Accredited courses from leading Australian universities, TAFEs and colleges
Home > Careers > Interview Questions & Tips > Tips For Psychometric Tests

Tips For Psychometric Tests

JOB HUNTING
Interview tips
Psychometric tests
  • Find out as much as you can about the test before the day and, if appropriate, ask if there are any 'past papers' to practise on.

  • Have a good night's sleep before the test and eat a healthy breakfast on the day.
  • If there is going to be a numeracy/literacy/reasoning component, practise doing these types of questions.

  • Read all instructions carefully, even if they seem obvious to you.

  • Don't be afraid to ask questions to the administrator.

  • If you're taking the test online from home, wear smart clothes and shoes and sit upright at a table to get into a business frame of mind.

  • Don't skim the questions to scope what looks easy or hard at the beginning; just move from one question to the next, pacing yourself.

  • Don't dwell on one question for too long – if you're not sure, leave it until the end and go back to it.

  • On personality components be honest and be yourself. Don't second-guess what the company wants you to say and don't attempt to cheat (they have ways to catch you out).

  • Don't worry! Even if you flunk the test, you're still in with a chance as the hiring decision is based on a combination of your resume, interview performance and presentation, work history and test results.
Previous post
Next post
Related articles
Job Interview Question And Answer: What Did You Earn At Your Job?
How To Succeed In A Group Interview
How To Succeed In A Group Interview


comments powered by Disqus
Search for articles
Most popular this week
How To Be More Creative, According To Science [Infographic]
11 Top Tips For Effective Time Management
How To Become A Morning Person (Without Coffee)
The 8 Science-Backed Secrets To Stop Procrastinating, Once And For All
6 Proven Ways To Make A New Habit Stick, Backed By Science
Popular career searches
More career inspiration
Free template downloads

Get the career you've always dreamt of with our expert tips and advice!

No thanks, my career is on track

WELCOME!

we'll be in touch

Over 1,000 accredited online courses from leading Australian universities, TAFEs and colleges

Resources

About us

Career FAQs markets a range of courses from leading Australian tertiary education providers, and receives a commission from them for each prospective student.
© Career FAQs 2017 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use