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Psychometric Tests
What are psychometric tests?
Psychometric tests are designed to assess reasoning ability and provide objective information about a person. Job applicants are often invited to take a series of psychometric tests as part of the recruitment process. Most tests are conducted on paper, though some are computer based, and normally require the candidate to give short simple answers.
Where can I find out more information?
Mensa is a useful website, providing information on testing. The site does not contain aptitude tests as such, but the pages might get you used to thinking quickly in test situations.
http://www.mensa.org.uk∞
SHL Direct provides a variety of workforce solutions. For examples of verbal, numerical and diagrammatic tests plus practice tests and feedback, click here
http://www.shldirect.com∞
The Morrisby Organisation produces a variety of tests for individual development. For advice and nine pages of sample abstract, verbal, numerical, perceptual, shape and mechanical test questions, click here
http://www.morrisby.com∞
The Berger Aptitude for Programming Test (B-APT) is a work sample test that measures aptitude for learning computer programming. Click here for more information
http://www.psychometrics-uk.com/bapt.html∞
The Careers Service at Oxford University, UK has an excellent on-line document on the whole area of psychometric testing, and includes questions as:
- Why do recruiters use psychometric tests?
- How are psychometric tests used?
- What types of tests are used?
- How can I prepare for aptitude tests?
- How can I do well on the day?
- What if I have special needs?
- Can I 'fail' psychometric tests?
http://www.careers.ox.ac.uk/homepage/aboutus/aptitudetests?search_words=disability&first=0∞
World Careers Network (WCN) provides advice and links to other test sites.
Click here for more information∞
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