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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? :)
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
Bimey, what job is it :eek:
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.
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)
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
[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:
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!
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