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As an Aston University student, you get access to a number of helpful resources to help you practise your skills and be prepared for the world of work.
Whether you want to get ready for an assessment centre or prepare your CV before an application, there's a tool to help you.
Note: You may be required to use multi-factor authentication if you're accessing some of our software when not connected to the university network. Full details of how to set-up (MFA) can be found via Solve. Please ensure you have the latest version of your browser installed as older versions may not support access to the software.
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Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
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Graduates First
Access to a range of psychometric tests and preparation software.
TeamFocus - Profiling for Success
Access to a range of personality and learning style tests.
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Useful Links
- Profiling for Success by Team Focus - Access Guide
- Math's Centre - Aston's Learning and Development Centre can offer help with your numerical skills.
- The British Psychological Society (BPS) - useful information for test-takers
- Math Centre Numeracy Refresher Booklet - ideal preparation for graduate-level numerical reasoning tests
- eFinancial Careers - practise high-level numerical tests similar to those used by major investment banks
- The Morrisby Profile - practice tests to discover your strengths and abilities
- The Vark questionnaire - discover more about your learning styles and strengths
- Prospects graduate career planning site providing sample questions
- Berger Aptitude Tests also known as B-Apt, used to test aptitude for IT roles
- Assessment Day sample tests and is of particular relevance to engineering students
- WikiJob is an online community for job-hunting graduates with information, links and discussions regarding psychometric testing.
- A Guide to Situational Judgement Tests - A handy guide on situational judgment tests from shortlist.me
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Jessica, London
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