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 Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Pwc/shl TESTS-4 Techniques Used By Top Scorers On Aptitude Tests (PREP MATERIAL) by achmed1(op): 6:36pm On Sep 15, 2014 |
Having conducted some extensive research, below we have summarised our findings. The following are the key techniques used by top aptitude test scorers. 1. FOCUS ON DATA CONTEXT Learn about the exact types of aptitude test questions you may get on a real test. Discover new ways to solve them. This does not mean you are cheating because you are not preparing the answers for real test questions BUT you are learning about question types, data format (data tables, pie charts, etc) to be able to anticipate what cords you will have to cut. Put it in another way, if you were a starting brain surgeon, you would need know to exactly how the contents of the brain look like before you even are allowed to the operation room. This is what it is all about. 2. LEARN NEW WAYS TO SAVE TIME Learn about the key shortcut techniques to solve nearly half of the test problems in 15-30 seconds – in order to save time. Imagine you are driving from one city to get to another. How helpful would it be if you knew the shortcuts to get there also avoiding traffic jams and possible road repair situations? You could get there faster, with less stress and with more time to enjoy the scenery. Learning the shortcuts to solve test problems does NOT MEAN you will have to be able to answer each question in 15 seconds. Shortcuts may not exist for some test questions. What you need to learn is how you can get 5 questions out of the way quickly so this adds up to 3-4 minutes of extra time. Then you will be working with less anxiety and more confidence through the rest of aptitude test problems. 4 Likes |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Pwc/shl TESTS-4 Techniques Used By Top Scorers On Aptitude Tests (PREP MATERIAL) by achmed1(op): 6:35pm On Sep 15, 2014 |
Have you ever wondered how some graduates manage to get top scores on aptitude tests? They must be extremely intelligent and talented people, right? Well, not exactly. Studies have shown that some otherwise extremely ‘brainy’ people could get very low scores on aptitude tests due to a lack of speed, focus or confidence. The reason is two-fold. First, different categories of aptitude tests are designed to test different innate abilities (called aptitudes) such as numerical reasoning, abstract thinking and verbal reasoning. Some who do very well on numerical tests may easily fail the verbal test. In fact, extremely talented people tend to be one-sided so while they may get 100% on one type of aptitude test, they will likely get a very low score or even fail another one. Second, the aptitude tests that employers (or recruiters) use assess at least two of your innate abilities – and you must meet their benchmarks on both tests. These abilities almost always contradict each other. For example, numerical reasoning ability is quite different from verbal reasoning ability. This implies that the recruiters are not looking for Einsteins (by the way Einstein was far behind his peers in his verbal ability as a child) but just average people who can perform well on the job. Besides, it is quite unusual for a first-time test taker to get top scores on BOTH. Unless … well, unless you know the tricks AND you are not a freakin’ genius because if you were, it would be harder for you to follow these tricks and you would not need the bloody job anyway. 4 Likes |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Pwc Graduate Hire 2014 Closes November 10 2013... by achmed1(m): 2:32pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
ceechedah: This has bin a wonderful n interesting thread, thanks to dose who made it happen...Pls am a prospective applicant n I wld like to start preparing for d next recruitment in earnest, pls I beg wit dose dat av gotten in, kindly help me by sending d practice material to my email plssss, God bless u as u doPractice tests at shldirect.com are good, however they dont really help ; the verbal does not come with solutions and the numeric reasoning are way more difficult than the real test. I did recommend you employ the use of the following site www.graduatemonkey.com , though the tutorials come at a price, its worth every pound. You also get to practice under similar timed conditions as the real test. If you are new to aptitude testing I advise you start practising with the exact same materials you will face as we are approaching the recruitment season. |
| Career › Re: What Have You Achieved So Far In 2014 by achmed1(m): 7:52am On Sep 04, 2014 |
Thanks tebirim. |
| Career › Re: What Have You Achieved So Far In 2014 by achmed1(m): 11:25pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
Well , for me, I planned to achieve two things this year. 1.land a Good job 2.Start a promising relationship I achieved No.1 with an offer from a big4 audit firm, still looking out for No.2. Alhamdulilah 1 Like |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Shortcut Techniques in Solving Dragnet/SHL/Kenexa/Cubik Numerical test by achmed1(m): 10:08pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
DMainMan: NOW LET'S GET STARTEDYou welcome brother, carry on with your good works. |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Union Bank Graduate Recruitment 2014-Let's Meet Here by achmed1(m): 10:26am On Aug 29, 2014 |
cc150615: before tax, but take home is still over 200 per month after taxSorry to burst your bubble...but as at last year Union Pay 150k for Entry Level , which increases shortly after. I saw a friends offer letter. Things might have changed this year, though. |
| TV/Movies › Re: Avatar; The Legend Of Korra.... by achmed1(m): 3:53pm On Aug 25, 2014 |
Please is the season concluded? |
| TV/Movies › Re: Avatar; The Legend Of Korra.... by achmed1(m): 9:29pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
do u mean just two episodes left in this season? |
| Career › Re: What Can I Do With A Degree In Fodd Science And Technology? by achmed1(m): 4:47pm On Aug 19, 2014 |
Well I actually completed the CIPM Program. But as God would have it I find myself in a situation where I have to sit ican, it comes with the job. |
| Career › Re: What Can I Do With A Degree In Fodd Science And Technology? by achmed1(m): 2:11pm On Aug 19, 2014 |
bookhy: I just got admitted into a uni also wit dat same course nd datz d same question on my mind,,,all i knw is dat itz an interesting course wich u wil enjoy after doing some research.j Whatever Program u get at the university, the main thing is Finish well. Aim for a 2:1 or First class, opportunities will come. Food Science is in particular demand in food industries like indomie , Nestle , Cadbury E.T.C If You finish with good grades you can even switch to other lines of work. I studied B.Ed Educational Management at university today I am an Audit Associate with PwC , on my way to becoming a qualified accountant. In a nutshell whatever program you get admitted to, Finish strong. |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Pwc Graduate Hire 2014 Closes November 10 2013... by achmed1(m): 1:49pm On Aug 01, 2014 |
Abi ooo Kpato ...I tire ooo. 1 Like |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: PWC Or KPMG Which One Should I Choose? by achmed1(m): 3:24pm On Jul 25, 2014 |
Hello calculus, really found your insights very useful, and I know this thread as been dormant for a while but if you are still there, just wanted to find out what the six week training entails. And how we going to be examined weekly or after the six weeks. Thanks in advance.Please I am curious to know how you got that handle : nobody which doesn't have a profile yet can make comments. |
| Family › Re: Your Parents Vs. Your Dreams: Leaving The Shadow Of Your Parents by achmed1(m): 9:07am On Jul 15, 2014 |
chizzy94: Don't ever let somebody tell you you can't don something, not your poppa, momma, brothers, sisters, friends and even yourself.Will Smith in the Pursuit of Happiness. |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Pwc Graduate Hire 2014 Closes November 10 2013... by achmed1(m): 12:20pm On Jul 14, 2014 |
Alhamdulilah..I knew something better would show. |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Pwc Graduate Hire 2014 Closes November 10 2013... by achmed1(m): 3:47pm On Jul 10, 2014 |
KaceeDcontrol: Guys how long would the training last? Will pwc provide accomodation during the training?I guess the training will last for 6-8 weeks and no accommodation. 1 Like |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Pwc Graduate Hire 2014 Closes November 10 2013... by achmed1(m): 1:16pm On Jul 10, 2014 |
mactao: I might advise you to budget a little higher.Yes, say 12k at least. |
| Career › Re: Craziest Thing You Have Ever Said/done At An Interview And Still Got The Job by achmed1(op): 12:06pm On Jul 10, 2014 |
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| Career › Re: Craziest Thing You Have Ever Said/done At An Interview And Still Got The Job by achmed1(op): 12:05pm On Jul 10, 2014*. Modified: 7:18pm On Sep 01, 2014 |
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| Career › Re: Craziest Thing You Have Ever Said/done At An Interview And Still Got The Job by achmed1(op): 11:37am On Jul 10, 2014*. Modified: 7:18pm On Sep 01, 2014 |
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| Career › Craziest Thing You Have Ever Said/done At An Interview And Still Got The Job by achmed1(op): 10:57am On Jul 10, 2014 |
No matter what all the advice and books say, and no matter how well prepared you are , sometimes in the moment you blurt something out and you immediately know that you were not supposed to say that. But even so, you still got the offer. |
| Romance › Re: Which Would You Ladies Prefer: A Rich Cheat Or A Broke Faithful Man? by achmed1(m): 10:21pm On Jul 07, 2014 |
chaiiiii see question. |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: State Your Job Interview Experiences Here by achmed1(m): 4:07pm On Jul 06, 2014*. Modified: 7:42pm On Jan 09, 2022 |
Research: Research and learn everything you can about the company you are interviewing for. Know their culture ,recruitment process, and interview questions. Prepare:From your knowledge of the company ,its culture and and their likely questions, sit down and prepare your well " TAILORED" responses to their questions. Rehearse: Finally and most importantly practise practise and practise your prepared responses. Very important. Also I would advise the use of INTERVIEWING COACHING SERVICE, like the one JarusHub career services provides. I personally employed this service provided by nairaland's @Jarus to prepare for my recent PwC interview which I passed. In a few meetings they prepared me psychologically and helped improve my confidence. This service afforded me the ooportunity torehearse my prepared responses to PwC likely questions and get immediate feedback and also tips to ace my interview. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: State Your Job Interview Experiences Here by achmed1(m): 3:29pm On Jul 06, 2014 |
For Everyone reading this thread and preparing for an interview my advice is embodied in three words;research,prepare and Rehearse. 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Pwc Graduate Hire 2014 Closes November 10 2013... by achmed1(m): 1:26pm On Jul 04, 2014 |
The only part of our remuneration that is clear to me is our leave allowance which is about 242k. I can't really determine the rest as we don't know how much would be deducted as tax |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Pwc Graduate Hire 2014 Closes November 10 2013... by achmed1(m): 10:20am On Jul 02, 2014 |
I think it makes sense to wait till after posting before deciding on accommodation. With time we will learn enough to make informed decisions. |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Pwc Graduate Hire 2014 Closes November 10 2013... by achmed1(m): 7:25pm On Jun 27, 2014 |
ifycyril: so we see july 4th! Congratulations people!I had a feeling you would make it. Congrats. I also made it , my resumption is October. |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Pwc Graduate Hire 2014 Closes November 10 2013... by achmed1(m): 1:22pm On Jan 09, 2014 |
The guy beside me answered the same numeric questions as I did |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Pwc Graduate Hire 2014 Closes November 10 2013... by achmed1(m): 1:21pm On Jan 09, 2014 |
I think they have a smaller pool of questions for verification purpose |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Pwc Graduate Hire 2014 Closes November 10 2013... by achmed1(m): 1:18pm On Jan 09, 2014 |
Men the test was something else |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Pwc Graduate Hire 2014 Closes November 10 2013... by achmed1(m): 3:30pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
Guys I hope it is only scores they compare oooo. Because this time I want to take my time. I hope they don't do speed comparison with the first test. |
| Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Pwc Graduate Hire 2014 Closes November 10 2013... by achmed1(m): 3:27pm On Jan 06, 2014 |
Mambani. I beg look well during your test ooo. Make u jist us how it went. Mine is 9 January. |
