For more information on using the SHL App, please see the questions below:
What systems are compatible with the SHL app?
Mobile devices supporting the latest iOS and Android version will be supported 11.0 IOS and version for 5.0 (lollipop) Android. There is not currently support for Tablet devices.
In which regions is the SHL app available?
The App is available in all territories except for China.
I am a candidate accessing my assessment link via my recruiter applicant portal. How do I access the app?
Support for candidates accessing their link via this route will be available at the end of June. Until this time please use a web browser or a desktop computer.
Is there any recommended browser I should use to initially download the SHL App?
Currently there is an issue with launching the SHL app from Play store with Mozilla Firefox browser.
We suggest that if you are using Firefox that you use an alternative browser to initially launch the app. This issue is being addressed by Mozilla directly and this will be updated once a fix has been implemented.
Alternatively, if you need to use Mozilla, then long press on the App download icon then you will see some options and then if click on the link'" open link in external App'" the this will direct to PlayStore.
Can I use a tablet to access the test?
There is not currently support for Tablet devices. Please find a suitable mobile phone if you want to download the SHL App.
What languages are supported within the app interface?
The app interface language will be dependent on the test being completed. If you are taking an AMCAT then you will be able to access 14 languages, if you are completing a test within the TalentCentral platform you will have access to 37 languages depending also on the type of test you are completing and how this has been set up by your recruiter.
How do I change the interface language?
Within the app on the top left-hand corner there will be a toggle where you can access the navigational language, profile, and access the support site.
The language selected for the assessment will then also be used as the language for the app interface.
For AMCAT candidates there will be an option to change this in the app interface by clicking on the three dots and selecting ‘App languages’.
What permissions do I need to allow on my device?
Once you have downloaded the app, if you are taking a video interview or SVAR assessment you will need to allow for microphone and camera permissions.
Android devices will also require access to the system folder for saving the audio and video recorded during an assessment and once the test is finished then they are uploaded on the server. For further information on device permissions please refer to the candidate support site
How can I access the data protection notice for the app?
The data protection notice can be accessed within in the app using the toggle on the top left-hand corner of the screen.
How do I access my assessment using the app?
To access your assessment, first launch the link within your invitation email on your mobile device.
Once you have clicked on the link you will see prompt on the page to download the App, clicking on download App will redirect you to the play store or App store if not already downloaded. If you have this already installed, then the SHL App will open directly.
The below on-screen message will allow you to opt to download the app and provide details on the app size being installed on your device.
Recommendations will be displayed along with an option to proceed to a mobile web view if preferred.
Once the app is downloaded and installed you can register on the app directly and setup your password.
You will then be able to access your assessment home page displaying the assessments you have been asked to complete by your recruiter.
Will I be able to see my results using the SHL app?
No, for details on your results please contact your recruiter directly.
Technical Support queries
What do I do if I have Login issues?
Please ensure that you have registered correctly on the app and are using the correct password combination. If you are having trouble accessing your assessments, please use the reset password function to generate a new password.
Can I change my password within the app?
Yes, you can access your profile to change your password, if you have forgotten your password, you are able to use the forgotten password prompt within the login screen.
What error messages may I encounter within the app?
Please navigate to the support site section on ‘error messages’ for further assistance. If your issue is not found on here, please continue through the FAQs for the app and then contact the Technical Support team if further help is needed.
What should I do if the in-app message states that my device might not be compatible for this interview?
Your device is not compatible either due to slow internet or bad quality microphone or camera. Please locate another device to take the test or relaunch the app ensuring you have a good internet connection and have completed the in-app testing successfully.
What do I do if I experience low bandwidth and loss of internet connection?
If you experience loss of connection to the internet during a test, you will be presented with an error message screen advising you to check your connection. Once a connection has been re-established you will then be directed back to the test where you can resume your session.
Loading issues – what if the test is not launching?
Please force quit the app then re-launch the app from your invitation email. If you experience this when completing a Video Interview assessment, please wait for the app to resume functionality after a few minutes.
I have issues with sound and audio while taking a video assessment. What do I do?
Please ensure you have allowed permissions for the microphone and video wherever needed after launching the app.
There is an in-app test which will run through various test to ensure that these are working correctly. We recommend that you take this assessment in a quite area where you will not be disturbed and ensure you are using portrait orientation.
What permissions do I need to enable on my phone when using the app?
Permissions need to be allowed for the microphone and video if you are completing a video assessment. For general permissions, the app will require access to files to store any files used in your session.
What should be my device orientation while using the app?
When using the app please maintain portrait mode
Can I exit a timed assessment?
We do not recommend that you leave a timed assessment, however if you need to get back to your session due to loss of connection, please re-open the app and your session will be available to resume.
What happens if I force close the App?
In this case the candidate will be required to login back into the SHL App to take their remaining set of assessments.
How do I know if my assessment is compatible with the SHL app?
Please access your assessment homepage which will indicate which are compatible.
Specific tests which are not adequate for mobile devices will have information conveying the compatibility within the assessment information on the homepage.
Assessments which are desktop compatible only will display the following prompt when the test is launched within app.
You will then have the option to send yourself a link which you are able to launch on a desktop computer.
How do I take a test which is not mobile enabled, or send myself a new link?
When taking a set of assessments which contain one or more test which is not compatible with the SHL app, you will see the below prompt to advise you.
An on-screen prompt will be displayed with the option to send yourself a new assessment link for which you can access on a compatible desktop computer.
What accessibility options are available within the app?
Accessibility options can be accessed in the top left-hand corner and configured, these include options to change the front and background colour for ease of visibility.
These options are only available for the for the native app screens such as: login screen, assessment homepage, T&C’s, Data protection notice page and assessments which are completed through the TalentCentral platform. Please be aware that screen readers are not compatible with the SHL app.
What other options are available within the SHL App?
Here you can access:
What systems are compatible with the SHL app?
Mobile devices supporting the latest iOS and Android version will be supported 11.0 IOS and version for 5.0 (lollipop) Android. There is not currently support for Tablet devices.
In which regions is the SHL app available?
The App is available in all territories except for China.
I am a candidate accessing my assessment link via my recruiter applicant portal. How do I access the app?
Support for candidates accessing their link via this route will be available at the end of June. Until this time please use a web browser or a desktop computer.
Is there any recommended browser I should use to initially download the SHL App?
Currently there is an issue with launching the SHL app from Play store with Mozilla Firefox browser.
We suggest that if you are using Firefox that you use an alternative browser to initially launch the app. This issue is being addressed by Mozilla directly and this will be updated once a fix has been implemented.
Alternatively, if you need to use Mozilla, then long press on the App download icon then you will see some options and then if click on the link'" open link in external App'" the this will direct to PlayStore.
Can I use a tablet to access the test?
There is not currently support for Tablet devices. Please find a suitable mobile phone if you want to download the SHL App.
What languages are supported within the app interface?
The app interface language will be dependent on the test being completed. If you are taking an AMCAT then you will be able to access 14 languages, if you are completing a test within the TalentCentral platform you will have access to 37 languages depending also on the type of test you are completing and how this has been set up by your recruiter.
How do I change the interface language?
Within the app on the top left-hand corner there will be a toggle where you can access the navigational language, profile, and access the support site.
The language selected for the assessment will then also be used as the language for the app interface.
For AMCAT candidates there will be an option to change this in the app interface by clicking on the three dots and selecting ‘App languages’.
What permissions do I need to allow on my device?
Once you have downloaded the app, if you are taking a video interview or SVAR assessment you will need to allow for microphone and camera permissions.
Android devices will also require access to the system folder for saving the audio and video recorded during an assessment and once the test is finished then they are uploaded on the server. For further information on device permissions please refer to the candidate support site
How can I access the data protection notice for the app?
The data protection notice can be accessed within in the app using the toggle on the top left-hand corner of the screen.
How do I access my assessment using the app?
To access your assessment, first launch the link within your invitation email on your mobile device.
Once you have clicked on the link you will see prompt on the page to download the App, clicking on download App will redirect you to the play store or App store if not already downloaded. If you have this already installed, then the SHL App will open directly.
The below on-screen message will allow you to opt to download the app and provide details on the app size being installed on your device.
Recommendations will be displayed along with an option to proceed to a mobile web view if preferred.
Once the app is downloaded and installed you can register on the app directly and setup your password.
You will then be able to access your assessment home page displaying the assessments you have been asked to complete by your recruiter.
Will I be able to see my results using the SHL app?
No, for details on your results please contact your recruiter directly.
Technical Support queries
What do I do if I have Login issues?
Please ensure that you have registered correctly on the app and are using the correct password combination. If you are having trouble accessing your assessments, please use the reset password function to generate a new password.
Can I change my password within the app?
Yes, you can access your profile to change your password, if you have forgotten your password, you are able to use the forgotten password prompt within the login screen.
What error messages may I encounter within the app?
Please navigate to the support site section on ‘error messages’ for further assistance. If your issue is not found on here, please continue through the FAQs for the app and then contact the Technical Support team if further help is needed.
What should I do if the in-app message states that my device might not be compatible for this interview?
Your device is not compatible either due to slow internet or bad quality microphone or camera. Please locate another device to take the test or relaunch the app ensuring you have a good internet connection and have completed the in-app testing successfully.
What do I do if I experience low bandwidth and loss of internet connection?
If you experience loss of connection to the internet during a test, you will be presented with an error message screen advising you to check your connection. Once a connection has been re-established you will then be directed back to the test where you can resume your session.
Loading issues – what if the test is not launching?
Please force quit the app then re-launch the app from your invitation email. If you experience this when completing a Video Interview assessment, please wait for the app to resume functionality after a few minutes.
I have issues with sound and audio while taking a video assessment. What do I do?
Please ensure you have allowed permissions for the microphone and video wherever needed after launching the app.
There is an in-app test which will run through various test to ensure that these are working correctly. We recommend that you take this assessment in a quite area where you will not be disturbed and ensure you are using portrait orientation.
What permissions do I need to enable on my phone when using the app?
Permissions need to be allowed for the microphone and video if you are completing a video assessment. For general permissions, the app will require access to files to store any files used in your session.
What should be my device orientation while using the app?
When using the app please maintain portrait mode
Can I exit a timed assessment?
We do not recommend that you leave a timed assessment, however if you need to get back to your session due to loss of connection, please re-open the app and your session will be available to resume.
What happens if I force close the App?
In this case the candidate will be required to login back into the SHL App to take their remaining set of assessments.
How do I know if my assessment is compatible with the SHL app?
Please access your assessment homepage which will indicate which are compatible.
Specific tests which are not adequate for mobile devices will have information conveying the compatibility within the assessment information on the homepage.
Assessments which are desktop compatible only will display the following prompt when the test is launched within app.
You will then have the option to send yourself a link which you are able to launch on a desktop computer.
How do I take a test which is not mobile enabled, or send myself a new link?
When taking a set of assessments which contain one or more test which is not compatible with the SHL app, you will see the below prompt to advise you.
An on-screen prompt will be displayed with the option to send yourself a new assessment link for which you can access on a compatible desktop computer.
What accessibility options are available within the app?
Accessibility options can be accessed in the top left-hand corner and configured, these include options to change the front and background colour for ease of visibility.
These options are only available for the for the native app screens such as: login screen, assessment homepage, T&C’s, Data protection notice page and assessments which are completed through the TalentCentral platform. Please be aware that screen readers are not compatible with the SHL app.
What other options are available within the SHL App?
Here you can access:
- Language options to change the app interface.
- Available accessibility options
- Device and browser support
- Links to the technical support site
- Data protection notice
- Available accessibility options
- Device and browser support
- Links to the technical support site
- Data protection notice
How do I contact Technical Support if I need further assistance?
Please use the contact us form on the support site and log a query if you do not see an answer to your question here. This will put you in contact with our dedicated technical support team, please ensure that when submitting screenshots to accompany the issue you faced.
What if my assessment states it needs to be reset?
If you see the below message within your session, please contact your recruiter or Technical Support for further assistance.
How can I take SHL Experiences on app?
SHL Experiences is currently not supported on the app. Therefore, you will not see the app download prompt when you access the experience link shared by your recruiter in your invitation email. Planned support for this will be available in future releases of the SHL app.
