What is a psychometric test? This test is very common in selection processes, complementary to others such as the job interview or the analysis of the curriculum vitae itself. Today we’ll see 15 tips to successfully overcome it!
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Psychotechnical tests: what recruiters expect of you
Psychotechnical exams are standardized tests to obtain candidate information: aptitudes, intelligence, abilities, personality, interests, values, etc. More than 70% of companies in Spain use them in their recruitment and selection processes, so it is very likely that you will sometimes have to face them in your professional itinerary.
The influence of psychotechnical tests in the selection of personnel is evident, given that through these tests the interviewers can get a much better idea complete and reliable the profile of the applicants. Carrying out this test will therefore allow them to select with more success and efficiency, configuring equipment more easily.
What is asked in a psychotechnical exam?
Psychotechnical tests are usually divided into two types: aptitude test and personality test. Each of them seeks to discover the capabilities of the person applying for the position in different areas.
So, in a aptitude testthe interviewer usually makes questions related to:
- memory capacity
- Abstract reasoning
- numerical aptitude
- Attention
Meanwhile he personality testfocuses more on issues that allow knowing aspects related to:
- Emotional stability.
- Persuasiveness.
- Pressure tolerance.
- Motivation and goals at a professional level.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to adapt.
Tips to successfully pass psychotechnical interviews: write down!
The Human Resources department of a company is the epicenter of personnel management, both for hiring and a posteriori for administrative procedures. In Formation We share with you some tips so that you go to your next job interview with a mind prepared to face any type of psychotechnical exam.
Let’s go there!
Everything is trained: do drills
Although it seems that a personality test cannot work, the truth is that investigate and know the type of questions that are carried out in these exams can be of great help to attend them more relaxed.
Consult books or web pages in which you have benchmark exams to see what you’re up against and practice for exercises that will test your skills.
Motivate yourself, a positive attitude is a point in favor
Work on self-confidence, go to the test with a positive attitude. Optimism reinforces our self-esteem and the chances of performing a good test.
Do attention and concentration exercises
Practice techniques to improve your attention and concentration. There are plenty of them, like the meditation, mindfulness or simply the breath control. Find the one that best suits you.
Practice some physical activity
It has been shown that sport improves stress levels and mood, increasing the serotonin that you produce naturally. Being relaxed and leaving the burden behind will be a good way to add allies before the psychotechnical exam.
have break time
Seems like a no-brainer, but get enough sleep (at least 7-8 hours), without excessive stimulants (coffee, cola), having eaten light snacks (easily digestible) and with nerves under control are issues that will help you find yourself at full capacity.
Come to the test on time
Arrive at the test in plenty of time. It is preferable that you sit and relax than come running with anxiety through the roof because you’re late for the exam.
Psychotechnical test: read the test carefully
Spend some time read the instructions carefully. Normally, the examiners usually give a few moments at the beginning to do so and to answer any questions that may arise. There are a few minutes that are not counted in the time of completion of the test.
Keep in mind that, on some occasions, you will have to answer in optical reading sheets. If you do not do it correctly in the indicated places, you may not pass the psych due to a form error. So remember, the instructions are also part of the exam!
Also, before starting Observe globally what you will find in the test. This way you will know its extension, its basic content and you will have got an idea about its complexity. You will be able to modulate the time you have for each question and the speed you have to take to do it.
Pay attention to the structure of the psychometric test and read the questions calmly, assimilating the concepts
always read carefully attention the questions. Many of the errors are usually due to an incorrect interpretation of the statement. Also, if the answer seems obvious, that may be it. Do not think that the correct one is always the most complex.
Don’t get stuck on a question
If you come across questions that you don’t know or are unsure about, skip them. Stopping excessively will waste a lot of time, and this is an important variable in these tests. Come back to the questions that cause you the most doubts at the end.
Also, if you leave questions unanswered, don’t worry, most of the tests where there is a time limit are designed so that only between 3% and 5% of the participants finish it.
Think and reason your answers, do not answer randomly
take into consideration if wrong answers subtract score. If so, do not answer randomly and value what is left and the probability of getting it right. Analyze the options carefully and choose the one that you think best suits. If you don’t know it, sometimes it’s better to leave it blank.
Psychological personality test: be frank
If it’s a personality psych, I know sincere and natural. Do not try to change your way of being. In this type of test there are usually variables related to coherence that usually hunt those who falsify their personality.
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