How to Prepare for HSF's Online Test?

[Inquisitive]

I think I'll spend 2 days preparing before starting on it. How can I best utilise my time?

 

[sxw517]

Really, I wouldn't worry about it too much. I did it last year and passed - it's not mentally taxing by any means!

First section - SJT - use your common sense as to what the firm would want you to do in the situations (how to keep good working relations, how to ensure the work gets done to the highest quality on time, keeping clients happy etc).

Second section - personality test - answer this honestly, but make sure you do take account of what they would likely look for in a potential trainee/vac schemer.

Third Section - True, cannot say, false questions based on the passage given to you.

There is a practice test on the HSF website that would give you a flavour of what to expect.

 

[Inquisitive]

Really, I wouldn't worry about it too much. I did it last year and passed - it's not mentally taxing by any means!

First section - SJT - use your common sense as to what the firm would want you to do in the situations (how to keep good working relations, how to ensure the work gets done to the highest quality on time, keeping clients happy etc).

Second section - personality test - answer this honestly, but make sure you do take account of what they would likely look for in a potential trainee/vac schemer.

Third Section - True, cannot say, false questions based on the passage given to you.

There is a practice test on the HSF website that would give you a flavour of what to expect.

Many thanks! I'll probably hold off completing the test until today or tomorrow

 

[Lawstudent**]

Really, I wouldn't worry about it too much. I did it last year and passed - it's not mentally taxing by any means!

First section - SJT - use your common sense as to what the firm would want you to do in the situations (how to keep good working relations, how to ensure the work gets done to the highest quality on time, keeping clients happy etc).

Second section - personality test - answer this honestly, but make sure you do take account of what they would likely look for in a potential trainee/vac schemer.

Third Section - True, cannot say, false questions based on the passage given to you.

There is a practice test on the HSF website that would give you a flavour of what to expect.

Hi,

Do you remember how many questions were asked for each part?

Thanks

 

[Lawstudent**]

I think I'll spend 2 days preparing before starting on it. How can I best utilise my time?

Hey, I can see you did the online test not too long ago. Do you by any chance remember how many questions were asked for each part?

Thank you!

 

[Inquisitive]

Hey, I can see you did the online test not too long ago. Do you by any chance remember how many questions were asked for each part?

Thank you!

Apologies Sammy, I can't quite remember how many questions there were. I think there were 3 sections, and the SJT and verbal reasoning sections were most important. It was quite a few questions, but I can't remember how many specifically. I think I barely made it through in the recommended time

Apologies for the lack or specifics

 

[Lawstudent**]

Apologies Sammy, I can't quite remember how many questions there were. I think there were 3 sections, and the SJT and verbal reasoning sections were most important. It was quite a few questions, but I can't remember how many specifically. I think I barely made it through in the recommended time

Apologies for the lack or specifics

No worries x I hope you still managed to pass?

 

[aniraz]

I think there are 12 questions for the verbal reasoning part (4 paragraphs, 3 questions for each)

 

[Lawstudent**]

I think there are 12 questions for the verbal reasoning part (4 paragraphs, 3 questions for each)

Thank you so much! How did you prepare?

 

[aniraz]

Thank you so much! How did you prepare?

If your university provides access to Graduates First, they have practice verbal reasoning tests which I used to practice (they made me go from 29th to 90th percentile lol) and I think assessment day has it too. In terms of the SJT, I tried to make sure that I thought about prioritising the client, the most efficient way to get the task done to the highest quality, not just choosing the solution of making it harder for myself and so on. For the behavioural section, be honest to an extent obviously but keep in mind that they want to see a mix of teamwork, leadership, trying new tasks (but also not dismissive of repetitive/lower skilled tasks), working with people different to you, etc. I received an email saying that I had passed the test this morning so hopefully this advice helps

 

[Lawstudent**]

If your university provides access to Graduates First, they have practice verbal reasoning tests which I used to practice (they made me go from 29th to 90th percentile lol) and I think assessment day has it too. In terms of the SJT, I tried to make sure that I thought about prioritising the client, the most efficient way to get the task done to the highest quality, not just choosing the solution of making it harder for myself and so on. For the behavioural section, be honest to an extent obviously but keep in mind that they want to see a mix of teamwork, leadership, trying new tasks (but also not dismissive of repetitive/lower skilled tasks), working with people different to you, etc. I received an email saying that I had passed the test this morning so hopefully this advice helps

Thank you so much, this is super helpful!

Do you know if the personality section was the longest one? x

 

[aniraz]

Thank you so much, this is super helpful!

Do you know if the personality section was the longest one? x

I'm not too sure to be honest, I think it was.

 

[Lawstudent**]

I'm not too sure to be honest, I think it was.

No worries!

Weird question, but did you receive a confirmation email confirming compeltion of the online test straight after? I have not receieved anything and weirdly enough the assessment still shows on the page even though I completed it, is that normal? xxx

thanks

 

[aniraz]

No worries!

Weird question, but did you receive a confirmation email confirming compeltion of the online test straight after? I have not receieved anything and weirdly enough the assessment still shows on the page even though I completed it, is that normal? xxx

thanks

They will reply the next day I think saying whether you passed or not.