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Work style and personality
You answer questions about how you work: sometimes you choose between two statements, sometimes you rate on a scale how much something describes you. There are no right or wrong answers, but the test compares you with a profile and checks consistency.
Almost every selection: Virtual Job Tryout (55 pairs, e.g. Shell), Harver (HEXACO), SHL (OPQ), Hogan and others. More per company on the Personality page.
How to solve it
Two statements: left “I plan my week ahead”, right “I keep my week open to respond to what comes up”. Buttons: Most, Somewhat, Somewhat, Most.
- Ask yourself which statement describes you best at work, not at home.
- In doubt? Choose “Somewhat” on that side.
- Is one side clearly you? Choose “Most”.
Answer: There is no right side here. It does stand out if you choose the extreme everywhere or answer the opposite later.
Try it yourself
1. A statement comes back later in the test the other way round. What does the test measure with that?
- Whether you answer consistently
- How fast you are
- Your memory
- Your English
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A. Repeated questions check whether your answers agree with each other. Contradictory answers stand out.
2. What happens if you choose “Most” on almost every pair?
- It stands out as unnatural answering
- Your score automatically rises
- Nothing, it does not matter
- The test stops
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A. Hardly anyone is outspoken on everything. Many tests watch for extreme or socially desirable patterns.
3. Which approach works best?
- Answer honestly, and know which qualities the employer values
- Always choose what the employer wants to hear
- Click at random to save time
- Always choose the middle answer
Show the answer
A. Honest and consistent is safest; if you pretend, it shows in the test or the interview. Knowing the company values helps when in doubt.
Tips
- Answer from how you are at work or in your studies.
- Be consistent. Statements come back in another form.
- Only choose the extreme when you really mean it.
- Read the company values beforehand: show them when in doubt.
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Practise for free →This page was created with the help of AI based on public sources and may contain errors. Always check dates and requirements with the company. Updated: 8 October 2026.