I have an interview and they said I would be taking a Caliper personality test.  That has made me nervous, can anyone tell me what is on the test and what the results show?
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I've not taken the test, but this site explains it:
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I have my own business and interview many people each year. Looks, dress, manners and prior job experience are all important. However, the interview will be highly subjective. Go look and see what type of people the company hires first. Mimic how they dress and their positive personality traits. Then go back and talk with them about it. They might put in a good word for you with the decision maker.
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The MBTI is basically a tool to help you understand your own personality and understand how others differ from you.  Many people (Ns more often than Ss) find it an incredibly beneficial tool to help them understand where others are coming from.  On various sites, you'll find plenty of information for your other questions (www.keirsey.com, www.humanmetrics.com, etc.)  Just type any 4 letter MB TI combination into a search engine and you'll get more information than you can handle!--but be discerning.
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why r u worried so much regarding your marks . \nyou must know that marks are not the criteria for intelligence . it does not matter how much u get .\ni know that parents want their ward to get good marks , but that is not what is important , \nrather becoming a good human being in life and respecting and helping others in far more important \nso do not take tension and do not get tensed if you do not get it , do not loose confidence and be brave and decide your goal and work for it do not care what others say , it is your work and it is you who have to do it .\nso be happy and best of luck for your results
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Sorry that this answer may be a little late for you, but it may be of future  help.\n\nBehavioral based interviewing is interviewing based on discovering how the interviewee acted in specific employment-related situations. The logic is that how you behaved in the past will predict how you will behave in the future i.e. past performance predicts future performance.\n\nIn a traditional interview, you will be asked a series of questions which typically have straight forward answers like "What are your strenghts and weaknesses?" or "What major challenges and problems did you face? How did you handle them?" or "Describe a typical work week."\n\nIn a behavioral interview, an employer has decided what skills are needed in the person they hire and will ask questions to find out if the candidate has those skills. \n\nInstead of asking how you would behave, they will ask how you did behave. The interviewer will want to know how you handled a situation, instead of what you might do in the future.\n\nThese sites should give you more insight.  I hope your interview went well.
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Write what your hobbys really are.Dont make things up.Applications are not a good place to lie.Chances are slim but it is possible you could be asked about a hobby during an interview,and you dont want to be caught in a fib.
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I used them in a company once. The tests are designed specifically to look for the qualities that the employer is looking for. They are very accurate if designed this way. Some are 'all-purpose' and are not as good (hence cheaper)\n\nThey are very long and tedious. This is because people always start out trying to answer in the way that they believe is 'correct'. After about 25 questions people get sick of trying to relate questions and just answer honestly. So they basically throw those out and get a reliable report.\n\nEdit: What are the items?
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When you're taking a class of some sort you are learning specific things and at the end of the class you are given a test to determine whether or not you learned those things.\n\nTests like these are different.  They aren't in place to figure out what you can learn in a week of cramming.  They are there to figure out what you already know and what you are like.  If you somehow found ways to study for this test, you would end up invalidating the results.\n\nIt is tempting to see tests like this as standing in between you and a job you want.  But you have to remember that they are there to help the employer determine whether you are really going to be able to DO that job.  If you game the system so that it looks like you have certain abilities that you don't actually have, you will probably fail to thrive in the job or, worse, fail altogether.  And if you DO have those abilities, the test is going to distinguish you from those posers who don't!\n\nTests like this often assess for competencies such as learning style, managability, decisiveness, creative thinking, problem solving, business acumen, etc.  Some even have controls for "internal consistency" which alert the company to someone who is trying to come across as something they aren't.  I have even seen tests that give a flat out "honesty" score based on how people answer a whole range of questions.  You don't want to game the test so you get great scores in everything except honesty!\n\nGood luck with it though!
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Go with your gut.  Those tests are complete crap.  I took one during high school that said I should be a forest ranger ..... I HATE the great outdoors!  I direct a non-profit now.  That test should mean nothing to you.  There are many malpractice lawyers in large areas (med and law combined!)  Most folks I know don't end up doing what they went to school for.  You may go to law or med school and decide you hate it.  Go back and learn something else!  :)  Good luck with your decision, you'll be great at whatever you do!
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One thing that might interest you, lots of people race through the tests thinking they are based on how fast you complete them. Most aptitude tests are designed to find out your problem solving abilities.  I once sat in a room of 300 people to take one. I was the last one in the room and never finished the test. I figured I blew it. 2 weeks later I was hired and out of curiosity I asked them why. They said, "you were the only one in the room who was more concerned with finding the proper answers rather than how many questions you could complete". I guess what I am saying is slow down and comprehend the questions. Employers want people who can do the job right the first time.
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You did not mention your age, but I am assuming that you are in high school or college. I will give you a couple links to free tests, but please do not limit yourself to the careers listed in the results. You know yourself and what you want out of life more than a personality test ever will. \n\nA couple tests:\nhttp://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp\nhttp://www.advisorteam.com/temperament_sorter/register.asp?partid=1\n\nWhen you find some careers that you are interested, learn more about them at this website: http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.asp?ct=OOH\nIt offers the more realistic advice I have ever seen about careers.\n\nThe next step to take is volunteer for something similar to what you want to do, job shadow, and if you are in college, get an internship. This way you will know if you love it or hate it. Plus, the more experiences you can put on your resume, the better.
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Good for you that you're applying for an interview. A self-assessment letter would still be directed to a Human Resources Director or to whomever is asking for the letter, and would mention your strengths and weaknesses, Try not to start many sentences with "I"; for your strengths, try to write your letter showing how your strengths would help in this job; for your weaknesses, I would keep it at, "...I am eager to learn new skills, am a quick study (if you are), and willing to dedicate myself to doing the best possible job."  Best of luck!
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i just read/answered your other question and it sounds like they did call you back and you have an interview soon. soo yayyy, thats great!!! good luck!!!...and see everything happens for a reason lol
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Look on the DOP website for sources used in making up the exam.  They will cite the law, e.g. 2C, and a few books.  These books will most likely have nothing to do with your job but there will be questions on the test based on the books so buy them and study.  Take Bernstein's course if you need help in study skills but don't count on him to have the answers like he used to.  Whatever you do, DON'T TAKE GROTH'S COURSE!!!  He is an arrogant slob that knows nothing about test prep.  He gets the answers from past tests and hopes that the same questions will be repeated next time.  I should know how I did on a promotional test without anyone's help.  I'll update my answer to let you know if I faired better than those that took courses.  In the end, your effort will determine your results, not some self-centered quack.
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Yes, we do, for the most part.  Remember that every interviewer is different in what they are looking for, and part of this depends on what type of job you're applying for.  For example, if I was interviewing somebody for a position where they're speaking in front of people all the time, I would want to see that they can manage their nerves so it might count against them.\n\nFor most positions, however, I will totally take into account that a person seems nervous.  I am simply looking for the "best" person for the position, and would hate to pass over a good person just because of nerves.  \n\nI know you didn't ask this, but let me give you the best advice I can for being nervous in an interview:  \n\n#1. Those of us who interview people are just people, too.  Remember that going in - recite it to yourself during the interview.  \n\n#2.  Whatever you do, concentrate on being you.  Faking your way through an interview can be caught by a good interviewer and actually decreases your chance of being offered the position. \n\n#3.  Think through answers to common questions.  Statistically, count on an interviewer asking you for your strengths and weaknesses, for past experience in the area.  Prepare for them to ask you why you are best for the job.  They may ask questions about how you handle conflict.  Don't memorize answers, but think them through so they don't catch you by surprise.\n\n#4.  Tell the interviewer that you're nervous.  Explain why.  You could say something like, "I'm very excited about this job possibility, and I just want you to know that I'm a bit nervous about sitting here".  Again, as an interviewer, I have so much respect for people who do that - it would score you positive points.\n\n#5.  Finally, if you're really, really nervous about this, find a few friends who will act as interviewers to allow you to practice.  It might feel silly, but it might take the edge off of your nerves! \n\nHey, good luck in this!
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alright i took the tickle test and it wasnt that bad but i have a site for you to visit for the career test it is http://webapps01.act.org/eDISCOVER/\n\ncheck that out it has the best tests for career interests and what not to help you out!!!\n\nnow this is extremely important if you cant get on to this then im me or email me and i will give you a login name or find a way to get you on also to just look up career you can try the occupational outlook handbook and onet they are good resources.....if you still cant get on to discover than talk to people at school because they may have it...\n\nalso try www.collegeboard.com they have a career test and it is very helpful ok hope that helped!!!!
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Well, since he said he was testing me in a workplace situation I would assume I am interviewing for the position of a suicide negotiator. I would look out the window to find where he is standing and talk him back in. If it is a different job...If the job is that stressful I don't think I want it! I would go home and check the classifieds for something else.