1. Executive / Professional Level Aptitude Tests June Kay Careers Development Consultant Level A / B Psychometric Testing Trained

2. ∂ Why are Psychometric test used? Predict job performance better than most other single selection methods Tests give objective information about candidates Measuring potential rather than attainment Free from cultural bias??

3. ∂ Methods On-line Paper Based Exam conditions Accuracy and speed Marked against appropriate Norm group Reached required level

4. ∂ Results Normal distribution Percentile – you are better than X% in norm group T-Score – allows them to combine sores across tests Weighting – depends upon requirements of role

5. ∂ To improve ……. Complete more practice tests on-line Face-to-face GATs Books Critical Thinking: An Introduction Management Level Psychometric & Assessment Tests How to Pass Professional Level Psychometric Tests How to Pass Advanced Numeracy Pamphlet – Improve your Numeracy, University of Birmingham / Bristol

6. ∂ To sit these tests on-line… …….contact June Kay j.e.kay@durham.ac.uk she will arrange access codes and explain the process.