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Job Search Testing: Types & Tips

Testing is commonly used by employers for screening candidates and assessing skills. There are several types of tests like aptitude, personality, technical, and drug tests. Aptitude tests evaluate general knowledge, verbal comprehension, and math skills. Personality tests assess characteristics and behaviors. Technical tests focus on job-specific competencies. It's important to prepare by understanding the testing process, staying relaxed, and carefully following instructions. Maintaining a positive attitude can help achieve the best results on employment tests.

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Job Search Testing: Types & Tips

Testing is commonly used by employers for screening candidates and assessing skills. There are several types of tests like aptitude, personality, technical, and drug tests. Aptitude tests evaluate general knowledge, verbal comprehension, and math skills. Personality tests assess characteristics and behaviors. Technical tests focus on job-specific competencies. It's important to prepare by understanding the testing process, staying relaxed, and carefully following instructions. Maintaining a positive attitude can help achieve the best results on employment tests.

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Chapter 10

TESTING:
A Job Search Reality
“It’s not whether you get knocked
down, it’s whether you get up.”
- Vince
Lombardi
TESTING
• Testing used by different employers for
different purposes.

- Use it as a tool to assess the candidate.

- For Screening Purpose; reducing the


number of candidates for interview.
TESTING
• How to Face it?

- Accept the fact. Testing, an inevitable part


of job search.
- There is no short cut method to prepare.
- Be Relaxed before and while taking Test.
TESTING
• Types of Tests:

- Aptitude Tests
- Personality Tests
- Technical Tests
- Drug Tests
TESTING
• Aptitude Tests:
- Test your G.K.
- Areas- Word Analogies
Verbal Comprehension
Abstract Reasoning
Mathematics
& Number and Letter Series
- Often Pencil-and-Paper Test.
TESTING
• Personality Tests:
- Psychological Testing done on certain occasion.
- Checks how candidate reacts to a variety of
questions or scenarios.
- Results are designed to categorize the
candidate with certain characteristics or
behavioural types.
- Usually Pencil-and-Paper Test.
- Some times Psychologists Employed .
TESTING
Technical Test:
- Where Technical Competence is required.
- Typing, Cooking, Welding, Writing, and
Presentation Tests.
- Pencil-Paper-Test or Verbal.
TESTING
Drug Test:
- In Canada it is prohibited.
- Drug and Alcohol Dependency are
considered as Disabilities.
TESTING
• Tips on Taking Tests:
- Get all the details pertaining to tests.
- Some Basic Tips for Written Tests:
- Read the Instructions/Directions CAREFULLY before
starting.
- Skip an answer you are unsure of. Do it latter.
- For Timed Test, Keep an eye on time.
- Read Questions Deliberately to avoid Confusion.
- The Option which strikes you first are usually the
answers.
- Maintain a Positive Attitude.
TESTING
Now You are Familiar With:
- Types of Job Testing.
- Purpose of Testing.
- Tips to Take Tests

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