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Book SynopsisGone are the days when an impressive CV and a sparkling performance at interview were all you needed to land a great job. Now, for the vast majority of medium-large sized organisations worldwide, rigorous assessment of candidates is an integral part of the recruitment process, especially when it comes to filling those elusive top jobs. So whether you're after a junior management, senior management or even director level position, or simply want to familiarise yourself with the very latest selection and recruitment techniques, you need this book! It includes: 37 genuine management-level practice psychometric tests from SHL Group plc, the biggest test publisher in the world including 360 questions covering verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning and abstract reasoning; everything you need to know about personality questionnaires, plus loads of practice material, including the popular OPQ 32 personality questionnaire; a complete guide to what to expect, and how to survive an assessment centre visit, alongside genuine Brainstorm, Scenarios and Fastrack management tests; and detailed information about the management-level 'behavioural simulations' such as role-plays, group discussions, business analysis, in-tray exercises and presentations, commonly used to assess candidates at assessment centres.
Table of ContentsIntro - what's included in the book; 1. What are psychometric tests?; 2. Online testing; 3. In the exam room; 4. Verbal & critical reasoning; 5. Numerical reasoning; 6. Abstract and non-verbal reasoning; 7. Assessment events and assessment centres; 8. Researching your chosen organisation; 9. Management tests; 10. Management exercises; 11. Personality questionnaires; 12. What else does all this testing measure?; 13. Avoiding psychometric and management tests altogether; 14. Resources.
