As part of our continuous efforts to offer you specific and up-to-date psychometric test preparation, we are proud to announce the launch of our new and improved preparation pack for CEB’s SHL* Numerical Reasoning tests for graduate/management level. Our new and improved preparation pack is specifically designed to provide you with study aids and practice materials that follow the trends recently seen on CEB’s SHL assessments.
One of the main improvements introduced in the new pack is the development of practice tests that include a wide spectrum of questions, thus allowing you to prepare for the different types of CEB’s SHL tests available on the market. Our varied pool of questions reflects the different CEB’s SHL tests, from concepts and visual appearance of the data to required mathematical and analytical skills and levels of difficulty.
Another important addition to the new pack is the inclusion of exclusive practice tests that reflect the popular Verification method used by CEB’s SHL. According to this method, all candidates are required to sit an unsupervised online test, consisting of 18 questions. Those who pass the test are often requested to take a supervised shorter version of the test, used to vouch for the reliability of their results. In order to help you prepare for both tests, we offer 10 practice tests that follow the length and time frames of the longer version, as well as 5 tests that follow those of the short version.
The new pack includes**:
15 graph/table tests that follow the features of CEB’s SHL Verify test.
7 additional graph/table practice tests.
5 Word problem tests – for those expected to sit SHL’s Global Cognitive (GCI) Index test.
Practice drills that lay the foundations to the questions seen on CEB’s SHL tests.
Video tutorials and study guides which elaborate on numerical concepts and solving strategies that can reduce response times and increase overall performance.
**You will find all these new additions in all of our CEB SHL-style preparation packs, which include numerical practice.
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The switch is now official. After acquiring SHL in 2012, CEB now uses its brand name to replace the SHL brand name in online assessment invitations.
On 26th December we published a blog post discussing the differences between SHL and CEB tests, where we explained there is nodifference, with the word CEB being used in a co-branded manner with SHL. We now know for sure that CEB has replaced the SHL brand name in online assessments invitations. If you are invited to take online tests as part of the application process with an employer who works with CEB, here is what the invitation email would look like: "We would like to invite you to complete online reasoning capability tests. For this purpose, we will pass on your application details (name and e-mail address) to our external provider (CEB)." As always, JobTestPrep's R&D team is dedicated to update our CEB practice packs to reflect the latest changes in aptitude and psychometric tests.
If you are being assessed by SHL you will often be asked to complete a Verbal Reasoning test. Unfortunately, for many, this is the first time they have seen such a test, and simply do not know how to approach this test.
Let’s look at how to approach SHL verbal reasoning tests in two stages: Research the exact test details
Before you take the test, make sure that you are about to be assessed by SHL and find out the test type according to your job level. Graduates and managers are usually given a True/False/Cannot say (Verbal Critical Reasoning) test, the most common SHL Verbal Reasoning test. Senior managers will face a Verbal Analysis test or a verbal application test. Operational staff will likely face Verbal Comprehension or Verbal Usage tests.
Make sure you learn & practice
Scoring 90/100 doesn’t necessarily mean you have done well. You need to do better than other candidates to ensure you get the highest possible result. You can reach your full potential by learning and practicing.
Learning - you need to learn how the test’s format “works”. For example, if you are going to sit a True/False/Cannot say test, you need to learn how to differentiate between a ‘false’ statement and a ‘cannot say’ statement. You need to learn how to ignore prior knowledge and regard the passage only, and to identify words and phrases that define the relationship between parts of the statement. You can learn Verbal Reasoning with JTP’s videos, study guides and hundreds of detailed explanations.
Practicing - Practicing will help you increase your speed and accuracy and reduce your stress on the real test. In addition, it will help you choose the solving strategy that fits you best (reading the passage first vs. reading the statement first). Practise SHL specific and level specific tests rather than generic tests. A specific test helps you prepare specifically for the test format and difficulty you will encounter on your assessment.
Remember! You have to combine learning and practicing since none of the two is sufficient alone. practicing without learning may only strengthen bad strategies and logical failures whereas only learning may not be implemented in a time limited, stressful test.
False vs. Cannot-say – the secrets of how to beat an SHL Verbal Reasoning Test revealed on JTP’s video tutorials!
We mentioned above that True/False/Cannot-say is the most common SHL verbal test type. On this test, you need to determine if a statement is true or false according to a given passage, or logically impossible to infer. Particularly confusing to many people is to determine when 'cannot say' is the correct answer and when to answer 'false'. In order to answer ‘false’ you need to reach a high level of certainty that the passage is contradicted by the statement. Check out our video to see how you can learn more. Inside our practice area you will find, in addition to our tutorials, all the relevant practice tests.
Get the best SHL Verbal Reasoning Practice Tests You can learn and practice all different types of Verbal Reasoning tests with JobTestPrep. We have excellent SHL-style tests specifically made for graduate, senior managerial and operational level candidates, and great study guides and video tutorials to help you learn basic principles and solving strategies.
Since CEB acquired SHL in July 2012, not much has changed from the perspective of job candidates. Other than the new co-branded logo, SHL is still SHL, and the huge range of SHL assessments remain unchanged. Here at JobTestPrep we have noticed that many of you are now searching for CEB tests, CEB-SHL tests or SHL tests. We are considering the best way to help you access the resources that you need ahead of your SHL tests. Here are some examples of popular and less popular (but awfully funny) search terms that brought people to our website lately.
ceb + shl test | ceb deductive reasoning test | ceb shl talent measurement average score numerical test | how to ace on ceb shl talent measurement | ceb numerical reasoning test which mine produce the greatest amount of electricity before it runs out of electricity (LOL)
The above examples reflect the acquisition's results; the emails that are sent to candidates to take online CEB-SHL tests have changed to include the co-branded name, and candidates turn to search engines to help them understand what this means.
Conclusion: Want to Practice CEB tests? Practice SHL-style tests
Apart from this name change, the assessment tests provided by SHL have not changed. JobTestPrep's SHL-style practice resources are still relevant for any candidate who is in search of CEB SHL tests. We expect that as you become more familiar with the concept of CEB-SHL-style tests, we will move towards renaming our own pages, so watch this space. Good luck on your 2014 job application journey!
Computerised adaptive testing (CAT) is a form of computer-based test that adapts to the examinee's ability level. CAT successively selects questions for the purpose of maximising the precision of the exam based on what is known about the candidate from previous questions. Generally, the adaptive tests start by selecting an item of medium, or medium-easy, difficulty as the first item. The difficulty level of the next question presented will be based on the candidate’s previous response. From the candidate's perspective, the questions seem to tailor themselves to his or her level of ability, continually challenging them. For example, if a candidate performs well on an item of intermediate difficulty, he/her will then be presented with a more difficult question. Or, if one performed poorly, he/her would be presented with a simpler question.
Adaptive testing Vs. non adaptive
Adaptive testing is of course different to static multiple choice tests which presents the candidate with a fixed set of items in a variety of difficulty levels. Usually the adaptive tests require fewer test items to arrive at equally accurate scores. As a result of adaptive administration, different examinees receive quite different tests.
Which assessment companies use adaptive technology?
Most assessment companies these days do not use adaptive testing yet. Adaptive tests are seen in the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) and are also offered by:
Many people wonder how should they prepare for Adaptive tests. The answer is that adaptive testing should not change candidates’ preparation methods, since it is merely a tool for the test publisher and employer. When preparing for any test, we want to make sure that we know the basic concepts that lay the foundations for a certain topic. In addition, at some point of our study journey, we need to face more difficult challenges, to make sure we have also understood the non-trivial aspects of that topic. This preparation rational is also true for adaptive testing. One should always prepare himself for a multitude of difficulty levels, allowing him to tackle easy and advanced level questions at the same time.
How can Jobtestprep help you prepare for adaptive testing?
We currently offer tailored practice packs for GMAT and are the only preparation institute that offers tailored Talent Q-style tests. We made it our goal to expose each candidate to the full range of difficulty levels the candidate may encounter. Thus, each test session includes a range of difficulty levels (basic to advanced), that follow closely the characteristics of adaptive testing. This way even weaker candidates can practice solving medium and hard difficulty level questions and stronger candidates can familiarise themselves with a variety of questions helping each candidate reach their full potential.
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Throughout your job search you may encounter diagrammatical or spatial reasoning tests. There are some similarities between them but in actual fact they are aimed at two distinctly different groups. In this blog we will explain what they are, their target audience, and the difference between the two of them.
Diagrammatical Reasoning Tests
There are many types of diagrammatical tests and they are used in many different contexts. Many assessment companies use this name to describe quite different tests, however they all have one thing in common - they are non-verbal reasoning tests.
In a broad sense diagrammatic reasoning tests are used in assessing your ability to understand different rules and draw correct conclusions from them. This conclusion may be in the form of working out the next image in a sequence or using the rules that have been formed throughout the question to select a correct output of a particular sequence. Hence, these tests are a true assessment of General Mental Ability (GMA). For example, you may be given a set of instructions that cause the output to change, i.e. a square changes the sequence and rotates it 180 degrees and a circle causes the image to rotate 90 degrees clockwise.
In general, there are three different skills that candidates are assessed on in a diagrammatical reasoning test and these are outlined below. They are the ability to:
Identify different causes to understand missing inputs of a logical sequence.
Understand logical rules.
Infer a set of rules from a chart and to apply these rules to new situations.
The diagrammatical reasoning tests can be utilised for a wide range of job positions as they are a test of a candidates’ ability to think in a logical manner. However, they are at their most useful in the assessment of candidates applying for jobs in the IT sector such as system analysts and system designers. This is because the rules governing such jobs are often in a different form than that of other, managerial type jobs.
Spatial Reasoning Tests
Spatial tests are more specialised in their approach and are closely linked with the job being applied for. For example, someone working as an engineer needs to understand complex diagrams in both 2 and 3 dimensions and use them to create or fix a structure. Hence these tests are used for those applying to “hands on” jobs such as mechanics, engineers, and those working with Computer Aided Design, CAD. There are also used for design jobs such as architects. Another important need for spatial recognition is in the medical field, particularly for surgeons. There are three main skills assessed in these spatial reasoning tests, they are:
The ability to estimate lengths and angles,
The ability to rotate shapes mentally, and
The ability to understand the correlation between two and three dimensional shapes.
For example, you may be presented an image such as a box that has been “unwrapped” and rotated in various ways. You need to use your spatial awareness skills to correctly decide which one of the complete boxes is the 3D image.
In summary
We have seen that there are similarities and differences between diagrammatical reasoning tests and spatial reasoning test. Both of these tests measure cognitive abilities and are non-verbal tests. Moreover, both of these tests could be used to hire a single candidate for a single position. However, whilst diagrammatic reasoning tests are used in a more general sense, assessing candidates’ logical thinking ability and are used in the main by those working in a computer based environment, spatial reasoning tests are used in more “hands on” positions such as engineers.
How can we help?
At JobTestPrep we have a plethora of resources covering diagrammatical reasoning tests as well as spatial reasoning tests. These tests can be taken in a timed test environment or in an untimed manner giving you the opportunity to fully think through your answers before tackling a timed test. What this means for you is that when you actually come to take the tests you will be fully prepared both in terms of content and with the ability to work fast under time pressure. With our help and guidance we are sure that you will be able to perform your best in your next job application. Looking forward to hearing your positive reply after using our products. Good luck!
We have recently added new Syntax Checking tests to our IT/Engineering packs. Syntax checking tests are usually used in Information Technology job assessments. SHL for example, offer employers the Information Technology Test Series (ITTS), which is targeted at sifting through prospective IT staff and includes a set of syntax checking questions. In these tests, basic programming language rules are given, and the examinee is asked to spot errors in the code. No prior knowledge of programming is required to solve these tests, but computer oriented candidates are probably going to find it easier. IBM’s IPAT test also includes some Syntax Checking related question types, but those are slightly different and more difficult. Those uniquely styled questions appears in our IPAT practice pack.
We're glad to announce that many of our packs have gone through a serious update today. After more than two months of hard work, our test writers have completed the addition of ~200 new practice questions that follow the latest trends in inductive reasoning/logical reasoning tests. These questions rely on an extensive research we made in the past 6 months, that involved candidate feedback and intelligence.
New elements and concepts seen in the assessments of SHL, Kenexa and Talent Q have been incorporated into these questions. As with each of our products, the packs include all the basic features of our testing system, with score reports, explanations and solving tips. Of course all of our bundle packs will be updated to include these tests as well. To learn more about the changes, you are welcome to visit our inductive reasoning product page. Also, our free inductive reasoning test has now been updated to include some new and challenging questions. Good luck to all!
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As part of our continuous efforts to offer you specific and up-to-date psychometric test preparation, we are proud to announce the launch of our new and improved preparation pack for CEB’s SHL* Numerical Reasoning tests for graduate/management level.
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