Psychometric tests are used by the majority of medium to large-sized organizations to assess the abilities of clerical, technical, graduate and executive job candidates. There is also an increasing trend for universities to use them as part of their admissions procedure. This best-selling guide provides the perfect introduction to tests and test making. Now with more practice questions, it covers ability tests and personality questionnaires, giving you a detailed insight into the world of psychometrics. It will help you to understand the main types of test, increase your test making confidence, develop strategies and explore your work-style and personality. With guidance on testing on the internet and practice graduate and university admissions tests, as well as a leadership-style questionnaire, it is an essential read for those who want to stand out from other applicants.

About the Author

Dr Mark Parkinson is a business psychologist and psychometrics expert. He is the designer of a number of successful commercial tests and questionnaires and consults widely with major UK companies and universities. He writes regularly on psychological matters and is the author of How to Master Personality Questionnaires (also published by Kogan Page).

Prizes

This fourth revised edition of How to Master Psychometric Tests includes ability tests, guidance on internet testing, practice graduate and university admission tests and a leadership-style questionnaire.