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They are often used during the preliminary screening stage of the application process, to sift large amounts of candidates. Most tests are now completed online, are timed and you will not be able toretake them.  \nYour objective during the tests will be to answer as many questions as accurately as possible within the time allowed.  \nAptitude/Ability Tests  \nAbility tests assess your overall ability , while aptitude tests assess specific individual capabilities. The most commonly used tests assess verbal and numerical reasoning skills; others will also assess your diagrammatic/spatial reasoning or logical processing. Each organisation selects the tests to ensure your suitability for advertised role, and sometimes tests are customised for the organisation.  \n􀁸 Verbal Reasoning tests usually consist of a piece of text with questions, which test comprehension and reasoning skills.  \n􀁸 Numerical Reasoning tests present questions which test your understanding and use of number, including skills such as percentage and ratio.  \n􀁸 Diagrammatic Reasoning tests present abstract information in the form of shapes and symbols and test your ability to analyse and deduce patterns and logical flow .  \n􀁸 Critical Reasoning tests are high level analytical tests, most commonly used in law, but also by other organisations . One example is the Watson-Glaser Test.  \nPersonality Assessments  \nThese aim to measure whether your personal attributes are suitable for a particular work environment. They assess individual behaviour , attitudes or opinions as well as motivation, values and interests. The best way to approach this type of assessment is to answer the questions as straightforwardly as possible, following the guidance given.  \nFor Career Planning:  \nPersonality assessments can also be used for career planning as well as preparing for interviews. Behavioural and personality assessment s can be a useful way to identify your strengths and the types of careers that might interest you.  \nCareers and Employability Service | 023 8059 [3501 | careers@southampton.ac.uk](3501 | careers@southampton.ac.uk)  \n[www.southampton.ac.uk/careers](www.southampton.ac.uk/careers)  \nSituational Judgement Tests  \nThese tests assess your judgement in solving work-related problems and are usually designed for the specific employer. Each question involves a realistic work scenario in which you may be given a range of actions to evaluate, or asked to formulate an action based on the information given.  \nSpecific Entrance Tests  \nThere are a number of specific tests (e.g. GAMSAT, UKCAT and BCAT) which you may be required to take for entry to certain professional training or university courses such as Medicine and the Bar, or to study in the United States.  \nPlease see the resources section at the end of this handout for practise test s on all of the above topics.  \nWhy are Psychometric Tests Used?  \nDuring the selection process, a variety of methods can be used to give organisations a thorough assessment of your suitability for the post . These include application forms/CVs, covering letters, interviews, assessment centres, presentations and psychometric tests.  \nOrganisations use tests as a sifting process for applicants and there is a ‘pass mark’ to achieve before you can proceed to the next stage of the application process. The ‘p","cbCaie4gsoQ5ZveR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaie4gsoQ5ZveR","pdf",168330,"English","# What are Psychometric Tests?\n## Aptitude/Ability Tests\n## Personality Assessments\n## Situational Judgement Tests\n## Specific Entrance Tests\n# Why are Psychometric Tests Used?\n# How to Prepare\n# How to Build Your Skills\n# Declaring a disability\n# The Test session (including tips)\n# Resources","[{\"question\":\"What are psychometric tests designed to measure?\",\"answer\":\"They are designed to measure intellectual capabilities for thinking and reasoning, and they are often used during preliminary screening. 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