TY - BOOK AU - Shavick, Andrea TI - Psychometric tests for graduates: gain the confidence you need to excel at graduate-level psychometric and management tests SN - 9781845282622 (pbk.) U1 - 150 SHA PY - 2019/// CY - Oxford PB - Robinson KW - Psychology KW - Psychometrics KW - Aptitude professionnelle Tests KW - College graduates Employment KW - Personnel Sélection Tests KW - Employment tests N1 - Summary : "This book includes: 37 genuine graduate-level practice tests from SHL Group plc, the biggest test publisher in the world; 227 questions covering verbal, numerical, abstract and spatial reasoning, mechanical comprehension, fault diagnosis, accuracy and personality; and, genuine practice Authentic Brainstorm, Scenarios and Fastrack management tests. It also includes valuable advice on: online psychometric tests; researching your target employer; and, assessment centre visits (including role-plays, group discussions, in-tray exercises and presentations)"; Introduction; I: WHAT ARE PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS; 1. What are Psychometric Tests?; 2. Why are Psychometric tests used?; 3. Researching your chosen organization; 4. Online testing; 5. Assessment centres - a survival guide; II: THE PRACTICE TESTS; 6. Verbal reasoning; 7. Numerical reasoning; 8. Abstract reasoning; 9. Spatial reasoning; 10. Mechanical comprehension; 11. Fault diagnosis; 12. Accuracy tests; 13. Combination tests; 14. Personality questionnaires; 15. Management tests; 16. What else do psychometric tests test?; III: PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS IN CONTEXT; 17. Psychometric tests in context; 18. Avoiding psychometric tests altogether; 19. Resources; Further Reading; Index ER -