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Free Situational Judgement Test (SJT)

15 workplace scenarios · Expert explanations · Used by Big Four & FTSE 100

20 min

15 questions

Medium

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Situational Judgement

Practice Test

Workplace judgment and decision-making

Prioritization under pressure

Stakeholder management

Ethical reasoning

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What is a Situational Judgement Test?

A Situational Judgement Test (SJT) presents realistic workplace scenarios and asks you to choose the most (and sometimes least) effective response. SJTs measure judgment, decision-making, and alignment with an employer's values and competencies. They are widely used by Big Four firms, banks, and FTSE 100 companies.

SJTs are increasingly replacing traditional competency-based interviews as a first-stage screening tool. They are difficult to 'game' because they test genuine judgment rather than knowledge. Employers like Deloitte, PwC, Shell, and Barclays use SJTs to screen thousands of applicants efficiently.

What Skills Does It Test?

Workplace judgment and decision-making

Prioritization under pressure

Stakeholder management

Ethical reasoning

Alignment with company values

Sample Questions

Try these example questions to get a feel for the format. Click "Show Answer" to see the explanation.

You're working on a tight deadline when a colleague asks for help with their urgent task. You cannot do both. What is the MOST effective response?

A.Explain your deadline and offer to help after you finish

B.Drop your work and help your colleague immediately

C.Tell your colleague to ask someone else

D.Do both tasks simultaneously, even if quality suffers

You notice a senior colleague has made an error in a client report that will be sent tomorrow. What is the MOST effective response?

A.Correct the error yourself without telling anyone

B.Raise the error privately with the colleague before the report is sent

C.Tell your manager about the error

D.Do nothing, it's not your responsibility

A client is unhappy with a deliverable your team produced. They are being aggressive on a call. What is the MOST effective response?

A.Apologize profusely and agree to redo everything

B.Stay calm, acknowledge their concerns, and ask clarifying questions

C.Defend your team's work firmly

D.End the call and follow up by email

Expert Tips

Research the employer's values first

SJTs are calibrated to the employer's specific competency framework. Research their values and what they look for before taking the test. Deloitte's SJT reflects different values than Shell's.

Think like a professional, not a friend

SJTs test professional judgment. The 'best' answer is usually the one that addresses the core issue professionally, not the one that avoids conflict or makes everyone happy.

Prioritize the most important issue

When multiple actions are possible, choose the one that addresses the root cause or the most critical stakeholder first.

Avoid extremes

Answers that involve ignoring a problem or taking drastic unilateral action are usually wrong. Measured, collaborative responses tend to score highest.

Practice with real employer SJTs

Many employers publish sample SJT questions. Deloitte, PwC, and Shell all have practice tests on their careers pages.