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Spain & PortugalFounded 1964

Cegoc (Pearson TalentLens Portugal)

Portugal's leading assessment partner and SHL distributor

1964
Founded
Lisbon, Portugal
Headquarters
Yes (OPQ32, Verify)
SHL distributor
PSP, GNR
Police clients
Portugal
Primary market
Culture-fair IQ test
Raven's Matrices

Cegoc is Portugal's leading HR consultancy and assessment partner, distributing SHL products (OPQ32, Verify) in Portugal. They serve top Portuguese companies including EDP, Jerónimo Martins, Galp Energia, and BCP. Cegoc also supports PSP (Polícia de Segurança Pública) and GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana) recruitment using Wechsler Intelligence Scales and Raven's Progressive Matrices.

Test Formats & Structure

Cegoc Aptitude Tests (Verbal)

Medium
15-20 min
30-40 Q
Compreensão verbal, analogias, vocabulário

Cegoc Aptitude Tests (Numerical)

Hard
15-20 min
25-35 Q
Raciocínio numérico, tabelas, gráficos

Cegoc Aptitude Tests (Abstract)

Hard
15-20 min
25-30 Q
Matrizes, séries de figuras

OPQ32 Personality (via Cegoc)

N/A
25-35 min
104 Q
Forced-choice, 32 competency dimensions

Wechsler Intelligence Scales (PSP/GNR)

Hard
60-90 min
N/A Q
Full IQ battery for police selection

Raven's Progressive Matrices

Hard
20-45 min
36-60 Q
Abstract matrix completion

Sample Questions

Example questions in the style of this publisher's assessments.

Cegoc Verbal

Verbal: MÉDICO está para HOSPITAL como PROFESSOR está para: (A) Escola (B) Aluno (C) Livro (D) Conhecimento

Um médico trabalha num hospital. Um professor trabalha numa escola. Procura a relação de local de trabalho.

Cegoc Numérico

Numérico: Uma empresa teve receitas de €1,2M em Q1 e €1,5M em Q2. Qual foi o crescimento percentual? (A) 20% (B) 25% (C) 30% (D) 15%

(1.5 - 1.2) / 1.2 × 100 = 25%. Pratica cálculos de percentagem com dados empresariais portugueses.

Raven's Matrices

Raven's Matrices: Qual figura completa a matriz 3×3? [Padrão com formas geométricas progressivas]

As Matrizes de Raven são culture-fair. Procura padrões de rotação, tamanho e número de elementos em cada linha e coluna.

Companies Using Cegoc

EDP
Galp Energia
BCP (Millennium bcp)
Jerónimo Martins
PSP
GNR
Banco de Portugal

Expert Preparation Tips

1

Cegoc tests are in Portuguese. Ensure your Portuguese language skills are sufficient for the verbal reasoning tests.

2

For PSP/GNR police selection, the Wechsler Intelligence Scales are used. This is a comprehensive IQ battery. Practice all cognitive domains.

3

Raven's Progressive Matrices are culture-fair and widely used in Portugal. Practice with the Standard and Advanced versions.

4

For corporate clients (EDP, Galp, BCP), the OPQ32 personality questionnaire is standard. Research the company's competency framework before completing it.

5

Portuguese aptitude tests follow similar formats to SHL Verify. Practice numerical, verbal, and abstract reasoning in Portuguese.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the relationship between Cegoc and SHL?

Cegoc is SHL's authorized distributor in Portugal. This means they administer SHL products (OPQ32, Verify Interactive) in Portuguese, with Portuguese norm groups. Cegoc also develops their own aptitude tests calibrated for the Portuguese market.

Which Portuguese companies use Cegoc assessments?

Cegoc's major clients include EDP (Energias de Portugal), Galp Energia, BCP (Millennium bcp), Jerónimo Martins, and Banco de Portugal. For public sector roles, PSP (Polícia de Segurança Pública) and GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana) use Cegoc's Wechsler-based assessment batteries.

Are Cegoc tests available in English?

Cegoc's primary market is Portugal and their tests are primarily in Portuguese. For multinational companies operating in Portugal, English versions of SHL tests (administered via Cegoc) may be available. Always check the specific employer's requirements.

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