identify an individual’s level of spatial ability where it is critical to role success.
Client Testimonial
“As our staff numbers have grown over the years, we have relied on the team at Collins McNicholas to assist us in identifying new staff at all levels to work with us in Sligo Credit Union. We greatly value their participation in our recruitment process, identifying suitable candidates with talent right through to interviewing and training and most recently introducing the use of aptitude, skills based and psychometric testing into our recruitment and development processes. We specifically found the personality custom reports really added to the interview stage of the process. It has been extremely rewarding to be able to expand our workforce in Sligo from local talent and those wishing to work in the North West – we consider Collins McNicholas to be an integral part of this recruitment process who have always been a pleasure to engage with and with whom we look forward to working with in the future.”
– Barry O’Flynn, CEO, Sligo Credit Union