Psychometric Tests For Dummies

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

Autorentext

Liam Healy is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and a Registered Occupational Psychologist. He is a senior
consultant with Liam Healy & Associates and can be reached at www.psychometrics.co.uk.

Zusammenfassung
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

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Part I: Testing Basics 7

Chapter 1: Understanding Psychometric Tests 9

Chapter 2: Setting Your Mind at Rest About Psychometric Tests 19

Chapter 3: Preparing For a Psychometric Test 27

Chapter 4: Dealing with Feedback 37

Part II: Finding Out About Different Types of Tests 47

Chapter 5: Finding the Right Words: Verbal Ability Tests 49

Chapter 6: Doing Your Sums: Numerical Ability Tests 57

Chapter 7: Getting all Creative: Abstract Ability Tests 65

Chapter 8: Saying It Without Words: Technical Ability Tests 75

Chapter 9: Seeing the Real You: Personality Tests 85

Part III: Getting Some Practise In: Sample Tests 91

Chapter 10: Verbal Ability Sample Tests 93

Chapter 11: Numerical Ability Sample Tests 133

Chapter 12: Abstract Ability Sample Tests 171

Chapter 13: Technical Ability Sample Tests 201

Chapter 14: Personality Assessment Sample Tests 243

Part IV: The Part of Tens 253

Chapter 15: Ten Things to Remember for the Test Session 255

Chapter 16: Ten Calming Thoughts to Keep in Mind 259

Index 263