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Informationen zum Autor 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. 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. 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 ...
List of contents
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
