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Schroders Graduate Assessment Practice

Schroders — Global graduate / early careers online assessments. Candidates for this track are commonly reported to sit an online assessment delivered by Aon (formerly cut-e) as an early screening step.

Why Schroders 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 Schroders 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 Schroders Online Assessment

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

  • Gamified Situational JudgmentFree preview
    In your assessment as: chatAssess· Commonly confirmed
    Start free preview →
  • Deductive ReasoningFree preview
    In your assessment as: switchChallenge· Commonly confirmed
    Start free preview →
  • ADEPT-15® Work-Related BehaviourFree preview
    In your assessment as: ADEPT-15· Commonly confirmed
    Start free preview →

Schroders 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.

  • Gamified Situational Judgment20 min
  • Deductive Reasoning6 min
  • ADEPT-15® Work-Related Behaviour~30 min · 100 statements
Unlock the Schroders Graduate Prep Pack — $49One-time payment · lifetime access to all practice tests

Tips for the Schroders 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 Schroders use the Aon assessment?

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

Which tests are in the Schroders assessment?

Commonly reported modules: chatAssess, switchChallenge, 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 Schroders Graduate Prep Pack for full-length timed practice.

Anything specific to know?

Schroders institutional graduate FAQs name Aon as online assessments provider and list chatAssess, switchChallenge and ADEPT-15 Workstyles, with link to Aon candidate preparation. UK intermediary graduate FAQ describes a different staged flow without naming Aon — treat as parallel regional stack.

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Sources

  • assessment.aon.com — Aon official candidate preparation hub referenced by Schroders.
  • schroders.com — Official graduate FAQ — three Aon assessments named; Aon prep link provided.
  • 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.