Which Personality Test Will I Take?

How to Find Out Which Test Awaits You

The most direct method is to ask the recruiter. Most companies communicate the test name in the invitation email. Look for mentions of SHL, Aon, Cubiks, Saville, Hogan, or Talogy. If the email mentions a platform (TalentQ, cut-e, SHL Direct), you can deduce the exact test.

If the recruiter does not specify, check candidate reviews on Glassdoor or Indeed. Candidates regularly share details about the tests they took. A search like "interview [company name] personality test" often yields useful results.

Finally, the test URL itself is revealing. If you receive a link containing "shl.com", you will take an OPQ32 or Verify. If it is "cut-e.com" or "aon.com", it is probably an ADEPT-15. If it is "cubiks.com", expect the PAPI.

Major Companies and Their Tests

Consulting and audit: Deloitte, EY, and PwC primarily use the ADEPT-15 by Aon for their graduate programs and lateral hires. McKinsey uses the Hogan Assessment for senior consultant positions. BCG and Bain have behavioral evaluations integrated into their case interviews.

Industry and luxury: L'Oreal uses the SHL OPQ32 combined with cognitive tests. Airbus uses the Saville Wave for engineering positions and the PAPI for commercial roles. LVMH and Hermes use custom assessments developed with specialized firms, often based on the 16PF.

Tech and digital: Amazon uses proprietary behavioral assessments based on its Leadership Principles. Google and Meta have internal processes. Doctolib and BlaBlaCar use the OPQ32. Growth-stage startups often use platforms like AssessFirst or Central Test.

The Main Tests on the Market

OPQ32 (SHL): the most widespread globally. 32 dimensions, forced-choice format with 4 statements per block, 25 to 40 minutes. Used by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, this is the test you are most likely to encounter.

ADEPT-15 (Aon): 15 dimensions derived from the Big Five, forced-choice format, 20 to 30 minutes. Heavily used in consulting, finance, and large multinationals. Its granularity makes it particularly suited for management positions.

PAPI (Cubiks/Talogy): 22 dimensions, format based on paired statements, 20 to 25 minutes. Popular in France and across Europe, especially in industry and services. Less complex than the OPQ32 but very effective for operational positions.

Tailoring Your Preparation to the Identified Test

Once the test is identified, your preparation becomes much more targeted. For the OPQ32, practice the specific format of four-statement blocks where you must choose the most and least descriptive. For the ADEPT-15, practice forced-choice pairs. For the PAPI, get comfortable with simple paired statements.

Beyond the format, study the dimensions measured by your specific test and relate them to the job requirements. A candidate who knows that the OPQ32 measures the dimension of Persuasiveness can reflect in advance on their authentic positioning on this trait, instead of discovering it on test day.

When You Cannot Find the Information

If despite your research you cannot identify the exact test, do not panic. All professional personality tests share a common foundation: they measure dimensions derived from the Big Five model and use forced-choice formats or Likert scales. Training on the most common formats prepares you for 90 percent of the tests on the market.

The most universal preparation consists of knowing your own personality profile well, understanding the job's expectations, and familiarizing yourself with the pace of psychometric questionnaires. Regardless of the test, these three pillars remain the same.