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Application form for applicant pg9 http://www.shrm.org/education/hreducation/documents/09-0152%20gusdorf_instructor_notes.pdf Appendices 1
An inductive reasoning test measures abilities that are important in solving problems. They may also be referred to as abstract reasoning tests or diagrammatic style tests. These tests measure the ability to work flexibly with unfamiliar information and find solutions. People who perform well on these tests tend to have a greater capacity to think conceptually as well as analytically.
Example 1

Question 1

A
B
C
D
E

Question 2

A
B
C
D
E

Question 3

A
B
C
D
E

Source: SHL Talent Measurement

Appendices 2
Numerical reasoning tests assess ability to perform reasoning tasks with numbers and understand numerical relationships. Revision of basic arithmetic calculations prior to testing may assist test performance. Calculators are rarely allowed during testing.
Example 2
Newspaper Readership
Daily Newspapers
Readership (millions)
Percentage of adults reading each paper in Year 3

Year 1
Year 2
Males
Females

The Daily Chronicle
3.6
2.9
7
6

Daily News
13.8
9.3
24
18

The Tribune
1.1
1.4
4
3

The Herald
8.5
12.7
30
23

Daily Echo
4.8
4.9
10
12

Question 1: Which newspaper was read by a higher percentage of females than males in Year 3?

The Tribune The Herald Daily News Daily Echo The Daily Chronicle

Question 2: What was the combined readership of the Daily Chronicle, the Daily Echo, and The Tribune in Year 1?

10.6 8.4 9.5 12.2 7.8
Amount Spent on Computer Imports

Question 3: In Year 3, how much more than Italy did Germany spend on computer imports?

650 million 700 million 750 million 800 million 850 million

Source: SHL Talent Measurement
Appendices 3
Verbal reasoning tests assess ability to understand and reason with written information and to perform reasoning tasks involving the use of language. The following examples are a sample of the range of questions that can be used to tap verbal reasoning. In the example below, determine whether each statement is true or false, or whether you cannot say, given the information in the passage:
A – True (the statement follows logically from the information or opinions contained in the passage)
B – False (the statement is logically false from the information or opinions contained in the passage)
C – Cannot say (cannot determine whether the statement is true or false without further information)
Give your answer to each question by clicking on either A, B, or C. You will be told whether or not your answer is correct.
Example 3
“Many organisations find it beneficial to employ students over the summer. Permanent staff often wishes to take their own holidays over this period. Furthermore, it is not uncommon for companies to experience peak workloads in the summer and so require extra staff. Summer employment also attracts students who may return as well-qualified recruits to an organisation when they have completed their education. Ensuring that the students learn as much as possible about the organisation encourages interest in working on a permanent basis. Organisations pay students on a fixed rate without the usual entitlement to paid holidays or bonus schemes.”
Statement 1: It is possible that permanent staff who are on holiday can have their work carried out by students.

Statement 2: Students in summer employment are given the same paid holiday benefit as permanent staff.

Statement 3: Students are subject to the organisation’s standard disciplinary and grievance procedures.

Statement 4: Some companies have more work to do in the summer when students are available for vacation work.

Source: SHL Talent Measurement
Appendices 4
Personality questionnaires assess personal behavioural preferences, that is, how you like to work. They are not concerned with your abilities, but how you see yourself in the way you relate to others, your approach to problems, and how you deal with feelings and emotions. With this type of assessment, there are no right or wrong answers.
The questions that follow are examples of the type of question you may come across in personality questionnaires. There are two common formats to personality questionnaires. In one format, you are asked to rate yourself. In the other, you are asked to choose between different statements that look at different aspects of personality.
Rating Statements
You may be asked to rate yourself on a number of phrases or statements. After reading each statement, you would mark your answer as follows:
Select circle 1
If you strongly disagree with the statement
Select circle 2
If you disagree with the statement
Select circle 3
If you are unsure
Select circle 4
If you agree with the statement
Select circle 5
If you strongly agree with the statement

Example 4

1

I enjoy meeting new people.

2
I like helping people.

3
I sometimes make mistakes.

4
I'm easily disappointed.

5
I enjoy repairing things.

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Source: SHL Talent Measurement