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1. Introduction
2. What are they and how are they used?
3. Why are they used and how do I prepare?
4. Ability Tests
5. Personality Questionnaires
6. How should I answer the questions?

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Psychometric Testing - What can I expect?

5. Personality Questionnaires

Your success in any given job depends upon your personality and characteristics. Even though you may be good at something, you may dislike doing it. Scoring well in an ability test doesn't always mean you are suited to doing a job. Personality questionnaires focus on aspects of your personality such as:

  • How you relate to other people
  • Your work style
  • Your ability to deal with emotions (your own and other people's)
  • Your motivation, determination and general outlook
  • Your ability to handle stressful situations

Unlike ability tests, there are no right and wrong answers, although occasionally there is a time limit. Selectors will not be looking for a particular type of 'profile' but certain characteristics that are suited to the job.