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What are the different types of Recruitment Tests?
Throughout the recruitment process there are a number of ways you can
be tested by a prospective employer. Such tests allow the employer to
identify and recognise your potential and they help you to identify and
develop your specific skills to match job requirements. Here is a quick
introduction to some of the tests you may come across in your
recruitment and selection process. |
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Ability And Aptitude Tests
Ability and aptitude tests measure specific skill sets and the
resultant score gives an indication of existing ability or potential to
learn skills required for the
job. They evaluate a particular ability
such as numerical, verbal, diagrammatic etc. Often the tests are
multiple-choice and administered under exam conditions. Practicing
tests will help to increase your familiarity with them and can be found
on the Internet. These tests get more difficult towards the end, so it
is important not to rush them, to think carefully and to go back to
those you cannot answer.
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Psychometric And Personality Tests
Psychometric and Personality tests assess individual preferences in
behaviour, attitude and values by your responses to questions or
statements. These tests are un-timed and have multiple answers with
each of the questions relating to different aspects of your
personality, such as team-working ability, leadership preferences. The
tests must be answered honestly as they are trying to fit you into a
job role and if you try to guess what the employer wants, you may find
yourself in a job that does not suit you!
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For any of these tests the key is to remain positive! Your
job offering
is not solely based on these tests - they are only used as one part of
the recruitment process which is good but they should be treated and
approached like any other assessment you encounter. Prepare thoroughly,
follow the instructions carefully and read the question! Always ask for
feedback as this can give you an opportunity to develop your weak areas
for the future!
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