Personality and Ability Assessments
For personality tests, candidates are advised to respond based on their genuine characteristics. Fabricating responses may result in ambiguous or unreliable outcomes, which in turn will not provide meaningful guidance for personal development or job searching. In contrast, for ability tests, candidates can improve their performance through targeted preparation.
Below is an overview of common ability assessments:
Numerical Reasoning Test
This type of test typically requires only basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and assesses a candidate’s ability to extract and interpret information from charts and tables. Familiarity with financial statements and practice in analyzing data presented in graphical formats can significantly enhance numerical reasoning skills.
Verbal Reasoning Test
This test evaluates a candidate’s ability to extract key information, identify main ideas, and draw logical conclusions from written passages. Compared to numerical reasoning, this skill is generally more difficult to improve in a short period. Reading technical manuals, research reports, or academic and business journals can help strengthen verbal reasoning abilities.
Important Notes
These assessments are designed to evaluate your natural cognitive abilities. Extensive preparation typically yields diminishing returns. In particular, during your final academic year, your academic performance will be a more significant indicator of future career success than your aptitude test results.
Test-Taking Strategies
1. Do not hesitate to ask questions if instructions are unclear.
2. Follow the provided instructions carefully.
3. Read both the questions and answer options thoroughly.
4. Eliminate incorrect answers to improve your chances of selecting the correct one.
5. Work as quickly and accurately as possible—both speed and accuracy are critical.
6. Do not spend excessive time on difficult questions. If a question proves too challenging, skip it and move on to the next one.
7. Whether guessing is advisable depends on the scoring system. Some tests award points only for correct answers, while others deduct points for incorrect ones. If the scoring policy is not disclosed during the test introduction, you may ask the administrator to clarify so you can determine the best strategy.
