Author : Peter S. Rhodes
Publisher : Hodder Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,74 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Employment tests
ISBN : 9780340981788
Are you about to attend an interview or assessment centre for a new job, or are you being considered for promotion or training? If that includes the daunting prospect of psychological evaluation this is the perfect book to satisfy your curiosity about what to expect and to build your confidence to take those tests.
Author : Liam Healy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 13,7 MB
Release : 2012-01-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0470753668
Today's job market is tough; it's dog-eat-dog, ruthless and competitive. Preparation is essential if you want to get the edge. As psychometric testing becomes standard for blue-chip companies to one-man bands this For Dummies guide could mean the difference between success and failure. As the world of HR embraces psychometric testing, more and more people are faced with the daunting prospect of having to sit these mysterious exams. The tests have become the standard way in which employers judge abilities – your capacity to work with numbers, words and diagrams; your attainment – what you actually know; and your personality – how you’re likely to act. Psychometric Testing For Dummies is the essential tool for being prepared and calm. The book takes readers step-by-step through each type of test, what to expect and how to prepare for them. It also offers over 850 sample questions to practice on. Psychometric Testing For Dummies makes these notoriously difficult and confusing tests easy. Psychometric Testing For Dummies includes: Understanding why psychometric tests are used Detailed examination of numerical, verbal, technical and abstract tests Full explanation of personality tests How to deal with feedback Over 850 sample questions
Author : Harry Tolley
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 36,28 MB
Release : 2011-06-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0749462280
When applying for a new job or promotion many people face the rigours of an assessment centre. Many organisations, in both the public and private sectors, use these extended forms of assessment for selection purposes to guarantee they pick the candidate who will be the best fit for the company. However candidates often fail to do themselves justice as they are unaware of the different type of assessment tasks they may have to undertake. How to Succeed at an Assessment Centre provides ideal preparation for assessment events and gives expert advice on all the key issues such as how the assessments are conducted, how to behave in formal and informal situations as well as how to prepare for the different forms of assessment. With a plethora of practice questions, answers and explanations, How to Succeed at an Assessment Centre gives essential practical advice on the many different assessment processes, from group exercises to panel interviews and presentations.
Author : Richard Anthony McMunn
Publisher :
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 43,16 MB
Release : 2012-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781909229969
Mechanical comprehension tests are used widely during technical selection tests within the careers sector. Mechanical comprehension and reasoning tests combine many different elements. The test itself is usually formed of various pictures and diagrams that illustrate different mechanical concepts and principles. Mechanical comprehension and reasoning tests are normally highly predictive of performance in manufacturing, technical and production jobs. This comprehensive guide will provide you with sample test questions and answers to help you prepare for your mechanical comprehension test. An explanation of the tests and what they involve; Sample timed-tests to assist you during your preparation; Advice on how to tackle the tests; Understanding mechanical advantage; Answers and explanations to the questions; An introduction chapter for fault diagnosis.
Author : Mike Bryon
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 12,87 MB
Release : 2013-05-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0749467908
By testing expert Mike Bryon, How to Pass Advanced Numeracy Tests provides a wealth of practice questions and detailed explanations to boost your ability in a range of numeracy assessment tests. With over 500 practice questions and four realistic tests, it is ideal for graduate and management level candidates who want to revise the basics and progress to more difficult questions. Sections on quantitative reasoning, data interpretation and business judgement offer realistic practice to help you rise to the challenge and beat the competition.
Author : Jim Barrett
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,23 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0749452366
The use of tests as part of job selection and assessment procedures is now routine. Most candidates can expect to face a battery of tests, including those which identify a person's aptitude for a particular job. How to Pass Advanced Aptitude Tests is aimed at those applying for positions of increased responsibility, where the selection procedures can be even more rigorous. It will familiarise you with the types of test you may face so that through practice you will improve your scores.With abstract and practical tests as well as personality and career analysis and an occupational index and career agenda planner, How to Pass Advanced Aptitude Tests shows you which career path might be the right one for you, and assesses whether you are currently in the right job.
Author : How2become
Publisher : How2become
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 19,98 MB
Release : 2017-02-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781910202395
KEY CONTENTS OF THIS GUIDE INCLUDE: - Contains invaluable tips on how to prepare for abstract reasoning tests; - Written by an expert in this field in conjunction with recruitment experts; - Contains lots of sample test questions and answers.
Author : David Cohen
Publisher :
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 33,42 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Ability
ISBN : 9780859696586
Author : Mike Bryon
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,69 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780749456917
With intense competition for top management jobs, more and more firms are now using challenging psychometric tests as part of their recruitment procedures. Also used to identify management potential in existing staff, tests are increasingly used to eliminate the weakest employees when job cuts beckon. Management Level Psychometric Assessments includes a wide range of newly compiled puzzles, tests and workouts of varying degrees of difficulty offering more types of assessment than any other management testing book; it is ideal practice for managers applying for supervisory roles or jobs on the board; for promotions as well as new employment. It includes tests on: - Quantitative reasoning - Currency conversion - Verbal reasoning - Decision analysis - Situational awareness - Visual estimation Along with detailed answers and explanations, it includes advice on the assessment center and crucial information on which tests you are more likely to face for your industry. It is an invaluable resource providing all the practice you need to pass those tests and succeed against the competition.
Author : Peter S. Rhodes
Publisher :
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 16,52 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Critical thinking
ISBN : 9780340972298
Are you about to attend an interview or assessment centre for a new job, or are you being considered for promotion or training? If that means the daunting prospect of sitting psychometric tests then this book contains plenty of preparation exercises to hone your skills and build your confidence before you face those tests! This book covers a vital area of psychometric testing, one which is widely used throughout industry and in the public sector. With hundreds of practice questions, Critical Verbal Reasoning shows that verbal reasoning is an easily improvable skill and gives you the opportunity to practise, practise and then practise some more! Improve your skills AND build your confidence before the big day. Written in a clear and accessible style the book contains: -Tips and advice on pre-test preparation -Hundreds of practice questions, cross-referenced to answers and comprehensive explanations -Guidance on what to do on the day of the test -Further reading and website
