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Combining a measure of cognitive ability with key workplace competencies, the assessment evaluates strengths such as learns quickly, takes responsibility, fosters team cohesion, and analyses information. Graduate 8.0 is designed to deliver a positive candidate experience while giving employers actionable insights to make smarter hiring decisions. 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[Available in multiple languages](https://www.gfbgroup.com/hubfs/PDF/40403c_a07e489f85da4be084e0258c14e29a97.pdf) #### Accreditation Requirement British Psychological Society (BPS) Level A accreditation or by GFB providing feedback on the report at an additional cost​. ## Product Detail The Graduate 8.0 is a short, job-focused assessment designed specifically for graduate and entry-level professional roles. It combines a robust measure of cognitive ability with eight critical workplace competencies that underpin success in early career positions, by evaluating both potential and behavioural strengths. Delivered online in an engaging format, Graduate 8.0 is globally relevant, quick to complete in around 37 minutes and provides a positive candidate experience. It generates clear, business-focused reports that highlight strengths, development needs, and overall potential, supporting confident and fair hiring decisions. ![Screenshot\_202025-10-02\_20144942](https://www.gfbgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Act3%20child/images/Screenshot_202025-10-02_20144942.webp?width=292&height=340&name=Screenshot_202025-10-02_20144942.webp) ## Areas of Use The Graduate 8.0 helps organisations to achieve the following outcomes: - Identify top graduate talent with the highest potential for success - Improve quality of hire and reduce turnover in early career roles - Support onboarding with tailored developmental feedback - Build a strong and diverse graduate pipeline - Strengthen employer brand with a fair and engaging assessment process ## Features and Benefits - Specifically designed for graduate and entry-level hiring - Combines cognitive ability with eight core competencies for a holistic view of potential - Concise assessment taking approximately 37 minutes to complete - Available online and globally applicable across industries - Candidate reports provide clear, actionable insights for hiring and development - Delivers a strong candidate experience ![40403c\_859e8876804241a6b12aba58c29c986a~mv2](https://www.gfbgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Act3%20child/images/40403c_859e8876804241a6b12aba58c29c986a~mv2.webp?width=592&height=600&name=40403c_859e8876804241a6b12aba58c29c986a~mv2.webp) ## Reports [Graduate Detailed Report](https://www.gfbgroup.com/hubfs/PDF/40403c_8e69b80c5b0e4644940c8e9b14ab0b03.pdf) #### Graduate Detailed Report Assists in predicting an applicant’s workplace behaviour. Showing Graduates Potential and the key workplace competencies. [View a sample here.](https://www.gfbgroup.com/hubfs/PDF/40403c_8e69b80c5b0e4644940c8e9b14ab0b03.pdf) [Graduate Interview Guide](https://www.gfbgroup.com/hubfs/PDF/40403c_9325b6533ced457da7a21015335af90c.pdf) #### Graduate Interview Guide Provides interviewers with a standardised set of questions to evaluate key candidate competencies. The interview guide offers instructions for conducting interviews with probing questions to facilitate discussion and a rating guide to assist in scoring responses. [View a sample here.](https://www.gfbgroup.com/hubfs/PDF/40403c_9325b6533ced457da7a21015335af90c.pdf) [Graduate Candidate Report](https://www.gfbgroup.com/hubfs/PDF/40403c_beb24f9fa8ab4312ab1ba52bd6286599.pdf) #### Graduate Candidate Report Offers candidates feedback on their relative strengths and areas for improvement concerning competencies vital for success in entry-level professional roles. Provides practical on-the-job tips and suggestions to help candidates excel in the workplace. 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