If you’re interviewing for a mid-size or larger company, there’s a good chance one is somewhere in the pipeline. Employers use them to get a read on how you work, not just what you’ve done.
That’s worth preparing for — not to beat the test, but to walk in already knowing your own strengths and blind spots. If you know you’ll be tested, it’s fair to know what you’re walking into. What doesn’t work is trying to answer your way into a “better” score. It doesn’t hold up, and it just matches you to a role that isn’t really you.
It’s worth doing even if nobody tests you. Knowing your own profile before you start applying helps you target roles that actually fit instead of applying everywhere, write a CV and cover letter that lead with your real strengths, and walk into any interview with a clearer sense of what you bring.
Know the role, then know yourself
Every job asks something different of you. Before the interview, it helps to know what this one actually demands.