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abrdn (Standard Life) Graduate Assessment Practice

abrdn (Standard Life) — Legacy Standard Life / Aberdeen Standard brand — abrdn early careers. Candidates for this track are commonly reported to sit an online assessment delivered by Aon (formerly cut-e) as an early screening step.

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Why abrdn (Standard Life) uses Aon

Aon assessments are short, adaptive and strictly timed. Your score is compared with a norm group, so knowing the question formats in advance is one of the easiest ways to improve your result.

Also known as cut-e, Aon online assessment. Last reviewed 2026-09-23.

The abrdn (Standard Life) hiring process

  1. 1Online application
  2. 2Aon online assessmentThis is the stage we prepare you for.
  3. 3Video or phone interview
  4. 4Final interview or group exercise
  5. 5Offer

Practice the Aon tests in the abrdn Online Assessment

Realistic simulations of the Aon formats abrdn (Standard Life) uses — same question styles, same timers, instant scoring. Every test starts with a free 10-question preview.

  • Numerical ReasoningFree preview
    In your assessment as: scales numerical· Commonly confirmed
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  • Verbal ReasoningFree preview
    In your assessment as: scales verbal· Commonly confirmed
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  • ADEPT-15® Work-Related BehaviourFree preview
    In your assessment as: ADEPT-15· Commonly confirmed
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abrdn Graduate Prep Pack

Go beyond the free previews: full-length simulations of every Aon test above, timed like the real thing, with worked solutions and score tracking so you know you are ready.

  • Numerical Reasoning12 min · 37 tasks
  • Verbal Reasoning12 min · 49 tasks
  • ADEPT-15® Work-Related Behaviour~30 min · 100 statements
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Tips for the abrdn (Standard Life) assessment

  • Do every module in one quiet session with a stable internet connection — most tests cannot be paused.
  • Speed matters but accuracy matters more: wrong answers usually cost you, skipped ones do not.
  • Practise each format at least twice so the instructions feel familiar before the real test.
  • Check your invitation email for the exact modules — batteries change between hiring waves.

Frequently asked questions

Does abrdn use the Aon assessment?

Public sources and candidate reports commonly link this abrdn hiring track to Aon (cut-e). Always confirm in your invitation email.

Which tests are in the abrdn assessment?

Commonly reported modules: scales numerical, scales verbal, ADEPT-15. The exact mix can differ per country and hiring wave.

How can I prepare?

Start with the free previews of the matching tests below, then use the abrdn Graduate Prep Pack for full-length timed practice.

Anything specific to know?

Standard Life merged into abrdn; shared Aberdeen plc early-careers application process publicly directs candidates to practise Cut-e (Aon) Assessments before online tests. Treat catalog label as historical alias of abrdn graduate/intern programme—not current 'Standard Life' consumer brand hiring in isolation.

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Sources

  • abrdn.com — abrdn corporate site — successor to Aberdeen Standard Life entities.
  • aberdeenplc.com — Official abrdn/Aberdeen early-careers process — online tests; Cut-e (Aon) Assessments named for practice.
  • aptitudetests.org — Listed under companies using Aon (cut-e) tests on aptitudeTests.org. Lead only — program and modules not verified.

Last verified 2026-09-23.

Independent practice resource. Not affiliated with Aon plc or the named employer. Assessment batteries can change by hiring wave — confirm against your invitation email.