Erudex journal
Situational Judgement Tests: How Employers Assess Workplace Judgement
6 min read22 October 2026
Situational judgement tests present realistic workplace scenarios and ask for the most effective response. They reveal how candidates prioritise, communicate and take responsibility.
Key points
- •Practise under timed conditions
- •Review explanations for every mistake
- •Use scores alongside other evidence
What employers look for
Responses that are direct, accountable, respectful and protect customers and the organisation usually score highest.
- •Raise problems early
- •Talk to people directly first
- •Follow policy on data and safety
Graduate schemes
Many graduate programmes use SJTs alongside reasoning tests to judge readiness for professional work.
Practise with Erudex
Try free timed practice papers at erudexonline.com/aptitude-tests, take the full Erudex IQ Test with a report and certificate at erudexonline.com/iq-test, or screen candidates with invite links from the HR assessments page.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a right answer?
- Tests are keyed to the employer's values, but accountable, collaborative answers are generally preferred.