Practicing for a cognitive ability test
When you apply for a job in Australia, many recruitment drives now require you to undergo some form of psychometric testing, so it makes complete sense to practice these tests, before you actually need to take one. In fact, it’s pretty much essential to practice for a cognitive ability test in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane, as this gives you the best chance of achieving a high score and finding your ideal job.
Not sure what these tests include?
Psychometric testing has become very popular with most companies and government agencies, because it’s a proven way to match the right candidate with the right job. Whilst you might not like taking tests, they can work in your favour because they help you to find a job that suits your skills and personality.
A cognitive ability test in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane is a type of psychometric test that is designed to test your reasoning skills and there are three different types in use.
- Numerical reasoning tests: These are based on high school level maths requiring you to answer questions based on graphs, figures, tables and other numerical data.
- Verbal reasoning tests: These are based on your understanding and comprehension and use statements or paragraphs that usually involve true or false answers.
- Non-verbal reasoning tests: These are based on your understanding and interpretation of shapes or patterns to test how you interpret visual, as opposed to written information.
Preparing for a cognitive ability test
Once you understand the type of cognitive test you might be asked to complete during the recruitment process, it’s fairly easy to find examples online. The more you practice these tests, the greater your confidence and the better your scores. If you aren’t sure which type of test you will be asked to complete, there’s no harm in asking the recruiters, but they should let you know well in advance anyway.
For more information on using a cognitive ability test in Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Melbourne, call Urban Psychometrics on 07 3535 1220 or send us an email today.
