Review
As a qualified psychometric practitioner I feel this book gives all the information potential candidates need. The preparation tips are realistic and examples are up to date, including a precis of the Hogan Development Survey of the 'dark side' analysis. It also introduces the future in the form of virtual reality type tests, currently used in the military, which will, no doubt move across into business in the future.
Janet North, Edge magazine, March-April 2011
(Janet North, Edge magazine )Product Description
Psychometric tests and questionnaires are now widely used to select candidates for jobs. Tests also play an important role in staff development and careers guidance as they provide objective and detailed information on abilities, personality, values and interests. If you want to improve your chances of getting the job you want by understanding how tests work and what you can do to improve your performance, this book should be helpful. It gives you advice on: preparing yourself; dealing with nervousness; and facing any test with confidence. It provides information on: the different types of psychometric tests; what the questions look like; and how to answer typical questions. There is also a special section containing practice material from the UK's principal test publisher. So whether you're about to take a test as part of a job application or for careers development purposes, this text provides an introduction.
From the Author
This is an up-to-date review of how psychometric tests and questionnaires are used to select people for jobs. The tips and strategies included will help you get off to the best possible start with your job hunting - and the practice questions will get you in the right mood for any test you are likely to encounter.
About the Author
Dr Mark Parkinson is a business psychologist and psychometrics expert. He helps organisations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors recruit high-performing graduates and senior managers. He is the designer of a number of successful commercial tests and questionnaires, and also advises on university admissions testing. Mark writes regularly on psychological matters and is an authority on the psychology of entrepreneurs. He has written four 'careers & testing' books for Kogan Page, plus a book on using psychology in business. In addition Mark is a press spokesman for the British Psychological Society on assessment & selection issues, and using creativity in business.
