The Core Reasoning Assessment

Identify talent with the ability to learn, adapt, and perform

The Core Reasoning assessment evaluates an individual’s ability to analyze patterns, interpret information, and think critically — essential for navigating today’s dynamic workplace.

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DATA-DRIVEN TALENT INSIGHTS

Scientific assessment, human experience

An engaging and adaptive assessment of logical reasoning
User-friendly hints create a frictionless assessment experience
Built upon robust science and psychometric standards
Empirically demonstrated to be free of adverse impact

Cognitive insights that predict performance

The Core Reasoning Assessment takes just 15 minutes to complete and scientifically measures logical reasoning and problem-solving skills. It predicts future job performance, adaptability, and complex decision-making, giving organizations data-driven insights for smarter talent decisions.

Fair and fast assessment

The Core Reasoning Assessment is an adaptive tool that tailors question difficulty based on responses, ensuring a shorter, more precise experience. Its non-verbal design promotes fairness, with rigorous testing showing no adverse impact.

Stress-free experience

Unlike traditional cognitive tests, the Core Reasoning Assessment provides helpful hints to reduce anxiety and boost confidence. This approach ensures everyone can demonstrate their true potential without the pressure of a high-stakes environment.

Total talent insights

When combined with Deeper Signals' personality and values assessments, the Core Reasoning Assessments offers a holistic view of potential. By triangulating cognitive ability, personality traits, and motivations, you gain deeper insights for smarter talent decisions.

Measure problem-solving and learning agility

The Core Reasoning Assessment evaluates logical reasoning and problem-solving skills using nonverbal pattern recognition. Participants identify the missing piece in a series of shapes and patterns, measuring their ability to analyze information, spot trends, and think critically.

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Adaptive assessment

As an adaptive assessment, question difficulty adjusts based on responses, ensuring precise results in just 15 minutes. This design reduces test fatigue while maintaining scientific rigor.

Precise results

The assessment results provide organizations with a clear understanding of an individual’s cognitive potential — predicting how quickly they can learn, adapt to new challenges, and manage complexity in the workplace.

INDUSTRY-LEADING PSYCHOMETRICS

Built to the highest standards

Based on extensive cognitive research that predicts job performance
Fair and unbiased insights that you can trust
Modern experience that integrates over 80 years of scientific research
Affordable pricing allows to scale assessments across the organization

Use cases

Hire beyond the resume

The Core Reasoning Assessment helps you select the right candidates by showing you how they think and solve problems. It assesses skills beyond what’s on resume, giving you a clear picture of a candidate’s potential.

Foster employee cognitive growth

Measure logical reasoning and critical thinking to help employees pinpoint their cognitive strengths and growth areas. Enable focused development and tailored coaching for improved performance.

Secure strong leadership pipeline

Identify potential leaders with strong logical and critical thinking skills. The Core Reasoning assessment allows you to invest in and nurture future leaders who can handle complex challenges and drive your organization forward.

Fit for purpose succession plans

Identify critical talent and build a strong leadership bench. Use data to inform critical talent decisions and create fit for purpose succession plans. Support your clients in executing their strategy and ensure that they have the right talent, in the right place.

“Deeper Signals has been a game-changer for our team. Their quick and user-friendly assessments have streamlined our hiring process, helping us make faster and more accurate decision”

Resources

Explore our resource library for deeper insights into Deeper Signals’ Core Reasoning Assessment.

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