The Aptitude Test Workbook
Discover Your Potential and Improve Your Career Options with Practice Psychometric Tests
1st Edition
Published on 3. November 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-7494-3788-6 (ISBN)
Description
Most organizations and many educational institutions use some form of psychological testing as part of their employment or selection procedures. The tests aim to discover the ability of candidates and also assess their aptitude or future potential.
The Aptitude Test Workbook is designed to help you get into the right frame of mind for taking such tests, see where you can improve your key skills and gain awareness of your strengths and where they can take you. A unique new book, it is the companion title to the best-selling Test Your Own Aptitude, but with a more spacious layout, help sections and expert tips. There are 16 tests with over 400 questions categorized as follows:
verbal tests;
numerical tests;
perceptual tests;
spatial tests;
practical tests.
The results will help you to assess your aptitude, and decide which type of career might suit you best. Also a great source of practice material, this valuable new book will help you to prepare for the real thing.
The Aptitude Test Workbook is designed to help you get into the right frame of mind for taking such tests, see where you can improve your key skills and gain awareness of your strengths and where they can take you. A unique new book, it is the companion title to the best-selling Test Your Own Aptitude, but with a more spacious layout, help sections and expert tips. There are 16 tests with over 400 questions categorized as follows:
verbal tests;
numerical tests;
perceptual tests;
spatial tests;
practical tests.
The results will help you to assess your aptitude, and decide which type of career might suit you best. Also a great source of practice material, this valuable new book will help you to prepare for the real thing.
Reviews / Votes
"Easy to read." Career SecretaryMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 135 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-3788-6 (9780749437886)
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Jim Barrett
The Aptitude Test Workbook
Discover Your Potential and Improve Your Career Options with Practice Psychometric Tests
Book
05/2008
1st Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€32.37
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Person
Jim Barrett
Jim Barrett is a chartered psychologist and consultant with many years` experience in advising organizations of all sizes on their selection procedures and assessment systems. He is the co-author of the international best-seller Test Your Own Aptitude, and also How to Pass Advanced Aptitude Tests, Career, Aptitude & Selection Tests, Test Yourself and Total Leadership (all published by Kogan Page).
Jim Barrett is a chartered psychologist and consultant with many years` experience in advising organizations of all sizes on their selection procedures and assessment systems. He is the co-author of the international best-seller Test Your Own Aptitude, and also How to Pass Advanced Aptitude Tests, Career, Aptitude & Selection Tests, Test Yourself and Total Leadership (all published by Kogan Page).
Content
Part 1 Verbal tests: Test 1 - Verbal knowledge and precision; Test 2 - Verbal concepts; Test 3 - Critical application. Part 2 Numerical tests: Test 4 - Numerical proficiency; Test 5 - Numerical reasoning; Test 6 - Number logic. Part 3 Perceptual tests: Test 7 - Perceptual logic; Test 8 - Perceptual deduction; Test 9 - Power focus. Part 4 Spatial tests: Test 10 - Shapes; Test 11 - Blocks; Test 12 - Design. Part 5 Practical tests: Test 13 - Clerical verbal; Test 14 - Numerical clerical; Test 15 - Graphs, tables and charts; Test 16 - Memory. Part 6 Interpreting your test results: Your aptitude profile; Your career potential.