Chapter 13
Psychometric and aptitude tests
Most readers will be familiar with the idea of psychometric and aptitude tests, even if you haven’t necessarily been subjected to one yet. In this chapter I’m going to give you a brief outline of the various different types of test an employer is likely to roll out. These types of tests are surprisingly common – and their popularity is on the increase. Indeed, The CV Centre® has recently introduced aptitude testing as a way of helping us to shortlist when recruiting.
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Over 75 per cent of FTSE 100 companies use some form of psychometric or aptitude testing in their recruitment processes.
Chances are you will experience one test or another during your career, and for the unprepared candidate ...
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