Career Aptitude and Selection Tests: Match Your IQ Personality and Abilities to Your Ideal Career

by Jim Barrett

With the wide range of jobs currently on the market, it is often difficult for job seekers to pinpoint exactly what they want to do. Now in its third edition, this no-nonsense workbook points readers in the right direction. With a range of IQ tests and searching questionnaires, it helps job seekers work out what area of work they should be focusing on by identifying their interests and strengths and scientifically interpreting which jobs they are suited to. Compiled by a psychometric testing specialist and bestselling author, this book has three main careers guidance, preparation and personal performance improvement. It works on the principle that self knowledge enables readers to relate their own personal characteristics to career opportunities. At the same time, it provides an opportunity to prepare for the types of psychometric tests likely to be encountered while job seeking. It also aims to improve performance by demonstrating how to apply aptitudes and personal qualities at work.

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Jim Barrett is a chartered psychologist and consultant with many years' experience in advising organizations of all sizes on their selection procedures and assessment systems.

He is the co-author of the international best-seller Test Your Own Aptitude, and also How to Pass Advanced Aptitude Tests, Career, Aptitude & Selection Tests, Test Yourselfand Total Leadership (all published by Kogan Page).

Find out more about Jim's online tests at www.psychometrictests.com

Reviews

[R K · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad book when it comes to looking through career books...

I enjoyed the personality tests and the associated careers, but I didn't enjoy the aptitude tests, which went on for far too long and didn't seem to be of much relevance to the rest of the books.

Some good ideas and insights into finding your "ideal" career.

[Reanea]

A great book with a variety of tests to help in career planning. Even if you are in an establish career or are looking to explore new areas, determine your strengths, or enhance your skills this book is a wonderful starting point.