Cognitive test

Cognitive test

Bryq's cognitive ability test measures four dimensions: attention to detail, logical reasoning, numerical reasoning, and verbal reasoning. Based on I/O psychology models of fluid and crystallised intelligence, each dimension predicts how candidates analyse information, identify patterns, and solve complex problems. Results scored against role-specific benchmarks from your Ideal Candidate Profile.

Bryq's cognitive ability test measures four dimensions: attention to detail, logical reasoning, numerical reasoning, and verbal reasoning. Based on I/O psychology models of fluid and crystallised intelligence, each dimension predicts how candidates analyse information, identify patterns, and solve complex problems. Results scored against role-specific benchmarks from your Ideal Candidate Profile.

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Understand how candidates think

Understand how candidates think

Our cognitive test shows you how candidates approach challenges, process information, and make decisions. But their impact depends on, what they’re designed to measure.

Bryq goes beyond surface-level tasks to assess real cognitive processes, capturing how candidates reason through complexity.

Our cognitive test shows you how candidates approach challenges, process information, and make decisions. But their impact depends on, what they’re designed to measure.

Bryq goes beyond surface-level tasks to assess real cognitive processes, capturing how candidates reason through complexity.

Measure focus, logic and reasoning

See how candidates analyze data, draw conclusions, and make decisions under pressure. Measure:

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Attention to detail

Spot candidates who are precise, thorough, and reliable.

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Logical reasoning

Evaluate problem-solving and structured thinking.

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Numerical reasoning

Measure comfort with numbers and quantitative tasks.

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Verbal reasoning

Assess language comprehension and communication potential.

Four steps to better candidates

Start with the role, send the test, review the results. Bryq simplifies the entire assessment process for you.

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STEP 1

Define the role criteria

Start by adding a job description from your ATS, a Bryq template, a validated profile, or one you write from scratch.

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STEP 2

AI suggests assessments

Bryq’s AI recommends the right mix of tests for each role, covering skills, personality, and cognitive fit.

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STEP 3

Send to candidates

Candidates complete a short, quiz style assessment made up of multiple-choice questions — all in under 30 minutes.

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STEP 4

Review the results

Get results broken down by skill, trait, and overall match. Rank candidates, review detailed insights and shortlist top fits.

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What you will see

Get a clear, visual breakdown of each candidate’s cognitive strengths, aligned to the role and benchmarked against your talent poll.

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Strengths and risks clearly outlined for each cognitive area

Role-specific weightings that highlight what matters most

Concise summaries that highlight how each candidate thinks

Key takeaways to support faster, evidence-based decisions

What your candidates will see

A quick user-friendly assessment that takes under 30 minutes. No logins, no setup, no friction. Gamified design, mobile-friendly, and fully bias-free from start to finish.

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Science that helps you hire the

right match

Most assessment tools test candidates without understanding the role they’re being hired for. Bryq’s AI is trained on millions of data points and analyzes the role itself to identify the skills and competencies that lead to success. Then it matches candidates to that profile, turning hiring into true match-making.

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Grounded in real science

Built on validated psychological models, not generic scoring systems.

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Role-driven from the start

Analyzes the skills, traits, and behaviors required for success in each role.

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Fit beyond skills

Designed to evaluate how well candidates align with your company culture and values.

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AI-powered recommendations

Selects the appropriate assessments automatically from the role profile.

Complete the picture with the personality assessment

Cognition shows what candidates can do. Personality reveals how they do it.

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Ready to see Bryq in action?

Start hiring based on real data.

Ready to see Bryq in action?

Start hiring based on

real data.

Ready to see Bryq in action?

Start hiring based on real data.

TESTIMONIALS

Why our customers love Bryq

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“Bryq expertly steered us through a transformative journey, helping us align our core cultural pillars and guiding principles with the essential traits necessary to attract and retain the best talent.”

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Nick Jacks

Group Director of Talent

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“Bryq streamlines the interview process by matching candidates to what matters, and gives me all the insight I need to evaluate them properly.”

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Sigrid Shun

VP, HR Business Partner Lead

“Maybe my favourite part of using Bryq is helping uncover unique people we might not have even considered before...and watching them thrive.”

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Rob Dougherty

SVP of Global Talent

TESTIMONIALS

Why our customers love Bryq

Tripledot customer logo

“Bryq expertly steered us through a transformative journey, helping us align our core cultural pillars and guiding principles with the essential traits necessary to attract and retain the best talent.”

Nick Jacks headshot

Nick Jacks

Group Director of Talent

MPTC customer logo

“Bryq streamlines the interview process by matching candidates to what matters, and gives me all the insight I need to evaluate them properly.”

Sigrid Shun headshot

Sigrid Shun

VP, HR Business Partner Lead

“Maybe my favourite part of using Bryq is helping uncover unique people we might not have even considered before...and watching them thrive.”

Rob Dougherty headshot

Rob Dougherty

SVP of Global Talent

TESTIMONIALS

Why our customers love Bryq

Tripledot customer logo

“Bryq expertly steered us through a transformative journey, helping us align our core cultural pillars and guiding principles with the essential traits necessary to attract and retain the best talent.”

Nick Jacks headshot

Nick Jacks

Group Director of Talent

MPTC customer logo

“Bryq streamlines the interview process by matching candidates to what matters, and gives me all the insight I need to evaluate them properly.”

Sigrid Shun headshot

Sigrid Shun

VP, HR Business Partner Lead

“Maybe my favourite part of using Bryq is helping uncover unique people we might not have even considered before...and watching them thrive.”

Rob Dougherty headshot

Rob Dougherty

SVP of Global Talent