The Best Resources for Preparing for Graduate Job Testing
- Nov 5
- 2 min read
Over 80% of graduate programs in Australia use online testing during recruitment. Whether it’s numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, abstract reasoning, or situational judgement, preparation is what separates the confident candidates from the panicked ones.
Below are some of the best resources to help you practise, improve, and walk into your tests feeling calm and ready.
1. Free Practice Tests
If you’re just getting started, free tests are a great way to understand the question formats and time limits before investing in anything paid.
SHL practice tests – SHL are one of the biggest test providers in Australia and their test library is a great resource.
Criteria – Another large test provider with lots of free practice tests.
2. Paid Practice Platforms
Once you know your weak spots, paid platforms can help you sharpen your skills with full-length, timed mock tests and detailed analytics.
Grad Tests - An Australian based provider focused on the graduate space with some free and some paid tests.
The Institute of Psychometric Coaching – An Australian based provider with some free and some paid tests.
AssessmentDay – A UK based site that offers some free and some paid tests. Still very relevant to the Australian market.
3. YouTube & Tutorials
Watching someone work through questions can help you pick up strategies quickly.
CareerVidz – Covers both testing and broader graduate interview advice.
4. University & Career Services
Many universities provide access to professional testing platforms free of charge — check your careers portal or speak to your careers advisor.
Testing can feel intimidating, but confidence comes from familiarity. Do a few practice rounds, review your mistakes, and keep your test environment calm and interruption free on the day. Like anything else in recruitment, preparation makes all the difference.
