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Pymetrics-style: explanation and free practice

Three behavioural games in which your performance is measurable: memory, attention under time pressure and planning ahead.

Online test
Behavioural games (Pymetrics/HireVue). Used by e.g. Unilever and AstraZeneca.
Language
English
Duration
± 15 minutes

Parts

Digits Memory
10 sequences · 4 to 9 digits

Memorise the digits shown one at a time, then type them in the same order.

Tip: Group the digits in blocks of three, like a phone number (583 · 927), and say them silently. Only start typing once the whole sequence has been shown.

Arrows Attention
10 rounds · 6 arrows per round · 2 sec per arrow

Blue arrows: respond to the direction of the MIDDLE arrow. Orange arrows: respond to the direction of the OUTER arrows.

Tip: Look at the colour first, then at the arrows. Most mistakes happen when the middle arrow points the other way from the outer ones: slow down a fraction there, not everywhere.

Towers Planning
10 puzzles · 5 minutes · as few moves as possible

Rearrange the balls so they match the target, using as few moves as possible. Pegs hold 3, 2 and 1 balls.

Tip: Plan from the bottom up: which ball has to be at the bottom of the left peg? That one must be freed first. If you make an extra move, think ahead before restarting.

Practise for free: Pymetrics-style

Numbered practice tests with an explanation for every answer, plus interview and assessment day practice. No account needed.

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Used by

Gemeente Den HaagTrainee Programme (2 years, three assignments, starts 1 September) and Hague Young Professional ProgrammeKraft HeinzKraft Heinz Trainee Program: 12 months, permanent contract from day one, starts 1 SeptemberOrmit TalentManagement Traineeship and Data & Management Traineeship: assignments at partner companies with a development programmePhilipsGraduate Development Program (2 years, 2 roles of 12 months)ShellShell Graduate Programme NetherlandsUnileverUFLP: Marketing, Supply Chain & Procurement, HR, Finance, R&D, Customer DevelopmentVan Lanschot KempenTraineeships: Investment Management (16 months), Finance & Risk (18 months), Digital & Technology (15 months)

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