DRY RUN

What each provider sends, and how to prepare

Your invitation email names the provider. Open its guide for the format, the rules to know and a 20-minute plan for the day before.

Pymetrics / Harver

About 12 short games in about 25 minutes. One attempt a year, and the result follows you to other employers.

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HireVue

Games of about 3 minutes each, a recorded video interview, or both.

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SHL

Timed numerical, verbal and logic tests, often with a personality or judgement questionnaire. SHL offers free practice tests.

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Cappfinity

Tests set in the employer's own scenarios: numerical, verbal, critical thinking and situational questions.

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Arctic Shores

Interactive tasks with no questions. Arctic Shores says there are no right or wrong answers.

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Aon / cut-e

Short, tightly timed reasoning tests and gamified challenges. Aon publishes practice tasks.

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Each guide lists its sources. Checked on 6 October 2026.