Psychometric test [Archive]

Caspar

28-09-2004, 09:14

Mr_love_monkey

28-09-2004, 09:16

This is what I found...

DISC/Thomas Profile Analysis - looks at four characteristics: Dominance,
Influence, Steadiness and Compliance (DISC). Candidates are asked to
respond to a questionnaire which lists 24 adjectives - such as gentle,
persuasive, humble or original.

I got it from this (http://www.careersinconstruction.com/profile/dan/question8.html) site - it also lists the other types

There's this (http://www.nbogroup.com/thomas/philosphy.asp) too

Paul

28-09-2004, 09:31

Bimey, what job is it :eek:

Jon M

28-09-2004, 09:43

We use Thomas software here... it's just a profile builder.. seems fairly random to me. (carp bit of software too)
I wouldn't worry about it to be honest, it's more useless data for HR to busy themselves with, not really a concern for joe average.

Ramrod

28-09-2004, 09:44

Link (http://www.careerconsultants.co.uk/products/products-thomas.asp) found on teoma (http://www.teoma.com/)--good search engine for science stuff (lots of hit there re. thomas profile)

Chris

28-09-2004, 10:17

I have an interview tomorrow which includes a psychometric test. Something called a 'Thomas profile', anyone heard of it? I've typed it into google but returns nothing :(

Does anyone have any advice or examples of psychometric tests, especially a Thomas profile test? :)
Don't worry about it, it's just a faddy way for the company's HR department to justify its budget ;) Just answer the questions honestly, the test won't disqualify you for the job unless it shows you to be a dangerous sociopath.

MetaWraith

28-09-2004, 10:24

Don't worry about it, it's just a faddy way for the company's HR department to justify its budget ;) Just answer the questions honestly, the test won't disqualify you for the job unless it shows you to be a dangerous sociopath.
[BEGIN TONGUE IN CHEEK MODE]

That's what CASPAR stands for isn't it ?
CRAZY AND SOCIOPATHIC PROBABLY ALWAYS RANTING

[END TONGUE IN CHEEK MODE] :D

Mr_love_monkey

28-09-2004, 10:25

the test won't disqualify you for the job unless it shows you to be a dangerous sociopath.

If I had a tenner for the number of times that i'd lost a job because of that.....

Actually the company where i work now has a woman who does these tests on new employees, and generally assess the people... well apart from the techies, they never test us... I wonder why

Caspar

28-09-2004, 10:59

[BEGIN TONGUE IN CHEEK MODE]

That's what CASPAR stands for isn't it ?
CRAZY AND SOCIOPATHIC PROBABLY ALWAYS RANTING

[END TONGUE IN CHEEK MODE] :D

[You] Might Even Take A Wet Round Armadillo, [you] Imbecile, To Hell ;)

ouch that's bad!, your's was better! :erm:

Tricky

28-09-2004, 11:15

Psycho tests usally translate to basic number and verbal reasoning tests. Normally you'll get a number pattern test 2,4,6,8,x what is x etc. (although normally a little harder!) and a english type test in that you are giving a paragraph of text for each question which you read, you are then given a statement and you tick to the statement does, does not mean the same, you need more information etc.

Basically testing if you have basic maths/english skills and can operate under pressure - normally you have too many questions for the time limit (where I work we reduced the test down from 30 minutes (still impossible) to 15minutes - you should see people panic!)

Good luck with the Interview anyway!