Chapter 10

TESTING:
A Job Search Reality
“It’s not whether you get knocked
down, it’s whether you get up.”
- Vince
Lombardi
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• Types of Tests:

- Aptitude Tests
- Personality Tests
- Technical Tests
- Drug Tests
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• Aptitude Tests:
- Test your G.K.
- Areas- Word Analogies
Verbal Comprehension
Abstract Reasoning
Mathematics
& Number and Letter Series
- Often Pencil-and-Paper Test.
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• 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 .
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Technical Test:
- Where Technical Competence is required.
- Typing, Cooking, Welding, Writing, and
Presentation Tests.
- Pencil-Paper-Test or Verbal.
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Drug Test:
- In Canada it is prohibited.
- Drug and Alcohol Dependency are
considered as Disabilities.
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• 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.
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Now You are Familiar With:
- Types of Job Testing.
- Purpose of Testing.
- Tips to Take Tests