Can we cheat on SHL?
Candidates are emailed a link to the tests they need to complete and will be given a limited (and usually challenging) amount of time to complete the test. To prevent cheating, successful candidates must usually sit a second test, where they will be watched by an invigilator to verify their performance.
- Practice SHL tests until you pass. ...
- Get your time management right. ...
- Understand what it takes to pass. ...
- Create a practice routine. ...
- Do your research. ...
- Practice numerical and verbal reasoning tests. ...
- Don't be afraid to fail. ...
- Don't settle for just official questions.
The passing score for the McKinsey SHL is around 85%, according to our estimations using test-taker reports to be chosen for the next recruitment stage – in other words, the passing rate for the McKinsey SHL is roughly 15%.
A: There is no penalty for answer incorrectly on SHL tests. Thus, unless told otherwise, if you are unsure of an answer, the best policy is to guess.
SHL tests are often considered to be difficult, but this is intentional. Your goal is to achieve a high score when compared to others taking the test. If you find the SHL test questions difficult, other people in your norm group are probably finding them difficult too.
The use of our proctoring technology is designed to provide the client with details surrounding the candidate's testing experience. Our proctoring report is designed to provide information on candidate behaviour during the test taking experience, which can then be used at your discretion.
Test Results
Tests ordered by a healthcare provider or clinical laboratory are posted to the SHL Web Portal upon completion, generally 24-72 hours from the time the specimen arrives at the lab.
Results are typically available 48-72 hours after receipt of your samples to the laboratory.
To pass and succeed at an SHL verbal test, you should aim to get 90% or more of the questions correct. This will come from a combination of answer accuracy and familiarity with the format of the test, to allow you to complete the test in the required time frame.
SHL numerical tests are designed to be challenging, to help employers select the best candidates from what's often a competitive pool of applicants. There are usually 18 questions, all of which require complete focus as they can be complex, and you have very little time to answer each one.
Can you use a calculator in SHL tests?
Test takers are usually permitted to use a rough sheet of paper and/or a calculator. However, the use of a calculator may not be permitted in all tests. For each question below, click the appropriate button to select your answer. You will be told whether or not your answer is correct.
To pass and succeed at an SHL verbal test, you should aim to get 90% or more of the questions correct. This will come from a combination of answer accuracy and familiarity with the format of the test, to allow you to complete the test in the required time frame.
The short answer is yes, in theory, they could. They could get a friend to sit the online test instead of themselves.
