Succeed at Psychometric Testing

Succeed at Psychometric Testing
Author: Peter S. Rhodes
Publisher: Hodder Education
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: 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.

Psychometric Tests For Dummies

Psychometric Tests For Dummies
Author: Liam Healy
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2012-01-24
Genre: 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

How to Pass Advanced Numeracy Tests

How to Pass Advanced Numeracy Tests
Author: Mike Bryon
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2013-05-03
Genre: 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.

More Psychometric Testing

More Psychometric Testing
Author: Philip Carter
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2003-07-25
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0470862254

A brand new collection of powerful psychometric and intelligence tests Psychometric testing has become a standard tool of the trade among recruiters in today's hypercompetitive job marketplace. Now, from the wiseguys behind the bestselling IQ Workout series, here are forty new tests designed to gauge and sharpen your mental powers, assess your personality traits, identify your aptitudes, and reveal your strengths and weaknesses. Each test offers a minimum of twenty to twenty-five questions. Using a point system that enables you to calibrate your personality traits, the personality tests examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in various situations. The IQ tests assess verbal comprehension, numeracy, logic, and spatial reasoning, and feature a scoring system and in-depth answers that provide instant feedback on performance. A fun and informative way to assess personality and intelligence, More Psychometric Testing also is an indispensable resource for job seekers and career builders. Philip Carter (Mirfield, West Yorkshire, UK) and Ken Russell (Havant, West Sussex, UK) are the UK MENSA Puzzle Editors. Together they have coauthored over 100 books on all aspects of testing, puzzles, and crosswords.

How to Succeed at an Assessment Centre

How to Succeed at an Assessment Centre
Author: Harry Tolley
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2011-06-03
Genre: 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.

IQ and Psychometric Tests

IQ and Psychometric Tests
Author: Philip J. Carter
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2004
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780749441180

Over 400 brand new questions Despite the enormous capacity of the human brain, we only use a fraction of our potential brainpower. And while most of us believe there is little we can do to improve the brain we were born with, it has been proven that thought processes can be improved and sharpened by attempting various types of test. This new title from IQ expert Philip Carter consists of tests and exercises designed to stretch and exercise, as well as entertain, the mind. The concept of IQ is broadening to include different types of intelligence, such as creativity and emotional intelligence; this book reflects that shift. As well as IQ tests it contains tests in the areas of : Verbal intelligence Spatial appreciation Numerical calculation Logical reasoning Memory Creativity Lateral thinking Mental agility Personality Through practice it is possible to improve your IQ rating or performance at psychometric tests, and this book provides an ideal opportunity for doing just that.

Practice Tests for Critical Verbal Reasoning

Practice Tests for Critical Verbal Reasoning
Author: Peter S. Rhodes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2008
Genre: 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

Practice Psychometric Tests

Practice Psychometric Tests
Author: Andrea Shavick
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2005-01-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1848034873

Following the success of Andrea Shavick's Passing Psychometric Tests and Psychometric Tests for Graduates comes this book, crammed full of even more genuine practice psychometric tests from SHL Group plc, the biggest test publisher in the world. These are the tests used by over 95 per cent of the FTSE 100 companies to select their staff, as do the police, the Civil Service, local authorities, the Armed Forces, the Fire Service, financial institutions, retail companies, the communications industry, the motor industry, the IT industry, the power industry...the list is endless. So if you're looking for a job, you need this book! It includes: * 52 genuine practice tests from SHL Group plc, the biggest test publisher in the world. * 334 questions covering verbal, numerical, abstract and spatial reasoning, mechanical comprehension, fault diagnosis, accuracy and personality, including the popular OPQ 32 personality questionnaire. * Tips on how to improve your performance in every category of test. PLUS valuable advice about: * Online psychometric tests. * Whether or not it's possible to cheat! * How to improve your exam technique, speed up and concentrate. Above all this book will give you the three things you need to pass psychometric tests: information, confidence, and lots and lots of practice.

Testing People at Work

Testing People at Work
Author: Mike Smith
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Total Pages: 440
Release: 2005-02-11
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781405108171

Testing People at Work is an authoritative, practical text on selection and assessment. It explains psychometric testing in occupational settings and also covers other methods of selection such as assessment centres and e-selection. The book systematically covers all the topics required for the BPS Certificates of Competence in Testing Levels A and B. Designed for students taking selection and assessment courses. Covers the whole process of testing, from job analysis to reporting results. Uses new theoretical frameworks for the topics of personality and motivation. Features an extensive discussion of ethics in selection and assessment. Includes questions testing understanding and suggestions for further reading. Incorporates many tables and diagrams giving practical help to users of psychometric tests. Accompanied by supplementary online material, at www.blackwellpublishing.com/testing/.