Tag: Careers

What is a psychological wellbeing practitioner and is it the job for me?

November 17, 2019

Read on as Louise shares her experience of applying for training positions, completing the training and working as a psychological wellbeing practitioner. As a psychology graduate, I had heard of the psychological wellbeing practitioner (PWP) role but apart from the rather long job title I didn’t really know much about it. So, I did what… More What is a psychological wellbeing practitioner and is it the job for me?

What to do if you fail psychometric testing?

August 12, 2019

“It is entirely normal for candidates to fail on the first few attempts at many of the more popular tests.” Graduate Alexandra Toma gives her insights on the gruelling process of psychometric testing. In this series, you can expect to learn more about: Psychometric testing, situational testing, verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning and what to do… More What to do if you fail psychometric testing?

Quick Guide: Non-verbal reasoning tests

August 9, 2019

The latest in Alexandra Toma’s series on Psychometric testing. In this series, you can expect to learn more about: Psychometric testing, situational testing, verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning and what to do if you fail? To check out other tests click here → Employment Tests Non-verbal reasoning, mechanical comprehension, and data interpretation? If it does not sound… More Quick Guide: Non-verbal reasoning tests

Top 5 tips to pass the verbal reasoning tests

August 3, 2019

Verbal reasoning features in most psychometric tests and is used to test your vocabulary, comprehension, and command of rules of usage called grammar. In other words, they reveal how well you can analyse written information. Alexandra Toma explains. Usually, the format is a short passage of text followed by true, false and cannot say questions.… More Top 5 tips to pass the verbal reasoning tests

Top 5 tips to pass the Numerical Reasoning tests

August 1, 2019

Numerical Reasoning is a type of ability assessment that evaluates how well you can interpret and manipulate mathematical data; they also give employers an insight into your overall intelligence, judgement and business acumen. It is important to know that more often than not, you are being measured on how well you manage your time as… More Top 5 tips to pass the Numerical Reasoning tests

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Situational Judgement Tests: Can good judgment be measured?

July 25, 2019

Simply put, situational judgement tests assess your understanding and reasoning around solving problems in work-related situations. Alexandra Toma explains In this series, you can expect to learn more about: Psychometric testing, situational testing, verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning and what to do if you fail? To check out other tests click here → Employment Tests Nonetheless,… More Situational Judgement Tests: Can good judgment be measured?

Part-Time Work: What are the benefits of working and studying?

July 16, 2019

Recent graduates Lucia Olmos and Alexandra Toma tell us about their experience working as Careers Engagement Assistants, here at the King’s Career and Employability team. Having a part-time job while studying has a myriad of benefits. It can help you earn some extra money; you gain work experience (much coveted by employers), and it gives… More Part-Time Work: What are the benefits of working and studying?

#48hrStartUp challenge

June 6, 2019

In our most recent blog post, one of our previous Careers Engagement Assistants – Alex – is sharing her experience of the #48hrStartUp challenge. Wonder why you should enter a competition like this? Read on…  The 48 hr Startup challenge is an unique two day competition in collaboration with King’s Business School. Your team will… More #48hrStartUp challenge

Worried about your future? It’ll be alright in the end!

May 16, 2019

Whether you’re coming up to final exams or your dissertation, or just at the start of your time at King’s, it can be tempting to put off thinking about your future. Quite often the reason for that is the fear that you haven’t made the “right” choice yet about what you want to do.   “I’ll put off making a final decision until… More Worried about your future? It’ll be alright in the end!