First published as a Special Issue of Interpreting (issue 10:1, 2011) and complemented with two articles published in Interpreting issue 16:1, 2014, this volume provides a comprehensive view of the challenge of identifying and measuring aptitude for interpreting. Following a broad review of the existing literature, the array of eight empirical papers captures the multiple dimensions of aptitude, from personality traits and soft skills such as motivation, anxiety and learning styles to aspects of cognitive performance.
Test and Assess your IQ - Numerical, Verbal and Spatial Aptitude Tests
IQ tests are commonplace in both the educational system and in recruitment and selection procedures. Tests and Assess Your IQ contains over 400 questions typical of those found on such tests. Organized into 10 timed tests of 40 questions, it provides ample opportunity for anyone to improve their verbal, numerical, and spatial reasoning skills. Whether practicing for an IQ test or simply for pleasure, Test and Assess Your IQ offers plenty of challenging questions.
Can quantum operations, recombinant shapes, and concealed distribution actually lead to fun? Sure they can! Just try these optical illusions, mechanical aptitude puzzles, maps and mazes. "Selections are interesting."
The Ultimate Aptitude Book includes verbal, numerical, perceptual and practical tests as well as exercises testing specific aptitudes such as memory and dexterity. It also covers personality and motivational tests, which assess leadership, management and social awareness aptitudes. This book is valuable for anyone who wants to see how their own unique aptitudes might best be used in a wide range of careers. For those people already in a career, it can show them how to develop their existing role as well as guide them toward a possible change of direction.