Recruitment and Selection

Logical Reasoning

People who scored similarly are likely to :

• Recognize patterns in somewhat complex information and find solutions to most problems.

Numerical Reasoning

People who scored similarly are likely to :

• Possess adequate quantitative reasoning skills; steady paced in solving numerical problems, but may require more time to learn.
• Have the ability to process quantitative data.

Verbal Reasoning

People who scored similarly are likely to :

• Generally draws important information from written material or work-related documents. Grasps written material and some of its details.Adequate at referencing written material.Bases judgments on factual information.
• Demonstrate adequate verbal reasoning skills and ability learn and understand verbal information.

Logical Reasoning

How to Develop :

• Volunteer for challenging projects which cover new topics and provide opportunities to develop new problem solving skills.

Numerical Reasoning

How to Develop :

• Your responses suggest you are comfortable with most numerical data and analysis. However, complex, expansive mathematical problems might overwhelm you.
• Get more familiar with information presented in the form of numerical or financial charts and graphs. Look at the Money or Finance sections of newspapers or finance websites. Get comfortable with the charts, graphs, and tables and how they should be read.
• Spend time reading through important numeric results or reports identifying patterns and drawing conclusions. Discuss your thoughts with someone you know excels in interpreting quantiative information.
• Avoid the tendency to shy away from financial and quantitative problems. Instead, look at those problems as opportunities to strengthen your analytical skills.
• While you have some ability to process mathematical information and use it to solve problems, seek out an expert and take your learning to the next level. Watch them as they solve problems you can't, but also take questions to them when you can't solve a problem.

Verbal Reasoning

How to Develop :

• Translate new information into your own words and consult with peers to ensure accurate understanding.

If further understanding is needed of the candidate's potential for the job, the following interview questions are recommended. The response scales provide examples of candidate responses that would signify a Below Average (1), Average (3), or Above Average (5) response to that question. Questions are indicated in bold and should be read to the candidate. The response scales are indicated in italics and should not be read to the candidate. Response scales are to help the hiring manager determine an appropriate rating for the candidate.

Logical Reasoning

Describe a time when you were faced with a new problem and had to determine the best course of action.

• 1 - Indicates decisions made by instinct or shows gaps in their decision making process. Ignores or misses key considerations and information.
• 3 - Generally covers the critical information in their decision but misses some key factors.
• 5 - Provides a detailed description indicating they gathered all applicable data and worked through it to create a logical and appropriate solution.

Tell me about a time you had to find the root cause of an issue. What was your process?

• 1 - Does not describe gathering data or evaluating the situation carefully.
• 3 - Explains some data was included but does not indicate a thorough analysis of the information.
• 5 - Describes going through all the available information to understand the situation and identify the root cause.

Numerical Reasoning

Describe a numerical analysis that you have undertaken. What information did you use? Walk me through your analysis and decision.

• 1 - Limited experience with or application of numerical analyses; needed oversight and direction from others to complete the analysis; limited or incorrect conclusions drawn.
• 3 - Has some experience conducting numerical analyses for limited application.
• 5 - Has extensive or frequent experience with numerical analyses as part of larger decisionmaking process.

Can you please describe a task that required you to work with complex numerical data?

• 1 - No experience; requires oversight and direction in this area, or has only worked with basic data.
• 3 - Has some experience working with complex information in limited scenarios.
• 5 - Has extensive or frequent experience working with complex data with minimal or no supervision as part of daily work.

Verbal Reasoning

Can you recall a time when you were required to combine information from several sources, e.g. people, reports, departments etc., in an attempt to understand potential problems, trends or opportunities?

• 1 - Cannot recall a time or utilizes limited resources to draw very narrow conclusions.
• 3 - Utilizes some resources to gain a better understanding, but may miss the bigger picture.
• 5 - Makes full use of multiple resources to gain the most complete picture possible.

Describe a time when you had to learn a new, complex task in a short amount of time. What was the outcome?

• 1 - Needed lots of time and constant direction and oversight to learn the task; did not successfully learn the entire task; showed very limited application of the new task.
• 3 - Grasped the essential components of the new task and applied them with some success to their work within an adequate time frame.
• 5 - Rapidly integrated the new information and incorporated it into their work with minimal disruption.