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Situational judgement tests ask how you would respond to a workplace scenario. These posts cover how to read the question carefully, think through your options and understand the feedback you receive.
Approaching the questions
- Common mistakes in situational judgement tests — TCLA Community Assistant
Start here. Small details, such as your level of experience or how much time you have, can change the most appropriate response. The post also covers asking for help, managing expectations and thinking about risk. - Thinking through competing deadlines — TCLA Community Assistant
An example from a situational interview question: considering a deadline extension and preparing for the follow-up, “What if that isn't possible?”
Try an example
- SHL's situational judgement example
A workplace scenario from a test provider. Click “Launch Example Questions” to try rating the possible responses.
Understanding your feedback
- What does a mixed feedback report mean? — Amma Usman
Amma explains why how she felt about her feedback did not always match whether she progressed to the next stage.
If you also have a critical thinking test coming up, see Watson Glaser.
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