Employers often use psychometric tests in the selection process to shortlist candidates and to give them a picture of your aptitude, ability and personality type.
There are two main types of psychometric tests used.
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Verbal Reasoning tests your ability to understand, reason with and logically draw conclusions from written information such as reports. For example, a verbal test could include a series of passages, each of which is followed by several statements. Your task is to evaluate each statement in the light of the passage, which precedes it.
Numerical Reasoning looks at your ability to understand and identify critical information from facts and figures usually presented in the form of tables, charts and graphs. These are sometimes done using a calculator or using rough calculations.
Abstract or Diagrammatic Reasoning examines your ability to reason with abstract, non-verbal information presented within logical sequences and to apply them in the form of symbols, shapes and diagrams. The questions may require you to recognise patterns and similarities between these symbols, shapes and diagrams. This test is often used when employers are looking for IT personnel.
Spatial reasoning tests your ability to work with complex plans and often involves mentally rotating two dimensional representations of three dimensional shapes. This test may be used in recruitment for engineering or architecture roles.
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