Psychometric Tests For Dummies

Liam Healy

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Wiley
18 April 2008

Psychology; Advice on careers & achieving success

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

By: Liam Healy
Imprint: Wiley
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 144mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 363g
ISBN: 9780470753668
ISBN 10: 0470753668
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 18 April 2008
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

Liam Healy is a British Psychological Society registered Chartered Occupational Psychologist. He is the Managing Director of CareerPsychologyCentre.com, a successful career guidance web site, and is a senior consultant with Liam Healy & Associates. He has written numerous books and articles on the subject of psychometric testing. He develops and publishes psychometric tests for corporate clients globally, and helped to pioneer the use of the Internet in psychometric testing in the UK.

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