...Reasoning Aptitude The career plan building activities involved responding to a series of questions related to identifying competencies, the ideal work environment, and reasoning aptitude. The most recent activity dealt with the reasoning. Based on the understanding of the results, I fell in the medium profile range indicating I am best suited for careers that use both cognitive abilities and practical skills. Further, the results suggested I prefer practical work, analytical work, or careers that combine practical skills and thinking. After completing the reasoning exercise, “My Career Plan” section included another tab labeled “Opportunities,” which I am not sure if it is directly related to the reasoning results or a byproduct of the results that was added to the competencies segment. The “Opportunities” section revealed additional scored competencies and suggested ways to improve, such as adapting to change, persuading, and networking to include relevant activities to conduct. The results revealed that my individual thinking styles centers on logical and practical thinking, which I find myself using most of the time instead of other styles like creative and relational. Thus far in fusing the entire career building exercises together, I have become more aware of my core competencies, often used thinking styles, and identified my preferred work culture preferences. Through the career planning exercises and the results it has helped me to understand how work is done in teams...
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...Career Plan Building Activity: Reasoning Aptitude Scott S. Smith BCOM/275 Version 2 26 May 2014 Ms. Linda Burr Career Plan Building Activity: Reasoning Aptitude Cooperating was my strongest selection from my Reasoning Aptitude. In working for one of the largest businesses in the world, respect for other co-workers views is critical in day to day operations. My individual thinking style has morphed many times in my career and still changes at times depending on the event or situation. I believe that the “Cooperating Aptitude” allows a quick and informed decision on most processes. I do not have many arguments within my daily operations due to the fact that I listen to others or at least care enough about co-workers to know how they think or perform. Sticking to ethics and values is fairly easy for an old Soldier. Our Army values are leadership, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage and most of us mature folks try to live by these on and off duty. By promoting and defending equal opportunity and holding all of my Soldiers responsible for their actions and setting the example for others to follow are key to being an effective leader. Persuasive communication is a very useful tool for me. Most of my persuasive communication comes when there is a mission or task that comes up that is tough or redundant and no one wants to perform. I do not always have time to plead or ask several times to complete the mission or task, but through...
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...Career Plan Building Activity: Reasoning Aptitude Sheena Smith BCOM/275 November 11th, 2013 Elia Parrish The results of my Career Plan Building Activity Reasoning Aptitude are that I flourish well in a career that can showcase my practical and cognitive skill. Analytical work allows me to combine my thinking and practical skills which creates a mesh of innovative ideas. I also like to have a strategy this keeps the goal in the forefront so I can see it all the way through. My thinking style has a persuasive method when approaching an argument I try to convince and negotiate my side of the issue. That means initiating effective ideas and making a strong impact on individuals. Organizing my thoughts and preparing in advance plays an important role with my thought process I enjoy organization and take into account any changing circumstances. One also needs to keep in mind that there is a difference between reasoning and beliefs. To have an effective persuasive argument he or she has to assume that the “right” or a good belief ends at themselves, meaning that just because one has the right to believe does not necessarily mean that one way of thinking is correct. By having sharp reasoning skills, I can have a positive effect on individuals and come to quick clear decisions. Persuasive communication will help me in my career a great deal, working in finance and insurance my goal is to present the client with the best financial and insurance products that will benefit them...
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...Part I – Reasoning Aptitude In this paper I will be discussing my results based upon my ethical lens inventory assessment. The results indicate ranging from strongest to weakest in strengths as follows: * Adhering to Values * Delivering Results * Following Instructions * Writing * Cooperating * Organizing The profile indicates that I should work well in careers where success comes from applying practical skills and thinking is used mostly to solve practical problems. I guess this also ties in to me being accessed as an analytical thinker. Learning about my reasoning skills will help improve how I write and research for paper and give future presentations. With beginning any project you must understand and adhere to the instructions that are supplied for the completion of the project and I’ve learned through the assessment that I have a strong strength of following instructions. Instruction will also enhance to value of the project. Adhering to values is another strength that I have and it’s vital to me within anything that I do because I like to complete things to the best of my ability. When writing a paper for a presentation I think that my strengths of adhering to values and following instructions will make the presentation more successful. Also organizing the materials that were researched to create written material for a presentation is something that should provide excellent results. In a work environment these skills will allow me to be...
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...Career Plan: Reasoning Aptitude and Timeline GEN/105 25 July 2013 Christopher Robinson Career Plan: Reasoning Aptitude and Timeline The goals that I have set to reach my career goals were first to find a college that fit my schedule. My second goal was that I needed to achieve a high grade point average while I was in school. My third goal was to obtain my Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a concentration in Supply Chain Management. My fourth goal was to find a job within my degree plan. My fifth goal was to become a manager of a major logistics company. Finding a College that fits my Schedule The specifics of my first goal were to locate a school that fit my schedule. I work a job that requires me to be away from home for days to weeks at a time. I needed a school that was flexible and accessible even when I was away. I looked into several colleges but only one appealed to me, and it was the University of Phoenix. This goal was not difficult because I knew what I wanted in a college and it aligned with my values. Some short term goals that helped me achieve this goal was first to narrow down my choices to 5 online colleges. I went online and just searched online colleges that had degrees in the field that I was looking to work. Another short term goal was to see which college was accessible away from home via phone or Ipad because I traveled a lot and the use of internet to my laptop would be little to none. I accomplished this task...
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...Page/Careers/Federal Manipal School of Banking/Apply Now! 2. How do I remit the application fee? The applicants can pay the fees using any of the following facilities Payment Gateway using Debit/Credit Card( will be activated in website by 09.10.12) Internet Banking. NEFT (remittance through any Commercial Bank of your choice) Fee Payment Challan provided for remittance at Federal Bank Branches. 3. What is the selection procedure? Candidates shall be selected by Federal Bank through a selection process consisting of an open online exam followed by Personal interview and /or Group Discussion. Online Aptitude test: The online aptitude test will be for duration of 2 hours and shall comprise of the following tests, with a sufficiently high degree of difficulty: Logical aptitude / reasoning Quantitative / numerical aptitude English language General Awareness and Marketing Aptitude Computer Awareness 4. How will a candidate be intimated of the online test and interview? The Candidates should note that the entire selection procedure will be Online and that all the instructions/ intimations will be provided on the Bank’s website. The candidates are requested to check the website for the same from time to time for important dates and notifications. 5. What kind of documents am I supposed carry with me for the online examination? The candidates are requested to bring the following documents at the time of attending the online examination. Call Letter for the online examination...
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...Aptitude From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search For the Debian software, see Aptitude (software). An aptitude is a component of a competency to do a certain kind of work at a certain level, which can also be considered "talent". Aptitudes may be physical or mental. Aptitude is not knowledge, understanding, learned or acquired abilities (skills) or attitude. The innate nature of aptitude is in contrast to achievement, which represents knowledge or ability that is gained.[1] Contents [hide] 1 Intelligence 2 Combined aptitude and knowledge tests 3 See also 4 References Intelligence[edit] Aptitude and intelligence quotient are related, and in some ways opposite views of human mental ability. Whereas intelligence quotient sees intelligence as being a single measurable characteristic affecting all mental ability, aptitude refers to one of many different characteristics which can be independent of each other, such as aptitude for military flight, air traffic control, or computer programming.[2] This is more similar to the theory of multiple intelligences. Concerning a single measurable characteristic affecting all mental ability, analysis of any group of intelligence test scores will nearly always show them to be highly correlated. The U.S. Department of Labor's General Learning Ability, for instance, is determined by combining Verbal, Numerical and Spatial aptitude subtests. In a given person some are low...
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...applications for the following positions from aspiring, young, talented and dynamic personnel who are looking for a challenging career. 1. Positions Sl No 1 2 3 4 Post Clerk (For specified states) Probationary Officer (For specified states) Law officer in Scale I or Scale II Assistant Manager in Scale I Eligible candidates are advised to apply online between 12.09.2013 and 26.09.2013 through the Bank‟s website www.federalbank.co.in after carefully going through the instructions contained in this notification. No other means / mode of application will be accepted. 2. Important Dates Opening Date of Online Registration Gateway Closing Date of Online Registration Gateway Edit/ Print online application Aptitude tests for Clerks Aptitude test for Probationary Officer & Law Officer 12.09.2013 26.09.2013 12.09.2013 to 27.09.2013 06.10.2013 20.10.2013 3. Scale of pay and other emoluments Candidates selected will be offered the following pay scale. Sl No 1 2 3 Post Pay Scale `7200 – 400/3 – 8400 – 500/3 – 9900 – 600/4 – 12300 – 700/7 – 17200 – 1300/1 – 18500 – 800/1 -19300 Probationary Officer/ Assistant Manager `14500 – 600/7 – 18700 – 700/2 – 20100 – in Scale I/ Law officer in Scale I 800/7 – 25700 Clerk Law officer in Scale II `19400 – 700/1 – 20100 – 800/10 - 28100 Basic Pay of those candidates selected as Assistant Manager in Scale I and Law Officer in Scale I/ II will be fixed in the appropriate stage in the selected...
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...Employee Selection Process Selection can be defined as process of choosing the right person for the right job.Employee Selection is the process of putting right men on right job. It is a procedure of matching organizational requirements with the skills and qualifications of people. Effective selection can be done only when there is effective matching. By selecting best candidate for the required job, the organization will get quality performance of employees. Employee Process of selection:- The process of selection is different in different companies; however a general procedure of selection can be framed. This process of selection can be explained with the help of following diagram. selection Job analysis:- The very first step in the selection procedure is the job analysis. The HR department prepares the job description and specification for the jobs which are vacant. This gives details for the jobs which are vacant. This gives details about the name of the job, qualification, qualities required and work conditions etc. Advertisement:- Based on the information collected in step 1, the HR department prepares an advertisement and publishes it in a leading news papers. The advertisement conveys details about the last date for application, the address to which the application must be sent etc. Application blank/form :- Application blank is the application form to be filled by the candidate when he applies for a job in the company. The application blank collects information...
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...How to pass Aptitude Tests Submitted by www.jobswag.com In recent times statistics show that at least one in every three fresh graduates working in a major corporation had to undergo series of aptitude tests. With the increasing rate of unemployment, employers are constantly overwhelmed by the number of applications received for every job opening. Hence, job aptitude tests fill the role of downsizing the population of applicants by providing a fair playing ground of elimination. Prior to the era of the aptitude tests, an excellent degree from a reputable academic institution remained a visa to secure a good employment. However Job aptitude test have broadened the job race allowing more participants to compete for job openings. Employers believe that aptitude test can ascertain a person's logical reasoning and problem solving skills abilities . Success at a job aptitude tests has more to do with good test taking skills than natural intelligence.As a test taker I have come across highly qualified people with excellent resume’s that never make it past the job aptitude test. Those who have the edge are the candidates that have good test taking skills Job Aptitude Tests usually consist of multiple choice questions and are administered under exam conditions. Such tests may be hand written or computer based and are strictly timed. The following tips are useful for achieving better test scores:. Familiarize yourself with the types of questions that you will...
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...prepared on the basis of the aggregate marks obtained by the Applicants in the Aptitude Test (Paper I) only subject to their qualifying in Computer/Typing test (Paper 2). India Post Exam Pattern: The Applicants shall be subjected to an Aptitude Test with a total 100 marks covering the following subjects/topics. Aptitude Test (Paper I) will be comprising following four parts (A/B/C/D). The total duration of the Aptitude Test will be 2 hrs (120 Minutes). There is no negative marking. The Syllabus for India Post Aptitude Test (Paper 1) is given below. Paper I – Aptitude Test Syllabus: Part ‘A’|25 Questions on General Knowledge – Questions on current events, sports, history, geography, basic economics, general polity, Indian constitution, science environment etc. – 25 Marks| Part ‘B’|25 Questions on Mathematics of matriculation standard which may cover number system, simplification, decimals, corrections, simple and compound interest, percentage, average, profit & loss, discount, menstruation, time & work and time & distance etc. – 25 Marks| Part ‘C’|25 Questions on English covering grammar (prepositions, adverbs, conjunction, direct/indirect speech, singular & plural, tenses, antonyms/synonyms etc. – 25 Marks| Part ‘D’|25 Questions on Reasoning and analytical Ability – 25 Marks| India Post Qualifying Marks: The minimum qualifying marks/ Cut off Marks to be obtained in each part of India Post Aptitude Test is For OC Candidates – 40% Marks (i.e., 10 marks in each part) For SC/ST...
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...Reasoning Aptitude Paper: Haywood Lewis University of Phoenix Consulting/MGT 527 Catherine Garcia July 21, 2013 The Aptitude Test is a good tool to help a person determine strengths and weaknesses. They are very useful for individuals considering joining the military or agencies trying to match candidates in the civilian workforce. Aptitude Tests are classified as speed test and determine how many questions that a person can answer correctly in an allotted time. Speed test are normally used for clerical and administrative jobs. Professional and managerial type jobs use the power test. The Aptitude Test confirmed that I work well in careers where success comes from applying practical skills and where thinking is used mostly to solve practical problems. That was a very good assessment. I really enjoy jobs that allow me to think and use my natural skills and leadership ability. It also showed that I place values high on my priority list. I believe that having good values is the key to success. Having good values and ethics in the workplace, helps the organization keep order and allows the company to function smoothly and remains profitable. Individual values should align with company values in the workplace. Integrity is the value that I think is most important in the workplace. It is important to display honesty in the workplace at all time. Employers want to know that they can trust you and that you are going to do the right thing at all times. ...
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...E: Steps involved in selection process (1) Application Blank—The application blank is invariably used as one of the selection tools. The applications are the starting point of the selection process. Where application forms i.e., application blanks are used the data can become a part of the employee's record is hired. Further it provides factual information needed for evaluating the candidate's suitability. Application blank contains written record of the following informations: (a) Identifying Information—Such a family background, date and place of birth, age, sex. height, citizenship, marital status etc. (b) Information regarding Education—It includes information, his academic career, subjects taken at various school certificate and degree levels, grade, division or place awarded in school and college, technical qualification etc. © Information regarding Experience—Giving full details of past jobs such as nature of work, job responsibilities, periods involved, designations, salaries with allowances, reasons for leaving the present assignment etc. (d) Expected salaries and allowances and other fringe benefits. (e) Information regarding Community Activities consisting of details regarding extra-curricular activities, hobbies, positions. 2. Preliminary Interview—Preliminary or initial interview is often held in case of "at the gate" candidates. This interview is usually of a short duration and is aimed at obtaining certain basic information with a view to identifying...
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...PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTING ACHIEVEMENT TESTS BY DR UCHENNA UDEANI DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS AKOKA, YABA, LAGOS. PAPER PRESENTED AT THE TRAINING PROGRAMME ON IMPROVING THE ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION SKILLS OF SCHOOL TEACHERS 11TH -15TH APRIL 2011 1.0 INTRODUCTION The amount of effort involved in constructing an educational test varies with the type of test and the purpose for which it is intended. Most classroom teachers probably spend relatively little or no time in preparing essay or short answer tests for measuring students’ progress in a unit of instruction. The procedures employed in constructing a test also vary with the type of test and the aims of the users. Whatever the kind of test or the goals of the users may be, some content planning is necessary before the items comprising the test are written. 2.0 PURPOSES AND USES OF TESTS The primary purpose of test is to assess behaviour, mental abilities and other personal characteristics in order to assist in making judgements, predictions and decisions about students. More specifically tests are used to * Retain or dismiss, promote and rotate student in education and training programmes. * Evaluate cognitive changes due to educational and other interventions. * Classify and place people in educational and employing contexts. * Counsel and guide individuals for educational, vocational and personal counselling. * Diagnosis of...
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...ABHILASH GOYAL, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COCA COLA Supply Chain Operations Excellence Trainee OTHER COMPANIES INTERVIEWED WITH: ITC and Schlumberger Program- BTECH HIGHLIGHTS OF MY CAMPUS STAY CPI: 8.8 Volunteer in Ritambhara, participated in 2-3 robotics events etc. PRE-PLACEMENT PREPARATION - When it came to resume building, I mentioned my internship (which was in Samsung), projects I did and the co-curricular activities - I was confident about my aptitude and was focussing mainly core and analytics. - I didn’t prepare for GD but finally had to give GD in Coca Cola, ITC and Schlumberger. So you can never be too sure of what comes your way during the placements. PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE - I started my placement journey by getting shortlisted in Capital One on Day 1. They shortlisted 125 candidates on the basis of resume. Then they took a case study interview and reduced the number to 30. Then again took an aptitude test but finally didn’t give offer to anyone. - Then came Coca Cola on Day 2. They organised GD in the groups of ten each and then there was a single interview of about half an hour which mainly consisted of HR based questions. The topic of the GD was “Are Engineering students wasting time in studies ?”. The interview mainly focussed on the commitment to work with them and asked whether I did any activity depicting leadership skills. - Coca Cola shortlisted candidates with medium profile like moderate CPI with few extracurrecs. I had a target of gettng...
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