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JOB WRITTEN TEST TIPS
Some big companies first of all take you through a written test(s). The main
reason is to prune down the number of applicants. They get swamped by the number
of applicants, and to bring it down to a manageable number, they send you back
to school.
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There are different types of tests. There are aptitude tests and other tests
that are academic in nature, varying from O’ Level, A’ Level to University grade
materials. There are also professional tests that zero in on the job subject
matter.
Preparing for the test depends on the type of test. The first thing you should
do when invited for a test is to find out what type of test it is going to be.
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Some employers are nice enough to spell it out in the invitation letter what
type of test it will be, while others prefer to play hide and seek, and spring
surprises.
If it is an aptitude test, then you need to have your brain in top form to go
through the test. You need to think fast and smart. There are many types of
aptitude test. Some comprise of very simple questions, which you are to complete
in a very short time. Under this scenario, you do not have the luxury of long
analysis. You have to think fast.
Some are simple trick questions. They look simple and straight forward on the
surface, but if you read carefully, there is a booby trap. Again, you have to
think fast, and smart. The best way to prepare for this type of test is to
practice and practice. Some of such tests may be found in GMAT/GRE past question
papers. The best way to get the right material to prepare is by utilizing your
existing network of friends etc.
Some aptitude test are IQ based. You are given some puzzles to crack. Again, you
have to think smart, and fast. There are various sources of these type of
aptitude tests/IQ test to practice with. What you will see on the day of the
test will be different of course, but you would have put your brain through the
paces.
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