Daily Career Connection

If you listen to the BBC News you will hear them say that more and more employers are using job aptitude tests to help select employees and research indicates that the number of people asked to carry out such tests is around 40%.

Here are some test taking tips to help you when taking a job aptitude test.

General Test Taking Tips

There is no need to worry about the fact that you are taking the test. With the exception of math questions, there are no right or wrong answers - it is simply your overall aptitude for the job you are applying for that is being looked at.

Most of the questions are multiple choice style and are set with time limits and performed under normal examination conditions. Don’t worry if you do not finish the test in the time allotted as not many candidates actually do.

There is no such thing as a ‘pass mark’ for this type of test. More often than not your results will be compared to those of people who are already doing the job you have applied for.

More than one area is usually covered by the job aptitude test. For example, one part may take into account your ability to reason with numbers or read diagrams, whilst another section is likely to concentrate on your interpretation of text.

If you can find out what type of job selection test you will be faced with prior to the interview this will give you the opportunity to practice. Why not give the Human Resources or Personnel Department a call? The worst thing that can happen is that they are not prepared to give you further details. On the other hand if they say yes, this means you may have a head start over the other candidates.

How to Improve Your Test Results

Here are 10 test taking tips to help you improve your selection test results:
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