Liam Healy is a leading occupational psychologist who publishes psychometric tests for major organisations worldwide.
Taking a psychometric test? Don't panic! This comprehensive guide walks you through numerical, verbal, abstract, technical ability, and personality assessment tests, showing you what to expect and how to prepare. Packed with over 1,000 practice questions and answers, alongside expert tips on staying calm and improving your performance, with this book you can feel confident on the day and stay one step ahead of the other candidates.
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.
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
Introduction
About This Book
Conventions Used in This Book
Foolish Assumptions
How This Book Is Organised
Icons Used in This Book
Where to Go from Here
Part I: Testing Basics
Chapter 1: Understanding Psychometric Tests
Chapter 2: Setting Your Mind at Rest About Psychometric Tests
Chapter 3: Preparing For a Psychometric Test
Chapter 4: Dealing with Feedback
Part II: Finding Out About Different Types of Tests
Chapter 5: Finding the Right Words: Verbal Ability Tests
Chapter 6: Doing Your Sums: Numerical Ability Tests
Chapter 7: Getting all Creative: Abstract Ability Tests
Chapter 8: Saying It Without Words: Technical Ability Tests
Chapter 9: Seeing the Real You: Personality Tests
Part III: Getting Some Practise In Sample Tests
Chapter 10: Verbal Ability Sample Tests
Chapter 11: Numerical Ability Sample Tests
Chapter 12: Abstract Ability Sample Tests
Chapter 13: Technical Ability Sample Tests
Chapter 14: Personality Assessment Sample Tests
Part IV: The Part of Tens
Chapter 15: Ten Things to Remember for the Test Session
Chapter 16: Ten Calming Thoughts to Keep in Mind
Index
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Liam Healy is a leading occupational psychologist who publishes psychometric tests for major organisations worldwide.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction
About This Book
Conventions Used in This Book
Foolish Assumptions
How This Book Is Organised
Icons Used in This Book
Where to Go from Here
Part I: Testing Basics
Chapter 1: Understanding Psychometric Tests
Chapter 2: Setting Your Mind at Rest About Psychometric Tests
Chapter 3: Preparing For a Psychometric Test
Chapter 4: Dealing with Feedback
Part II: Finding Out About Different Types of Tests
Chapter 5: Finding the Right Words: Verbal Ability Tests
Chapter 6: Doing Your Sums: Numerical Ability Tests
Chapter 7: Getting all Creative: Abstract Ability Tests
Chapter 8: Saying It Without Words: Technical Ability Tests
Chapter 9: Seeing the Real You: Personality Tests
Part III: Getting Some Practise In Sample Tests
Chapter 10: Verbal Ability Sample Tests
Chapter 11: Numerical Ability Sample Tests
Chapter 12: Abstract Ability Sample Tests
Chapter 13: Technical Ability Sample Tests
Chapter 14: Personality Assessment Sample Tests
Part IV: The Part of Tens
Chapter 15: Ten Things to Remember for the Test Session
Chapter 16: Ten Calming Thoughts to Keep in Mind
Index
Klappentext
Taking a psychometric test? Don't panic! This comprehensive guide walks you through numerical, verbal, abstract, technical ability, and personality assessment tests, showing you what to expect and how to prepare. Packed with over 1,000 practice questions and answers, alongside expert tips on staying calm and improving your performance, with this book you can feel confident on the day and stay one step ahead of the other candidates.
