Well various test providers
are now online and are offering their services to jobseekers. The most common
types of tests are Numerical
Test and verbal tests. These test the numerical reasoning skills and
the verbal reasoning skills of the applicant. Examples of these test types are
probability, percentage, number series etc. Examples of verbal reasoning tests
are spelling, antonyms, sentence correction, statement and assumption and so
on. In addition there are also diagrammatic tests and logic tests or logical
reasoning tests as they are also called. What these tests are trying to do is
test your abilities in diagrammatic and logical reasoning and thus give the
employer a glance at your skills in these particular areas. Examples of these
tests are pattern completion, data interpretation, letter and symbol series,
logical problems, analogies, verbal classification and the list goes on.
Psychometric tests are being
used more commonly by employers to filter out potential applicants for certain
careers. Therefore, it is crucial that you take the time to work on improving
your ability to pass these tests as the higher scores you get, the more chance
there will be of you being invited along to interview. Here are a few important
tips for you to consider:
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It is important that, before you sit in your Verbal Test,
you find out the type(s) of test you will be required to undertake. You should
also take steps to find out of the tests will be timed and also whether or not
they will be 'multiple-choice' based questions. If the tests that you will be
required to undertake are timed and of multiple-choice in nature, then we
strongly advise that you practice this type of test question.
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Variety is the key to success. Even if you are
only required to sit one type of test, for example numerical reasoning, we
still recommend that you attempt a variety of different test questions, such as
verbal reasoning, fault analysis, spatial reasoning and mechanical reasoning
etc. This will undoubtedly improve your overall ability to pass the test that
you are required to undertake.
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Confidence is an important part of test
preparation. This is because your mind is focused on negative thoughts and your
belief that you will fail the test. If you practice plenty of test questions
under timed conditions then your confidence will grow.
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Whilst this is a very basic tip that may appear
obvious, many people neglect to follow it. Make sure that you get a good night
sleep the night before your assessment. Research has shown that those people
who have regular 'good' sleep are far more likely to concentrate better during
psychometric Logical
Test.
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Try practicing test numerical test questions in
your head, without writing down your workings out. This is very difficult to
accomplish, but it is excellent practice for the real test. Also, practice
numerical reasoning tests without a calculator.
