Psychometric Tests for Graduates: Gain the Confidence You Need to Excel at Graduate-Level Psychometric and Management Tests

Are you a graduate? Looking for a brilliant job? Then you should know that over 95 percent of the FTSE 100 companies use psychometric and management tests to select their graduate recruits, as do the police, the Civil Service, local authorities, the Armed Forces, the Fire Service, financial institutions, the motor industry, the IT industry - the list is endless. In fact, tests are now an integral part of the recruitment process for most medium-large sized organisations worldwide. So if you're looking for a job, you need this book! It includes: 37 genuine graduate-level practice tests from SHL Group plc, the biggest test publisher in the world; 227 questions covering verbal, numerical, abstract and spatial reasoning, mechanical comprehension, fault diagnosis, accuracy and personality; and, genuine practice Brainstorm, Scenarios and Fastrack management tests. It also includes valuable advice on: online psychometric tests; researching your target employer; and, assessment centre visits (including role-plays, group discussions, in-tray exercises and presentations). This book gives you the three things you need to pass graduate-level psychometric and management tests: information, confidence, and plenty of practice.

AUTHOR BIOG:
Recruitment expert Andrea Shavick is an established writer and broadcaster who has written numerous articles on job hunting, CV preparation and interview technique. She's also the author of Passing Psychometric Tests and Landing Your First Job.

CONTENTS:
Introduction
I
- WHAT ARE PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS
1. What are Psychometric Tests?
2. Why are Psychometric tests used?
3. Researching your chosen organisation
4. Online testing
5. Assessment centres - a survival guide
II
- THE PRACTICE TESTS
6. Verbal reasoning
7. Numerical reasoning
8. Abstract reasoning
9. Spatial reasoning
10. Mechanical comprehension
11. Fault diagnosis
12. Accuracy tests
13. Combination tests
14. Personality questionnaires
15. Management tests
16. What else do psychometric tests test?
III
- PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS IN CONTEXT
17. Psychometric tests in context
18. Avoiding psychometric tests altogether
19. Resources
Further Reading
Index.

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Psychometric Tests for Graduates: Gain the Confidence You Need to Excel at Graduate-Level Psychometric and Management Tests

Are you a graduate? Looking for a brilliant job? Then you should know that over 95 percent of the FTSE 100 companies use psychometric and management tests to select their graduate recruits, as do the police, the Civil Service, local authorities, the Armed Forces, the Fire Service, financial institutions, the motor industry, the IT industry - the list is endless. In fact, tests are now an integral part of the recruitment process for most medium-large sized organisations worldwide. So if you're looking for a job, you need this book! It includes: 37 genuine graduate-level practice tests from SHL Group plc, the biggest test publisher in the world; 227 questions covering verbal, numerical, abstract and spatial reasoning, mechanical comprehension, fault diagnosis, accuracy and personality; and, genuine practice Brainstorm, Scenarios and Fastrack management tests. It also includes valuable advice on: online psychometric tests; researching your target employer; and, assessment centre visits (including role-plays, group discussions, in-tray exercises and presentations). This book gives you the three things you need to pass graduate-level psychometric and management tests: information, confidence, and plenty of practice.

AUTHOR BIOG:
Recruitment expert Andrea Shavick is an established writer and broadcaster who has written numerous articles on job hunting, CV preparation and interview technique. She's also the author of Passing Psychometric Tests and Landing Your First Job.

CONTENTS:
Introduction
I
- WHAT ARE PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS
1. What are Psychometric Tests?
2. Why are Psychometric tests used?
3. Researching your chosen organisation
4. Online testing
5. Assessment centres - a survival guide
II
- THE PRACTICE TESTS
6. Verbal reasoning
7. Numerical reasoning
8. Abstract reasoning
9. Spatial reasoning
10. Mechanical comprehension
11. Fault diagnosis
12. Accuracy tests
13. Combination tests
14. Personality questionnaires
15. Management tests
16. What else do psychometric tests test?
III
- PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS IN CONTEXT
17. Psychometric tests in context
18. Avoiding psychometric tests altogether
19. Resources
Further Reading
Index.

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Psychometric Tests for Graduates: Gain the Confidence You Need to Excel at Graduate-Level Psychometric and Management Tests

Psychometric Tests for Graduates: Gain the Confidence You Need to Excel at Graduate-Level Psychometric and Management Tests

by Andrea Shavick
Psychometric Tests for Graduates: Gain the Confidence You Need to Excel at Graduate-Level Psychometric and Management Tests

Psychometric Tests for Graduates: Gain the Confidence You Need to Excel at Graduate-Level Psychometric and Management Tests

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Are you a graduate? Looking for a brilliant job? Then you should know that over 95 percent of the FTSE 100 companies use psychometric and management tests to select their graduate recruits, as do the police, the Civil Service, local authorities, the Armed Forces, the Fire Service, financial institutions, the motor industry, the IT industry - the list is endless. In fact, tests are now an integral part of the recruitment process for most medium-large sized organisations worldwide. So if you're looking for a job, you need this book! It includes: 37 genuine graduate-level practice tests from SHL Group plc, the biggest test publisher in the world; 227 questions covering verbal, numerical, abstract and spatial reasoning, mechanical comprehension, fault diagnosis, accuracy and personality; and, genuine practice Brainstorm, Scenarios and Fastrack management tests. It also includes valuable advice on: online psychometric tests; researching your target employer; and, assessment centre visits (including role-plays, group discussions, in-tray exercises and presentations). This book gives you the three things you need to pass graduate-level psychometric and management tests: information, confidence, and plenty of practice.

AUTHOR BIOG:
Recruitment expert Andrea Shavick is an established writer and broadcaster who has written numerous articles on job hunting, CV preparation and interview technique. She's also the author of Passing Psychometric Tests and Landing Your First Job.

CONTENTS:
Introduction
I
- WHAT ARE PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS
1. What are Psychometric Tests?
2. Why are Psychometric tests used?
3. Researching your chosen organisation
4. Online testing
5. Assessment centres - a survival guide
II
- THE PRACTICE TESTS
6. Verbal reasoning
7. Numerical reasoning
8. Abstract reasoning
9. Spatial reasoning
10. Mechanical comprehension
11. Fault diagnosis
12. Accuracy tests
13. Combination tests
14. Personality questionnaires
15. Management tests
16. What else do psychometric tests test?
III
- PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS IN CONTEXT
17. Psychometric tests in context
18. Avoiding psychometric tests altogether
19. Resources
Further Reading
Index.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781845282622
Publisher: How To Books
Publication date: 05/01/2008
Edition description: REV
Pages: 176
Product dimensions: 6.70(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents


Introduction     11
What are Psychometric Tests?     13
What are Psychometric Tests?     15
What do psychometric tests measure?     15
Who uses psychometric tests?     15
When will I have to take a psychometric test?     16
How many tests will I have to take?     16
Where will I have to go to take a psychometric test?     17
What format do the tests take?     17
What about online testing?     17
Once I've got the job, will I have to take any more tests?     18
Do other industries use psychometric tests?     18
Why are Psychometric Tests Used?     19
Researching Your Chosen Organisation     21
Why research?     21
How to research     22
Online Testing     25
What are online tests?     25
What type of tests can be taken online?     25
How long are online tests?     25
When will I have to take an online test?     25
Where will I have to go to take an online test?     26
What are the advantages of online testing?     26
How does online testing work?     26
Cheating - is it possible?     27
AssessmentCentres - A Survival Guide     29
What is an assessment centre?     29
When will I get invited for an assessment centre appointment?     29
What type of tests will I have to sit at an assessment centre?     30
Will all the tests be paper and pencil tests?     30
What will the selectors be looking for?     30
How long will my assessment centre appointment take?     30
Preparing for the visit     30
On the day itself     32
Surviving the tests     34
Getting feedback     38
The Practice Tests     39
Introduction     41
How to get the best out of this book     42
Verbal Reasoning     45
Verbal Reasoning     48
Verbal Evaluation     50
Technical Understanding     52
Verbal Evaluation     54
Verbal Test     56
How to improve your performance     59
Numerical Reasoning     60
Number Series     62
Numerical Estimation     64
Numerical Estimation     65
Numerical Evaluation     66
Interpreting Data     68
Numerical Test     70
Numerical Test     71
How to improve your performance     73
Abstract Reasoning     75
Diagrammatic Series     76
Diagramming     78
Diagrammatic Reasoning     80
Diagrammatic Thinking     82
How to improve your performance     84
Spatial Reasoning     85
Spatial Recognition     86
Visual Estimation     88
Spatial Reasoning     90
Spatial Checking     92
How to improve your performance     94
Mechanical Comprehension     95
Mechanical Comprehension     96
Mechanical Comprehension     98
How to improve your performance     100
Fault Diagnosis     101
Fault Diagnosis     102
Fault Finding     104
How to improve your performance     106
Accuracy Tests     107
Computer Checking     108
Coded Instructions     110
Following Instructions     112
Syntax Checking     114
Computer Checking     116
How to improve your performance     119
Combination Tests     120
Combination Test      121
Personality Questionnaires     131
Competency questionnaires     131
True personality questionnaires     133
How can personality questionnaires be valid when candidates rate their own behaviours?     134
Will I be asked very personal questions?     134
What sort of questions will I be asked?     134
Rating Statements     135
Making Choices     136
Is it possible to cheat?     137
Interest inventories and motivational questionnaires     138
How to improve your performance     138
Management Tests     140
Where will I encounter a 'management' test?     140
How do management tests differ from other psychometric tests?     140
For what sort of job would I be expected to take a management test?     141
What do management tests actually measure?     141
Who devises management tests?     141
Do management tests have right and wrong answers?     142
In a live test, will I get feedback on my performance?     142
The Brainstorm Tests     143
Brainstorm 1     146
Brainstorm 2     147
Brainstorm 3     148
Self-Review for the Brainstorm tests      149
Fastrack     150
The Scenarios Tests     153
Scenario 1     154
Scenario 2     155
Answers to the scenarios tests     156
Other management tests     158
Role plays and group discussions     158
In-tray exercises     159
Presentations     160
Interviews     160
How to improve your performance     161
What Else Do Psychometric Tests Test?     163
Psychometric Tests in Context     165
Psychometric Tests in Context     167
Avoiding Psychometric Tests Altogether     168
Working for an SME     168
Working for yourself     169
Starting your own business - list of resources     170
Resources     171
Help and information on the Internet     171
University websites     173
Further Reading     174
Index     175
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