This book is for anyone that has received a 'you've been shortlisted' letter and wants to feel more confident and prepared for their forthcoming interview.
It covers the different types of psychometric testing companies use, the various forms of interviews they employ, from first interview to panel interview to competency-based interview, as well as all aspects of performing well at assessment centres.
The book finishes with advice on questions to ask at the end of the interview, different ways to follow up and what to expect at the start of your new job
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
Preparation 1
Chapter 1. The employer perspective
Chapter 2. Preparing for success
Psychometric Testing
Chapter 3. Introducing psychometric tests
Chapter 4. Verbal reasoning and critical-thinking tests
Chapter 5. Numerical tests
Chapter 6. Abstract reasoning and other tests
Chapter 7. Personality questionnaires
Assessment Centres
Chapter 8. Assessment centres - an introduction
Chapter 9. Group exercises
Chapter 10. Written exercises
Chapter 11. In-tray exercises
Chapter 12. Presentations
Chapter 13. Role-plays
Chapter 14. Other exercises
Interviews
Chapter 15. The interview - preparation
Chapter 16. Getting ready to answer questions
Chapter 17. Over to you - questions to ask at the end of the interview
On the Day and Following Up
Chapter 18. Appearance and body language
Chapter 19. On the day
Chapter 20. Afterwards
Success
Chapter 21. You've got the job!
A Final Word
Answers to Psychometric Tests