Deloitte Assessment Practice
Comprehensive preparation guide for Deloitte's multi-component online assessment
Assessment Time
45-60 min
Allow 75 minutes total
Providers Used
Arctic Shores + Aptitude
Game-based + reasoning tests
Difficulty
Moderate
Practice strongly recommended
About Deloitte's Online Assessment
Deloitte's online assessment, often called the "Immersive Online Assessment", combines a game-based psychometric element with traditional aptitude testing. Roughly three days after submitting your application, you are invited to play Cosmic Cadet, a game-based assessment built on the Arctic Shores platform that measures personality traits such as risk perception and innovation. This is followed by numerical reasoning and verbal reasoning tests that assess your analytical ability with data and your comprehension of written information. Deloitte uses the combined results to sift candidates before the interview stages.
Assessment Components
Cosmic Cadet (Arctic Shores)
A space-themed game-based assessment built on Arctic Shores technology. You complete a series of interactive tasks aboard a virtual spacecraft. The tasks measure personality traits, cognitive style, and behavioural patterns including risk perception, problem-solving approach, and learning agility.
Numerical Reasoning
A timed test requiring you to interpret charts, tables, and financial data and answer multiple-choice questions. This component follows a similar format to SHL Verify Numerical Reasoning. Speed and accuracy both matter.
Verbal Reasoning
A timed test presenting written passages followed by statements you must judge as True, False, or Cannot Say. This mirrors the SHL Verify Verbal Reasoning format.
Deloitte Roles Using This Assessment
Graduate Programmes
- Audit & Assurance
- Consulting
- Tax
- Risk Advisory
Experienced Hire
- Technology Consulting
- Financial Advisory
- Strategy & Operations
- Human Capital
Top Tips
Prepare for both game and aptitude formats
Most candidates focus on one or the other. Deloitte requires both. Practise Arctic Shores game-based tasks and SHL-style numerical and verbal reasoning separately. CogniPrep covers all three components across its Arctic Shores and SHL practice libraries.
Expect the invite quickly
Deloitte sends the Cosmic Cadet invite roughly three days after your application. Have your practice done before you apply so you are not caught off guard by the short turnaround.
Don't try to game the personality section
Cosmic Cadet captures behavioural patterns across many game decisions. Responding consistently and naturally produces a more reliable profile than trying to present an idealized image.
Find a quiet environment
Both the game and the timed aptitude tests require sustained concentration. Interruptions during the numerical or verbal tests eat directly into your limited time.
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Begin Deloitte Assessment PracticeFrequently Asked Questions
What is Cosmic Cadet?
Cosmic Cadet is a space-themed game-based psychometric assessment built on Arctic Shores technology, used by Deloitte to measure personality traits and behavioural patterns. It is the same underlying platform as the Arctic Shores assessments used by other employers, just branded differently.
How long is Deloitte's online assessment?
The full Immersive Online Assessment typically takes 45-60 minutes. Allow 75 minutes to avoid feeling rushed across all three components. The full Deloitte recruitment process spans several weeks across multiple stages.
Can I retake Deloitte's assessment?
Generally you need to wait 6-12 months before reapplying. Deloitte's policy can vary by programme, so check directly with their recruitment team for the latest guidance.