Can cognitive testing predict a candidate's workplace performance?

Testing cognitive ability can help predict whether a candidate will be able to succeed in the workplace. Our tests can evaluate a candidate's ability to learn, adapt to challenging work environments, find solutions, make decisions, and more.

What does a cognitive assessment consist of and what does it measure?

Testlify offers cognitive ability assessments that evaluate various aptitudes including numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, logical reasoning, spatial ability, and working memory.

What is the duration of cognitive ability tests?

Each test takes about 10 minutes. You can combine several as needed. You can customize the assessment to test for more skills which will affect the total time of an assessment.

Are the cognitive ability tests available to view?

You will not be able to view the test unless you sign up. If you would like more information feel free to use the chatbot to discuss or send us any questions you might have to support@testlify.com.

How do I customize tests?

Assessments can be customized by adding any additional skill test from our library of tests. These can be a combination of aptitude, language, programming, software, or role-specific skills.

Are cognitive ability tests reliable?

Every test is built by subject matter experts, peer reviewed, and calibrated on real candidate data before release.

How do I schedule a demo?

You can schedule a demo by filling out the request for a demo and we will contact you to make arrangements, book a demo to get started.

Cognitive ability tests.

Best cognitive ability tests for hiring smart

Resumes show experience. Cognitive tests reveal potential. Testlify's cognitive ability assessments help you evaluate skills like logical reasoning, problem-solving, and numerical ability. Assess how well your candidate can think, learn, reason, and solve problems. Identify high-potential candidates with timed questions that test mental agility.

Logic · math · verbal
3 difficulty levels
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Numerical reasoning94

Verbal reasoning90

Logical reasoning88

Working memory85

AI summary: Strong numerical and logical reasoning, with fast learning agility and consistent scores across difficulty levels.

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Identify top thinkers, fast learners, and problem-solvers before the interview

Testlify offers various cognitive ability tests for hiring, including numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, and quantitative aptitude, to thoroughly assess candidates' skills and ensure the best fit for your team.

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Identify top thinkers, fast learners, and problem-solvers before the interview

What's in it for you.

Everything you need to test cognition at scale

A complete toolkit for fast, fair cognitive screening.

Realtime feedback

See candidate results in real time on your dashboard and share them with your team as each assessment comes in.

Create your own questions

Add your own questions, from multiple choice to video answers, to test the skills a ready-made test doesn't cover.

Candidate friendly

Testlify assessments are designed to be challenging but fun for candidates in order to test their ability while having an enjoyable experience. This ensures candidates complete tests without getting frustrated.

Customizable

Combine cognitive tests with role-specific skills tests to build the right assessment for any job.

Informed analysis

We provide candidate test results that can help you identify patterns and trends, as well as pinpoint areas of strengths and weaknesses for each candidate.

Choose difficulty

Filter tests by difficulty, from beginner to advanced, to match each role's experience level.

Go beyond gut instinct and measure true potential

Our cognitive ability assessment test clearly shows how candidates reason, solve problems, and process new information. Whether hiring for a fast-paced sales role or a data-heavy analyst position, this test measures core cognitive skills that predict on-the-job performance before you make the offer.

Testlify's pre-employment cognitive ability tests are crafted by subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and consistency, while our system is rigorously tested to minimize bias and deliver fair, reliable results.

Timed questions to test mental agility
Covers logic, math, verbal reasoning, and critical thinking
Instant, global benchmarked scoring for data-driven decisions
Customize questions, timings, and more per role

Go beyond gut instinct and measure true potential

Numerical reasoning test

In any technical position, the ability to analyze data and draw conclusions quickly is essential. Our numerical reasoning test evaluates a candidate's ability to solve tasks that require the interpretation of numbers, including identifying numerical patterns, tables, charts, graphs, and diagrams.

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Critical & independent thinking

Employees who can solve problems independently and find new solutions to complex problems will always be an asset to your organization. Our critical thinking test evaluates candidates' abilities to solve three-part problems using deductive reasoning.

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Spatial reasoning

Different careers require unique aptitudes. This is true for candidates in STEM careers who need to understand, reason, and remember the spatial relationships among objects or space. Our cognitive assessment for hiring challenges candidates' spatial visualization skills using their memory to solve visual problems.

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Problem-solving

Our problem-solving assessment measures candidates' ability to analyze information, think critically, and arrive at effective solutions quickly, even under pressure. It's designed to identify those who can turn obstacles into opportunities.

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Verbal reasoning

The ability to reason verbally is a fundamental skill every employee needs, whether in the office or home. It applies to everything from reading an article, report writing, presentations, or pitch decks. Verbal reasoning tests your ability to reason from words and reach valid conclusions.

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Detailed reporting and global benchmarking

Get clear, actionable insights at a glance. Our reports break down each candidate's performance with easy-to-read visuals and in-depth analytics, so your team can quickly understand strengths, gaps, and how each candidate stacks up globally. Share reports effortlessly across your hiring team to streamline collaboration and speed decision-making.

Integrations.

Connects with 100+ tools your team already uses

Plug Testlify into your ATS and HRIS. Candidate data syncs automatically, workflows stay in one place, and your hiring process moves from assessment to offer without manual handoffs.

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Security.

Built to keep your organization secure

Testlify meets the legal standards. Independently audited controls, region-aware data storage, role-based admin access, and hiring assessments that hold up to compliance review.

Testimonials.

Trusted by 1,500+ companies

From staffing agencies to enterprise talent teams, recruiters use Testlify to shortlist faster and hire with evidence instead of gut feel. Here is what they say about it.

Awards and recognitions.

Recognized by the people who use it

Recognized by G2 as a Leader and High Performer in Talent Assessment and Technical Skills Screening.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know more about Testlify? Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions about our company.

Assessments that test cognitive ability are generally used to evaluate candidates as part of the pre-screening process. These assessments evaluate various cognitive aptitudes, problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, working memory, and more. The feedback from these tests can give organizations the necessary data to compare and select the best talent in an organized way that can greatly minimize the time needed to select the best candidates.

Finding the best talent for your organization requires not only candidates with the required qualifications but also the aptitude for the position. Testing an applicant's cognitive ability to solve problems will give you deeper insights into their actual ability and help your selection process. This will ultimately increase your recruitment team's ability to compare candidates with real-time scoring and insights that go beyond what they see on resumes.

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