Elite Cognitive Ability Profile
Make better science-driven talent management decisions by measuring peoples’ ability to quickly grasp new concepts.
What is the Cognitive Ability Assessment?
Our cognitive assessment helps you to identify candidates with the highest chance of succeeding in the job, learning key skills, and adapting with the job needs over time, so you avoid lost time and money hiring and training for the same job twice.
The assessment can be completed by candidates through our online portal, contains 40 questions and takes about 12 minutes to complete.
Measures:
- Logical Reasoning
- Verbal Reasoning
Recommended for:
- Ideal for mid-high end roles that require a strong ability to quickly solve problems, think critically and quickly learn new or complex skills.
Identify high potential talent
Cognitive ability is one of the strongest predictors of job performance across virtually all roles and industries, and the more complex the job, the more accurately it predicts success.
Reduce bad hires and recruitment costs
Cognitive ability assessments help you avoid mismatched hires by identifying candidates with the right mental capacity for the role early in the process. This reduces recruitment costs and wasted time or resources.
Reduce onboarding and training time
Cognitive ability assessments reduce onboarding and training time by identifying candidates who learn quickly and master new skills faster, meaning less time and resources spent on training and a quicker return on your hiring investment.
How our assessment process works
Candidates complete the Cognitive Ability Assessment online in 12 minutes, answering a series of problem solving questions. This assesses both their ability to choose the correct answer, and their ability to achieve this quickly.
You’ll receive a detailed report showing the candidate’s scores in each factor, key strengths or development areas, expected workplace behaviours, management strategies and recommended interview questions for the individual. Our experienced team can also provide deeper feedback sessions.
Our team can work closely with you to embed assessment insights into your everyday people decisions and HR processes, build benchmarks tailored to your specific roles and teams, or equip your team with the skills and confidence to run the process independently.
Reports that respect your time. Clear, practical, actionable.
The Cognitive Ability Assessment results report displays an individual’s results across the 2 main dimensions, with a clear breakdown of what each score means in a practical workplace context.Â
The report also includes expected workplace behaviours, tailored management strategies, and recommended interview questions based on the individual’s unique profile. Where job-specific benchmarks have been built, results can be compared directly against the cognitive abilities that have been identified as markers of success in that role, giving you a clear, objective measure of person-job fit.
We ensure assessments are accurate, reliable and fair
Validated against international assessment standards
The Elite Cognitive Profile has been built by expert industrial psychologists and based on well-established psychological frameworks, undergoing rigorous scientific development to ensure accuracy, consistency, and real-world relevance. It has been validated through extensive research, statistical testing, and ongoing refinement to ensure it measures what it’s designed to measure, reliably and repeatedly. It is aligned with International Test Commission guidelines for fair and ethical test use.
Norms
Scores are calculated against a broad normative sample, meaning each individual’s results reflect where they sit relative to the general population rather than an absolute scale. A “high” or “low” result is only meaningful when measured against how others typically respond, ensuring results are consistent, comparable, and grounded in real data.
Security & Anticheat
The Cognitive Ability Assessment includes built-in consistency checks that flag irregular response patterns, rushed answers, or attempts to manipulate results, including the use of AI-assisted responses, giving you confidence that every profile accurately reflects the real person completing it.
“The amount of psychometric tests and how much it reveals on people is phenomenal. Blown away the detail and what it has taught me about myself and my team. Highly recommend.”
Edward Chin
CZM Finance
Contact our team today to start using the Cognitive Ability Profile
Speak with our team of experts to request a quote, free demo, or get assessment advice for your organisation’s unique needs. We have a quick turn around time, and can arrange assessments promptly within the day.
Common questions
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How much does the Cognitive Ability Test cost?
The cost of an Elite Cognitive Profile depends on how it’s being used, for example assessing a single candidate or running large-scale recruitment or employee development programs. At InterACT-Global, we provide some of the most cost-effective packages available for organisations, with flexible options (and no lock in contracts) whether you need to assess one person or thousands.
We work with organisations of all different sizes, and can offer large discounters on larger assessment orders, making them an extremely affordable solution.
Is the Cognitive Ability Assessment reliable?
The Cognitive Ability Assessment has been developed in accordance with established psychometric standards, underpinned by a rigorous programme of validity and reliability research. Each scale has been subjected to independent verification to confirm that it measures the construct it was designed to measure, and demonstrates consistent, repeatable results across diverse occupational groups and industries. For organisations that place importance on evidence-based decision making, this level of scientific rigour provides the assurance that the assessment is both technically sound and fit for purpose.
Can the Cognitive Ability Test be used for high-volume recruitment?
Yes. The Cognitive Ability Test is highly effective in screening large candidate pools. Recruiters can quickly identify applicants who align with role requirements and company culture, saving time and resources.