If you’ve applied to a large multinational bank, consulting firm, FMCG, or tech company in the last five years, you’ve likely encountered SHL. They are one of the “big three” psychometric testing providers (alongside Kenexa and Talent Q). After taking multiple SHL assessments for graduate schemes and mid-level roles, here is my in-depth review.
Unlike some abstract reasoning tests, SHL’s newer “Interactive” and “Verify” series feel relevant. The verbal reasoning uses authentic business memos, and the numerical tests present realistic data tables (sales figures, market share, HR metrics). You aren’t just solving equations; you’re interpreting information a manager would see. shl tests