Stop guessing. Start hiring people whose brains are built for the job. The first platform that shows you exactly how a candidate's brain matches your role requirements — before you make an offer.
Traditional resume screening is failing. The data proves it. Here's what bad hires are costing your organization:
Industry data shows 46% of new hires fail in their first year. Why? Because their brains don't match the job requirements. See how much this is costing you—and how much you could save with brain-matched hiring.
Real World Careers provides employer-verifiable Verified Cognitive Profile Summarys backed by 30 years of research. Stop hiring based on resumes. Start hiring based on brain science.
Every candidate is assessed across six critical brain regions that predict job performance:
Instant candidate verification built into every assessment:
Timothy E. Parker holds the Guinness World Record as the world's most syndicated puzzle compiler, reaching 180 million puzzle solvers globally. With 30+ years developing cognitive assessments for Disney, Microsoft, Warner Bros, Smithsonian, Arthritis Foundation, and 1,400+ organizations, his Parker Brain Alignment Index is the gold standard in cognitive career matching.
The Real World IQ assessment measures the same cognitive patterns that predict success in puzzle-solving—applied to job performance across 6 critical brain regions. When the world's most demanding organizations need cognitive assessment expertise they can trust, they choose Timothy E. Parker.
See exactly what your candidates will experience and what results you'll receive.
The Real World IQ assessment is a comprehensive 40-55 minute cognitive evaluation developed by Guinness World Record holder Timothy E. Parker. Using 30+ years of puzzle science and cognitive research, it measures how candidates' brains actually function across six critical regions that predict job performance.
Candidates complete the test online from any device. The assessment adapts in real-time based on their responses, providing scientifically accurate measurements of cognitive strengths and natural abilities.
Strategic planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and goal-setting abilities.
Mathematical reasoning, spatial awareness, data analysis, and logical thinking.
Language comprehension, verbal communication, memory retention, and auditory processing.
Visual pattern recognition, detail orientation, spatial relationships, and design perception.
Empathy, emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, and social awareness.
Motor coordination, procedural learning, multitasking, and precision execution.
Want to experience what your candidates will go through? Visit realworldiq.com to take the assessment yourself and see the exact results format you'll receive in your employer portal.
Visit RealWorldIQ.com → Request a DemoFrom purchase to hiring decision in four simple steps.
Purchase the number of Real World IQ assessments you need. Buy 3 or 10,000—your choice. No annual fees, no expiration.
Send candidates your unique assessment link. They take the 40-55 minute Real World IQ test measuring 6 brain regions.
You see their brain match % for your role. They get their complete cognitive profile and credential ID they can share with other employers.
Hire based on scientific proof their brain fits the job. Check any candidate's results anytime through your unlimited portal access.
Validate that a candidate's brain is cognitively matched for your specific role before making an offer. Cognitive ability is among the strongest predictors of job performance in a century of selection research (Schmidt & Hunter, 1998; Sackett et al., 2022).
Employees in cognitively-aligned roles stay 2-3x longer. When people's brains match their jobs, they perform better and stay happier.
Pre-screen candidates with Verified Cognitive Profile Summarys. Spend time interviewing only those whose brains match your requirements.
Employees in brain-matched roles perform 35% better than keyword-matched hires. Their natural cognitive strengths align with job demands.
30+ years of cognitive research from Guinness World Record holder Timothy E. Parker. Trusted by Microsoft, Disney, Smithsonian, and 1,400+ organizations.
No other job platform offers employer-Verified Cognitive Profile Summarys. Position your company as data-driven, hiring based on neuroscience, not guesswork.
You're not buying "verification access." You're buying comprehensive 40-55 minute cognitive assessments that you give to candidates. Here's what happens:
If a candidate already took the Real World IQ assessment on their own at realworldiq.com, they can share their unique credential ID with you. You can verify their brain match for FREE through your employer portal—doesn't use any of your paid placement tests.
Buy the number of Real World IQ assessments you need. No annual fees. No expiration. Every placement test includes unlimited employer portal access.
Custom pricing available as low as $59 per test for large enterprise deployments.
Optional setup fee for custom business-centric questions (up to 20 questions tailored to your organization).
Instantly verify candidate credentials and cognitive scores. Subscribe to get portal access with verification quotas.
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Select your quantity above and submit your order. Our team will process it and provide portal access within 24-48 hours.
Not ready to buy? Want to discuss your specific needs? We're here to help.
Email your Purchase Order to team@advancedlearning.academy. Our team will review and approve your PO, typically within 1-2 business days. Once approved, we'll activate your placement tests immediately and send your portal credentials. NET 30 payment terms apply.
Three decades of proven cognitive assessment expertise with measurable results.
When Disney, Microsoft, and Warner Bros need cognitive assessments they can trust, they turn to Timothy E. Parker's proven 30-year methodology.
Each placement test gives you one complete 40-55 minute Real World IQ assessment to give to a candidate. The candidate takes the test, and both you and the candidate receive full results showing their 6-region brain profile and match percentage for your specific role. Placement tests never expire, so you can use them whenever you need them.
We accept multiple payment methods for business purchases: Credit/Debit cards via Stripe, Purchase Orders (PO), ACH bank transfers, wire transfers, and checks. For custom pricing on orders over 10,000 placement tests, contact employers@advancedlearning.academy to discuss payment terms.
We gladly accept Purchase Orders from established businesses and government agencies. Submit your PO to employers@advancedlearning.academy with the number of placement tests needed. We'll provide an invoice with NET 30 payment terms. Your placement tests are activated immediately upon PO approval.
Absolutely. There's no minimum purchase requirement. Buy 3, 5, or however many you need to test our system with your hiring process. Each placement test is $199 when purchasing 1-100. Many companies start with 5-10 placement tests for their first batch of candidates.
No. All placement tests are non-expiring. If you buy 50 and use 30 this year, the remaining 20 are still available next year or five years from now. There are no annual renewals, subscription fees, or expiration dates.
Within minutes of completing the 40-55 minute assessment, results appear in your employer portal showing their brain match percentage for your role. The candidate simultaneously receives their complete cognitive profile and unique credential ID. You can access these results anytime through your unlimited portal access.
No. If a candidate took the Real World IQ assessment on their own (at realworldiq.com), they can share their unique credential ID with you. You verify their results for FREE through your employer portal—it doesn't use any of your purchased placement tests. This is bonus value for employers.
Yes. For an optional setup fee, we can tailor the assessment to include up to 20 business-centric questions specific to your organization or industry. This customization helps measure cognitive fit for your unique workplace culture and requirements. Contact sales for custom pricing.
Based on 30+ years of research across 1,400+ organizations, employees in cognitively-aligned roles perform 35% better and stay 2-3x longer than those in mismatched positions. The Parker Brain Alignment Index has been validated by Microsoft, Disney, Smithsonian, and government agencies.
Yes. Cognitive assessments are legal and widely used in employment decisions when properly administered and job-relevant. Real World Careers assessments are designed to comply with EEOC Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures. We measure general cognitive abilities across 6 brain regions and provide job-relevant matching. Key compliance features include: (1) validated assessment methodology, (2) consistent administration across all candidates, (3) job-relatedness documentation, and (4) no questions targeting protected characteristics. We recommend consulting your legal team about your specific hiring practices and maintaining proper documentation. See our Compliance section below for more details.
Yes. For purchases of 501+ placement tests, we offer ATS integration via API. This allows assessment invitations and results to flow directly into your existing Applicant Tracking System. We support Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, and most major ATS platforms.
Pricing is based purely on volume: 1-100 placement tests at $199 each, 101-500 at $149 each, 501-10,000 at $99 each. Higher volumes include additional support (dedicated account managers, priority support, ATS integration, analytics dashboards). All tiers receive the same 40-55 minute Real World IQ assessment and unlimited portal access.
Absolutely. Purchase additional placement tests anytime at the current tier pricing. If your total cumulative purchases move you into a higher volume tier (e.g., from 90 to 150 total), future purchases automatically qualify for the lower per-test rate.
The Real World IQ assessment takes 40-55 minutes to complete. It measures cognitive abilities across 6 brain regions through scientifically-validated puzzles and questions. Candidates can take it on any device with internet access, and results are instantly available to both parties.
All purchases include email support and unlimited portal access. Purchases of 101+ placement tests include phone support and a dedicated account manager. Purchases of 501+ placement tests include 24/7 priority support, on-site training, and custom implementation assistance.
Yes. Your employer portal supports unlimited user accounts at no additional cost. All hiring managers, HR staff, and recruiters in your organization can have their own login credentials to invite candidates and view results.
If a candidate starts but doesn't complete the assessment, the placement test is not consumed. You can re-invite them or assign that assessment link to a different candidate. A placement test is only used when a candidate completes the full 40-55 minute test and results are generated.
Yes. Contact employers@advancedlearning.academy to schedule a demo. We'll show you the employer portal, walk through sample candidate results, explain the 6-region brain analysis, and demonstrate how match percentages are calculated for different roles.
Most companies are up and running within 24-48 hours. After purchase, we create your employer portal account, provide login credentials, and deliver your assessment invitation links. For volume purchases requiring custom setup, implementation typically takes 3-5 business days.
Traditional tests measure skills or personality. We measure how your brain actually works across 6 critical regions. Created by Guinness World Record holder Timothy E. Parker, our assessment uses the same cognitive patterns from 30+ years of puzzle science to predict job performance. Both employer and candidate benefit from results, creating a win-win hiring scenario.
Real World Careers is committed to fair, legal, and ethical hiring practices.
Our assessment is designed to comply with the EEOC Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures. This includes:
We support your compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act:
We support Americans with Disabilities Act compliance:
We recommend employers:
Real World Careers cognitive assessments are designed as one component of a comprehensive hiring process. Assessment results should never be used as the sole criterion for employment decisions. Employers are responsible for ensuring their overall selection process complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We recommend consulting with qualified legal counsel regarding your specific hiring practices and compliance obligations. Advanced Learning Academy does not provide legal advice.
Questions about compliance or accommodations? Contact us at compliance@advancedlearning.academy
For Employers & Staffing Partners
Real World Careers places candidates who completed the Real World IQ assessment and hold a Verified Cognitive Profile Summary you can confirm at our public verification portal. This is serious placement for a fee — not a free job board listing dump.
Dedicated search for hard-to-fill roles. Candidates pre-screened by cognitive profile bands plus your requirements.
Pay when you hire. Ideal for volume or multi-role campaigns with verified profiles on every shortlist.
Every candidate we present can be confirmed at realworldcareers.com/verify with their unique code — scores, status, and issue window.
$499
Intake + review of up to 5 Verified Cognitive Profile Summaries for one role family.
$2,500
3–5 candidates with Verified Cognitive Profile Summary for one role. Success-fee remainder quoted at hire.
$7,500
Dedicated retained engagement deposit for hard-to-fill roles using cognitive matching.