Sova is a UK-based provider of pre-employment, data-based psychometric exams, which includes a combination of blended assessments(logical, verbal, and numerical combined) and an SJT test that will test your decision-making in work-related scenarios.

The Sova assessment test is commonly used in the corporate world in companies to determine whether candidates are suitable for the position they are applying for. Among the prominent companies using Sova is Bain & Co consulting group. 

The test questions are purposeful and designed to ask fewer questions while learning more about each candidate.

The goal is to make the assessment process efficient with the least amount of time possible, allowing the employer to get to know the incoming employee quickly.

Is the Sova Test Timed?

There are no time limits on the Sova test.

In most cases, you will be invited to an outside assessment centre. There you will be asked to take the Sova assessment test, which is performed on a computer.

Companies that Use the Sova Pre-Employment Assessment

• The Equinor Graduate Programme.
• Santander Online Bank Test.
• Bain Online Test.
• Herbert Smith Freehills Graduate.

Logical Reasoning questions are pretty similar between various test providers. The best way to deal with them is to look for a pattern. From there, you can more easily find the answer.

You may be asking yourself, how does one determine the pattern? First, look to see if there are colours involved.

Are they the same from element to element? Do they change? Next, take a peek at the rotation of the component.

If it turns, which direction? By how many degrees? Or are there any numbers inside the element? How do they increase or decrease? Basically, you want to determine the relationship between each element.

Through this, you can quickly rule out answer by answer until you’ve reached the correct one.

Ready to try it for yourself?

One specialised area of the Sova assessment practice test is the section on maths. Here you can find a number of questions relating to tables and graphs.

For example, you may be shown a table displaying the day, hour, and a number of participants in a conference room. After you understand the table, you will then be asked questions.

Each question will further display how well you can adapt to new situations.

The Sova numerical test includes 15 questions and has no time limit, but your answering pace is considered.

The verbal reasoning test is designed to measure your ability to evaluate an argument logically and to understand written passages.

In this test, you will be required to demonstrate your ability to comprehend passages of text, to make inferences and deductions, and to assess various arguments, mostly in the form of deciding between "True", "False", or "Cannot say". 

The Sova Checking and Accuracy test are two types of assessments similar in nature — you are given a table or a list filled with letters and numbers representing various information types. The test assesses your ability to check the accuracy of details given to you and find small information bits and errors out of multiple similar options. This test can be highly draining, as you must look at each separate digit and be certain they are correct. 

A common thought is that there is no right or wrong answer to a situation judgment question. Why? Because each question places you in a work-related situation to determine how you will react.

The purpose is to analyze your personality, and the only way to do that is to remain truthful. However, this is wrong. The fact of the matter is some answers are preferable to others.

The best way to practise is to research the company you are applying to and learn their core values. Here you can try to create a duplication of what they are looking for.

Another trick is to try to remain balanced in your answers. This way, you are not too extreme in any areas.

The Sova Situational Judgement Test includes texts with 4 following statements. You are then asked to rank one statement as the BEST response and another as the WORST.

The Sova personality test aims to give potential recruiters a better insight into your behavior in the work environment.

This test has no time limit. Each page will include 4 statements, and you will be required to rank them on a scale of 5 from 'Least like me' to 'Most like me’. You will not be able to give a similar rank to multiple statements in a single set.

Similar to Situational Judgment questions, while the common belief is that there are no right and wrong answers, you should consider your potential employer's work culture and core values and answer in a manner that inclines toward them. However, don't stray too far from reality, as this may lead to self sabotage if you are questioned about your responses in interviews or by answering differently in another question of similar essence.

Here's a sample of how it will look:

Please rate the following statements based on how well they describe you on a scale between Least Like You (1) to Most Like You (5).

You may only select each column once.

Worried about finding the best method to balance your answers correctly?

Don't be.

Our Sova Assessment PrepPack includes a deeply researched Sova Personality Test Guide and simulation. By understanding the different personality domains and traits assessed before practicing, you will have a better chance of picking the correct answers that fit your position.

Also, try taking our online free Sova Practice Test to see where you should focus your practice.