Career Potential Test (CPT)

Discover your potential & get discovered by employers!

Simply take this 100% free online test to show employers you're a high-potential candidate. Once finished, you'll be able to share your score with employers and add it to your resume/LinkedIn.

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What's included in the test

Critical Thinking
Reading
Writing
Math

Critical Thinking

The critical thinking section tests your ability to reason with information, recognize patterns, and solve problems.

Reading

 The reading section tests your ability to decipher information from passages, identify details, draw conclusions, and understand how vocabulary is used in context. 

Writing

The writing section tests your understanding of the English language. This includes grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, conciseness, and organization.

Math

The math section tests your ability to use math to solve real-world problems. This includes basic arithmetic, algebra, data interpretation, financial math, and applied math. 
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How It Works

Where do I start?

Using a computer with a webcam, begin the free proctored test. You have up to two hours to complete the test.

What happens after?

Submit your test and receive your score immediately. If you get a score you don't like, you can retake the test as many times as you like.

What then?

Get your sharable results link to send to employers or add to your resume and LinkedIn to help stand out in job applications as a high-potential candidate.

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FAQs

Q: Why should I take the CPT?

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The main benefit of taking the CPT is that it helps you stand out to employers as a high-potential candidate with the foundational skills required to succeed in the job you’re applying for. Some employers may use this test as a substitute for degrees or previous experience. You can submit your results directly to employers or showcase them on your resume and LinkedIn when applying to jobs. 

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Q: What do I need to do before taking the CPT? 

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We recommend being in a quiet, distraction-free environment where you can completely focus on taking the CPT for the next two hours. Have a pen or pencil and plenty of paper ready, and use a computer or laptop with a webcam. We recommend using Chrome or Safari browsers. There are no other prerequisites needed. We find it’s best to take the test once to get a feel for how it works and what you should focus on improving before taking it again. 

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Q: How do I prepare to improve my score? 

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We recommend that people use the Khan Academy Digital SAT Practice Course or other K-12 materials to prepare for the CPT.

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Q: What happens if I fail or don’t like my score? 

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There’s no way to fail this test. The questions are set up to be very difficult, making it unlikely that many can be answered. Don’t fret, that’s completely normal. Your score is kept private unless you choose to share it. You can always retake the test for free as many times as you like.