If you are familiar with the term job selection process, you are probably familiar with the term psychometric testing. If not, you should be! Psychometric testing is a commonly used way for employers to measure how well you can perform in a job role. Along with interviews and other assessments, psychometric testing is now […]
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SPATIAL ABILITY TESTS – MAPS and PLANS – are specifically designed to assess a person’s ability to visualise and interpret information provided. Generally, these types of questions will use shapes, images, maps or plans in order to determine how well a person is able to follow basic instructions. Understanding maps and reading basic plans are vitally […]
One popular form of job related fitness assessment, is the Bleep Test. Used by some of the most esteemed organisations in the country, including the Police Service and Fire Service, the Bleep Test is the ultimate examination of a candidates fitness and stamina. However, in recent years there have been several complaints over the […]
GCHQ CAREERS: THE APPRENTICE’S GUIDE With the upcoming release of the new James Bond film, interest in spy culture has reached fever pitch. Now more than ever before, organisations such as GCHQ and MI5 have been thrust into the limelight. Whether we are applauding the way that they protect us from overseas threats, or […]
For many people, working at MI5 is nothing more than a dream. Their view of MI5 jobs are tailored by films and television. Whether they are inspired by characters like James Bond, or scared off by shows like Spooks, these people will never even attempt to apply. In reality, MI5 jobs are very different to […]
The UK Civil Service plays a significant role as part of the Government. The Civil Service helps to develop and implement new policies and procedures and enforce them in society. They primarily provide a service directed to all people across the country in order to support and assist issues such as: Paying benefits; Healthcare; […]
Every day, our lives and the lives of those around us are under threat. Terrorism and other serious crimes pose a real danger to the general public. If left unchecked, the perpetrators of these crimes could impose serious damage on our society. The 21st century has already seen several major acts of terrorism. The […]
In order to join the RAF, there are 7 steps that you will need to go through in order to complete your application. You will need to pass each stage of the application process, before you can progress to the next stage. Below, we have broken down the 7 step RAF selection process, for […]
For many people, a second interview is problematic. A second interview is used to distinguish you from the other candidates. It is used to determine the level of your technical abilities, so that your skillset can be compared to other applicants. In this blog, we’ll give you a guide to what second interview questions […]
