Aon ADEPT-15 Guide & Experience
What is the ADEPT-15?
ADEPT-15 is Aon's (formerly cut-e) work-behaviour questionnaire. In this independent walkthrough you choose between pairs of original example statements. The real administration and scoring may differ.
Important: there are no right or wrong answers
There are no right or wrong answers. Choose the statement that best describes your behaviour at work. This exercise supports reflection; it does not predict suitability or employer match.
The 6 work styles and 15 aspects
Task
- Drive: proactive, persistent and accountable in pursuing goals
- Structure: planful, detail-oriented and orderly in approaching work
Adaptation
- Conceptual: intellectually curious, abstract and inquisitive
- Flexibility: open-minded, adaptable and willing to change approach
- Mastery: learning-oriented and focused on continual self-improvement
Achievement
- Ambition: ambitious, goal-directed and striving for more
- Power: motivated to lead, direct and take control
Interaction
- Assertiveness: assertive, decisive and comfortable with competition
- Liveliness: outgoing, energetic and socially confident
Emotional
- Composure: calm, composed and relaxed under pressure
- Positivity: optimistic, hopeful and resilient about the future
- Awareness: attuned to and openly reflective about emotions
Teamwork
- Cooperativeness: team-oriented, collaborative and trusting of others
- Sensitivity: compassionate, caring and attentive to others' needs
- Humility: modest, humble and quick to credit others
Experience it yourself (± 5 minutes)
Explore 45 pairs of original example statements in a forced-choice format, free and without an account. The review only summarises your choices in this exercise. It is not an official ADEPT-15 score, norm comparison or validated personality profile.
Honest preparation tips
- Read both statements fully.
- Think of concrete examples of your behaviour at work.
- Answer honestly without acting out an assumed ideal profile.
Also available: cognitive Aon practice
Practice the available cognitive question types using original exercises and answer explanations.