Revolut tests

Hey! Congrats on getting the Revolut invite — nice step forward 👏

1. Cognitive Aptitude (SHL-style)
   These are mostly logic, numerical reasoning, and pattern-recognition questions. The big trick isn’t mastering every question — it’s managing the time pressure. Practicing with any generic SHL-type tests will help a lot. Good free sources:

   • SHL practice samples (on their own site)
   • Graduates First / AssessmentDay (even the free versions help)
   • Any “inductive reasoning / diagrammatic reasoning” practice tests

   When practicing, focus on speed + accuracy, because 20 minutes for 40 questions goes by fast. Skip early if something looks like a time sink.

2. Workstyle Preference Survey
   Here, Revolut is checking for consistency and alignment with Revolut’s pacey, ownership-driven culture.

   Best approach:

   • Study up on Revolut's culture
   • Keep your responses consistent (e.g., don’t say you love structure on one question and then claim you prefer chaos in another)

   If you want to get a feel for the format, you can search for “SHL OPQ” examples — that’s the type of inventory many companies use.

Good luck — you’ve got this! 🚀

You'll find lots of examples online to practice for point 1. This should also help:

• Cheatsheet: The Must-Know Consulting Terms for Interviews

Point 2 is more about cultural fit with Revolut. You might want to read up on them and even have a coffee chat with people who work there. But I'd advise you to be as honest as possible, rather than 'trying' to fit, because the risk is that you might find yourself in an environment you don't actually like.

Best,
Cristian

hello! 

For those cognitive test, it’s just like a fast SHL numerical and verbal test: So i would say: practice on AssessmentDay or PracticeAptitudeTests under a timer. For the Workstyle survey, there’s no right or wrong answer; it’s about consistency and showing traits they value, like teamwork, adaptability, and initiative. Just answer honestly but keep your answers aligned across similar questions. Doing a few free SHL-style personality quizzes online can help you get used to the format.

best, Alessa :)

Revolut screens heavily because they get insane application volume. The cognitive test is standard SHL: pattern recognition, basic math, and logic. Do 3–5 practice drills so you understand pacing.
The Workstyle survey is essentially a fit/personality test. They’re checking if your traits match their culture: speed, ownership, resilience, autonomy. Don’t try to fake it as consistency matters more than specific traits. If your answers contradict each other, the algorithm will kill your score.

Hi there,

Yes, these are fairly standard for Revolut, and it’s good you’re thinking about them upfront.

1) Cognitive Aptitude (SHL-style)
This is mainly about speed and accuracy under pressure. Expect numerical reasoning, logic, and data interpretation rather than deep math. The best prep is:

• Practice SHL-style numerical and logical tests (AssessmentDay, JobTestPrep, Practice Aptitude Tests)
• Do everything timed — 20 minutes for 40 questions is tight, so pacing matters more than perfection
• Skip and return if stuck; don’t let one question eat your time
• Use approximations and sanity checks rather than exact calculations

Tip: You cannot use Excel on the same laptop as the assessment pauses - use a different laptop with Excel or calculator.

2) Workstyle Preference Survey
This is not something you can or should “study” for in a technical sense. It’s a behavioral assessment to understand how you work. A few tips:

• Be consistent in your answers — contradictions are the biggest red flag
• Answer based on how you actually behave at work, not how you think they want you to answer
• Keep Revolut’s culture in mind: ownership, pace, accountability, data-driven decisions
• Avoid extreme answers unless they’re genuinely true for you

There aren’t real practice tests for workstyle surveys, but reading about SHL situational and personality assessments can help you understand the format so it doesn’t feel unfamiliar.

Overall, stay calm, manage time tightly on the cognitive test, and be honest and consistent on the workstyle survey.

Best,
Evelina