Psychometric Tests
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Expect to encounter psychometric testing, if you intend to apply to major graduate recruiters for jobs or course placements. Commonly a combination of Numerical and Verbal Reasoning ability tests at graduate level and maybe an untimed Personality questionnaire or practical/technical test, depending on the job applied for.
Tests are normally timed and you must learn to work accurately at speed. Practice will give you a fairer chance of success, by overcoming nerves and learning test techniques.
Tests could also give you an opportunity to find out more about yourself and your abilities.
Useful Links
www.prospects.ac.uk/interview_tests.htm
Graduate Prospects - national careers website for HE students studying in the UK:
Interview tests and exercises
www.sussex.ac.uk/cdec/psycho_tests.php
University of Sussex Careers Service - useful summary
GTI Media publisher - click on sub-heading 'Careers advice' and go to side-headings 'Assessment centres' + 'Psychometric tests'
SHL - offers you the opportunity to practise the type of tests and questionnaires used by leading employers
Morrisby - click on box 'Practice questions'
Psychological Testing Centre of The British Psychological Society - go to 'Roles' 'Public'
