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Employers increasingly use both as part of their selection procedures, as they can indicate a candidate's suitability for a particular position. It certainly pays to put in plenty of practice before taking the real tests, and this book provides that opportunity. IQ and Personality Tests contains over 500 practice questions to bring you up to speed. First there are the personality questions, which look at attitudes and values, often in a revealing and entertaining way. Then there are two IQ practice tests, which are typical of the type and style of questions you are likely to encounter in real IQ tests. The different types of questions will assess your * verbal aptitude; * numerical aptitude; * logical aptitude; * spatial reasoning skills. Full answers and a simple analysis of scores are also included, so that you can assess your own performance. Engaging and challenging, the questions in IQ and Personality Tests are also a great source of practice material for those faced with the real tests. About Author: Philip Carter is an IQ test expert who is continually devising new tests and puzzles.He has written over sixty books covering all aspects of testing, crosswords, puzzles and reasoning. ... Read more

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Employers increasingly use both as part of their selection procedures, as they can indicate a candidate's suitability for a particular position. It certainly pays to put in plenty of practice before taking the real tests, and this book provides that opportunity. IQ and Personality Tests contains over 500 practice questions to bring you up to speed. First there are the personality questions, which look at attitudes and values, often in a revealing and entertaining way. Then there are two IQ practice tests, which are typical of the type and style of questions you are likely to encounter in real IQ tests. The different types of questions will assess your * verbal aptitude; * numerical aptitude; * logical aptitude; * spatial reasoning skills. Full answers and a simple analysis of scores are also included, so that you can assess your own performance. Engaging and challenging, the questions in IQ and Personality Tests are also a great source of practice material for those faced with the real tests. About Author: Philip Carter is an IQ test expert who is continually devising new tests and puzzles.He has written over sixty books covering all aspects of testing, crosswords, puzzles and reasoning. ... Read more

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Ariived quickly, haven't had a chance to read it yet so I cannot rate further

An excellent choice for libraries
There are many tests geared to determining aptitude and offering career choices: so which one is appropriate for a particular direction? Career, Aptitude & Selection Tests: Match Your IQ, Personality & Abilities to Your Ideal Career is in its 2nd updated edition to reach intermediate users with the latest aptitude tests and their links to career direction. Chapters do more than discuss tests: they provide such tests, with the newly revised edition including several new tests, and offer tips for analysis. An excellent choice for libraries catering to businesspeople looking at career change, as well as for students seeking direction.

Poor format.Impractical.
The title and subtitle imply that the purpose of the book is to test your aptitude and skill set and then point you in the right direction as regards suitable careers. The book does contain tests but the binding of the book makes it impossible to lay it flat on the table for test-taking purposes. You need two hands just to hold it open.

The book also contains discussions about personality types that would be more appropriate for teaching a class in career counselling, than for giving someone objective advice. I also wonder about the seeming mis-match between the book's theoretical discussions and the overwhelmingly blue-collar occupations listed (eg butcher, bus-driver, miner...). I am wondering for what kind of person the book is intended. In any case it probably would do better with simple, minimalistic instructions and less discussion to convince someone of a self-identity that appeals to them.

The careers mentioned include occupations that haven't been done in the Western countries for decades or longer, or worse, have been pretty much automated out of existence (eg, embroiderer). There are also dated occupations listed that have been nearly obsoleted by changing lifestyles (milkman). There are also occupations listed whereby the number of jobs available compared to the number of potential applicants is exceedingly small (eg, actor, gamekeeper, ergonomist). And finally, there are a few careers listed that are impractical due to insufficient remuneration to make them worthwhile.

I'm disappointed, because I am frequently involved in giving career advice to young people, but have not found suitable references for making thoughtful, informed, objective decisions.

Excellent at assessing your skills
Even though I have favored the arts (writing, cooking, etc), I have been drawn to the sciences as well, but I told myself I wasn't that good in them.After purchasing this book and taking the tests, I realized that I was very skilled in areas that are used in the sciences.Now, I am considering taking food science classes and changing my career. ... Read more

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Brain Challenge!
I bought this book to improve and practice my spatial intelligence/visualization. Each test has test taking tips. Worthwhile to me! ... Read more

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An Intelligence Quotient (IQ) test is a standardized test designed to measure human intelligence that can be encountered in application for all areas of employment. The Times Book of IQ Tests also provides new challenges for puzzle buffs. This book contains ten new tests, each of forty questions compiled by Mensa editors, complete with a guide for assessing performance. With regular practice everyone's IQ ratings can be increased. ... Read more

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This book won't allow you to deterine you IQ
This book contains 10, 90-minute IQ tests, each containing 40 questions, but you won't be able to determine your IQ. The author states in the introduction, "The tests that follow have been newly compiled for this book and are not, therefore, standardised, so an actual IQ assessment cannot be given." Then what is the purpose of the book? Based on the number of questions answered correctly, you can determine if you are Exceptional (36-40 correct), Excellent (31-35 correct), Very good (25-30 correct), Good (19-24 correct) or Average (14-18 correct). If you are looking to determine your IQ, you will have to find a different book.

Offering both education and entertainment value
Want to exercise your mind? Improve your IQ? Or just learn how it can operate? IQ tests are organized into 10 timed tests, of 40 questions each, and come with a guide for assessing performance. Understand how their recurring themes work and get a leg up on the workplace IQ test with the helpful primer The Times Book Of IQ Tests Book 4, offering both education and entertainment value.

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A complete guide to the hidden powers of the mind. Build on your existing skills and discover skills you didn't know you had. Also a great primer for job applications. ... Read more

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What's Your IQ?
There are so many different kinds of intelligence, no single test in the world can cover them all. Do you have a way with words? Is your memory outstanding? Are you a natural leader, a logic ace, a lateral thinker? This book has all the answers.

What's Your IQ? is a complete guide to the hidden powers of the mind. More than a dozen self-scoring tests take you through the ins and outs of human potential. Build on your existing skills and discover skills you didn't know you had.

What's Your IQ? is also a great primer for job applications. Companies are increasingly turning to psychometric-style tests to choose between candidates. Use this book to hone your skills and prepare to showcase yourself at that all-important interview.

Complete with informative discussions of how each category of intelligence is calculated, and the effects different aptitudes have on your life, What's Your IQ? is the only book on intelligence testing you need.
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What would you like to know about yourself? Are you charismatic? Emotionally mature? A giver or a taker? Do you pick the wrong guys or gals? Brain Games: Personality Quizzes is a fascinating, fun, and easy-to-score collection of personality quizzes designed to entertain and enlighten. Part of the hugely popular Brain Games book series, it is packed with hundreds of thought-provoking and humorous questions that encourage you to have some laughs, and at the same time find serious answers to your questions about emotions, wellness, love, and careers.

Dig into the book on your own, or get the gang together and learn about each other. You will find you are connected in ways you never noticed, though each one of you brings something special to your group. Topics covered in Brain Games: Personality Quizzes include:
Personality traits and intelligence
Your relationships with others
Your love life
Work and employment
Your social life
Your health
Other miscellaneous and fun topics that will surprise you with insights

Each chapter of Brain Games: Personality Quizzes begins with a light-hearted discussion about one of the topics listed above. Each quiz has a brief introduction that considers its theme and includes amusing pictures and pithy quotations from philosophers, comedians, and others of note. Each quiz also is accompanied by clear directions for easy scoring and fun write-ups of what the different results might mean.

The book is spiral-bound and easy to handle, regardless of whether you re at home, traveling, on a cruise ship, or waiting in line. Have fun with this book and gain a deeper understanding of the most fascinating topic of all: You. ... Read more

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Despite the enormous capacity of the human brain, we only utilise on average two per cent of our potential brainpower. There is therefore enormous potential for us to expand our brainpower considerably and regular testing is a key method of doing just that.

Included in this book are 40 brand new psychometric tests and two intelligence tests. The psychometric tests cover such subjects as risk-taking, leadership, positivity, aggression, tact, ambition, tolerance and imagination. The intelligence tests use word and number puzzles, maths and diagrams to test your spatial, verbal, numerical and logical ability to the limit. There are nearly 1,000 individual questions in all. Scores and answers to all the tests are included.

Use this and other books in the IQ Workout Series as a fun and informative way of testing, assessing, and expanding your brainpower! These books are suitable for anyone from 18 to 80 who wants to put themself to the test. Ken Russell and Philip Carter have written nearly 100 books on all aspects of testing, puzzles and crosswords. ... Read more

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More Psychometric Testing is the follow-up book to the best-selling Psychometric Testing, with a set of totally new tests. What better way to measure your mental powers and personality traits than to take a series of self-tests, designed to give you fast and accurate results? These tests will show you what your strengths and weaknesses really are!

This book includes a series of 40 personality tests, each with a minimum of 20 to 25 questions. The psychometric tests cover such subjects as coping with pressure, creativity, assertiveness and obsessions. The intelligence tests use word and number puzzles, maths and diagrams to test your spatial, verbal and numerical and logical ability to the limit. There are 1,000 new questions in all. Scores and answers to all the tests are included, giving you instant feedback on your performance.

Use this and other books in The IQ Workout Series as a fun and informative way of testing, assessing, and expanding your brainpower! These books are suitable for anyone from 18 to 80 who wants to put themselves to the test, and are also perfect for interview preparation. Ken Russell and Philip Carter have written over 100 books on all aspects of testing, puzzles and crosswords. ... Read more