Psychometric Tests For Dummies

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.

Spis treści:
Introduction
About This Book
Conventions Used in This Book
Foolish Assumptions
How This Book Is Organised
Part I: Testing Basics
Part II: Finding Out About Different Types of Tests
Part III: Getting Some Practise In: Sample Tests
Part IV: The Part of Tens
Icons Used in This Book
Where to Go from Here
Part I: Testing Basics
Chapter 1: Understanding Psychometric Tests
Identifying What Tests Measure
Understanding intelligence and ability tests
Understanding personality tests
Working Fast, Working Hard: Speed Tests versus
Power Tests
Speed tests – smarties fast!
Power tests – intellectual muscle
Seeing How Tests Are Used in Practise
Preparing to recruit
How tests are administered
How tests are scored and interpreted
Predicting the future – did the test get it right?
Distinguishing Test Myth from Test Fact
Chapter 2: Setting Your Mind at Rest About
Psychometric Tests
Knowing What Tests Can Tell Recruiters About You
Viewing the Process Positively
Knowing What Makes a Good Test
Recognising and Dealing With Dodgy Tests
Sussing Out Your Administrator
Chapter 3: Preparing For a Psychometric Test
Getting Yourself Ready
Arriving for the Test
Dealing with Internet–based Testing
Managing Your Stress Levels
Sighing with Relief After the Test
Chapter 4: Dealing with Feedback
Understanding What Feedback Can Do
Receiving Your FeedbackAvoiding Common Pitfalls During Feedback
Rescuing a Poor Test Performance During Feedback
Checking the results are accurate
Understanding how your strengths can impair test results
Identifying factors that can affect your performance
Asking for advice
Turning Problems into Opportunities
Applying the results to what you know about yourself
Taking time to think things through
Knowing Your Rights
Part II: Finding Out About Different
Types of Tests
Chapter 5: Finding the Right Words: Verbal Ability Tests
Understanding What Verbal Ability Tests Measure
Dealing with spelling tests
Dealing with grammar tests
Dealing with comprehension tests
Improving Your Verbal Ability
Chapter 6: Doing Your Sums: Numerical Ability Tests
Understanding What Numerical Ability Tests Measure
Dealing with basic mathematical ability tests
Dealing with numerical reasoning tests
Improving Your Numerical Ability
Chapter 7: Getting all Creative: Abstract Ability Tests
Understanding What Abstract Ability Tests Measure
Dealing with creativity tests
Dealing with strategic thinking tests
Improving Your Abstract Ability
Chapter 8: Saying It Without Words: Technical Ability Tests
Understanding What Technical Ability Tests Measure
Dealing with mechanical ability tests
Dealing with spatial ability tests
Dealing with detail and accuracy tests
Improving Your Technical Ability
Chapter 9: Seeing the Real You: Personality Tests
Understanding What Personality Tests Measure
Dealing with personality tests
Approaching Personality Tests
Part III: Getting Some Practise In:
Sample Tests
Chapter 10: Verbal Ability Sample Tests
Spelling Speed Test
Spelling Power Test
Grammar Test
Comprehension Speed Tests
Linking words
Missing words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Comprehension Power Test
Chapter 11: Numerical Ab ility Sample Tests
Numerical Ability Speed Test
Numerical Ability Power Test
Numerical Reasoning Speed Test
Numerical Reasoning Power Test
Chapter 12: Abstract Ability Sample Tests
Creativity Speed Test
Creativity Power Tests
Odd one out
Relationships
Strategic Thinking Test
Chapter 13: Technical Ability Sample Tests
Mechanical Ability Test
Spatial Ability Speed Test
Spatial Ability Power Tests
Rotating three–dimensional objects
Constructing three–dimensional objects
Detail and Accuracy Speed Tests
Test 1
Test 2
Detail and Accuracy Power Test
Chapter 14: Personality Assessment Sample Tests
Personality Tests
Long question format
Long format scoring
Short question format
Short format scoring
Interpreting Your Results
Part IV: The Part of Tens
Chapter 15: Ten Things to Remember for the Test Session
Don’t Be Late
Bring Your Own Kit
Look After Yourself
Take the Test Seriously
Pay Attention to Instructions
Ask Questions Before the Test Begins
Make Sure That You Understand the Examples
Know Your Limits
Use Your Time Well
Keep Your Chin Up
Chapter 16: Ten Calming Thoughts to Keep in Mind
You Are Who You Are
You’re Not in the Last Chance Saloon
Psychometric Tests Are Fair
Recruiters Should Be Well Trained
Nobody’s Perfect
Positivity Pays Off
You’re Probably Better Than You Think
Knowledge Doesn’t Count
You’re Always Better Off After a Test
Tests Are Good Things!
Index


Nota biograficzna:

Liam Healy is a leading occupational psychologist who publishes psychometric tests for major organisations worldwide.

Okładka tylna:
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.