It is great to see that lemon water is making an appearance as one of the first things that people consume in the morning. We can imagine that 3 years ago, it was fairly non-existent!
Our latest research around what people have first thing in the morning, show some interesting (some great, some NOT SO great!) facts…..
Top of the pile, coffee or tea, is what the majority of people jump to drinking - a whopping 45% of people start their day off with some caffeine!
29% go for a good hearty breakfast. The option that is sure to kick start the day off well and get the brain ticking. We are happy to see that a decent proportion enjoy a good breaky every morning.
As already mentioned, lemon water was an option and 10% of people now begin their day by cleansing their systems. This is music to our ears 😊
Unfortunately, there are still some that choose NOT to have anything (6%) and others who grab that naughty takeaway (7%). Plus only 3% start their day with a smoothie – although this surprises us with the current trend in juicing and making smoothies - we thought this figure would be much higher. Maybe it is just too time intensive in the morning rush?
In conclusion, we believe that businesses should start to educate their employees about how to begin their day and highlight what options are best for their body and mind. It is in the interest of the company at the end of the day as it can ultimately dictate the employees performance. Who wants a tired, sluggish, grumpy employee in their office?
What are your thoughts?
What is a Numerical Reasoning Test?
Numerical reasoning tests evaluate a candidate’s ability to manipulate numbers and analyse numerical data. Numerical reasoning tests consist of both word problems and graph/table questions.
How Long Are CEB's SHL Numerical Tests?
There is no one answer to this question. The length of a Gartner CEB's SHL numerical test varies based on employer. It can contain anywhere from 10 to 50 questions.
Is the Gartner CEB SHL Numerical Reasoning Test a Timed or Untimed Test?
Gartner CEB's SHL numerical test is a TIMED test! This is extremely important to know before taking the exam. The time clock often adds to the difficulty of the exam. But, don’t worry. You often are not expected to complete all the questions within the time limit.
Are All Garner CEB’s SHL Numerical Reasoning Tests the Same?
No! The CEB numerical reasoning test you will face will be tailored to the level of job you are applying for. This means if you are applying for a managerial position, you will take a different numerical reasoning test than that taken by a graduate. Here are some practice Gartner CEB SHL numerical reasoning tests based on level:
• Senior management
• Graduate/management
• Entry level
How Is the Gartner CEB’s SHL Numerical Reasoning Test Scored?
CEB's SHL numerical reasoning test is a multiple-choice test. Your score is based on the number of correct answers you receive. This means it is better to guess on questions than to leave them blank.
What Is an SHL Pass Score?
The SHL pass score, which can also be called a cut score or pass mark, is the score a candidate must obtain to continue on to the other stages of the assessment. Each employer can choose if they would like to use a pass score as well as determine what they would like it to be. It is important to note that pass scores are used differently on CEB’s SHL verify tests and on those SHL CEB tests given at an assessment centre. SHL verify tests are a shorter version of the exam given to candidates online before the assessment centre. The verify test is used as a tool for recruiters to sift out the best candidates—those who should move on to the assessment centre. Thus, most of these tests have a pass score. The pass scores vary based on the employer and job type.
How Can I Prepare for Gartner CEB’s SHL Numerical Test?
First and foremost, CEB’s SHL encourages candidates to practise in advance! This means you should not just wing it on exam day. Before you sit the exam, make sure you understand basic mathematical operations. Brush up on your calculator skills; using the calculator efficiently can save you valuable time on your test. Practise estimating numbers when solving the questions. This can be a helpful shortcut. For a full list of study tips, tricks, solving methods, and online practice tests, check out JobTestPrep’s Gartner SHL numerical practice packs.
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Thank you to JobTestPrep, our partner, who has supplied this fantastic article. It was contributed by Jennifer Feldman. She is a speech and language expert and blogger at JobTestPrep. She specialises in writing about the employment hiring process.
Happy New Year and welcome to 2018!
We hope everyone had a restful Christmas break and enjoyed celebrating the New Year in. Now we are back to our daily routine and normality again, we hope you are as motivated as we are here at TipTopJob.
Our latest survey asked jobseekers if they wait until January to make a fresh start in their effort to find a new job and we found that almost 70% of people do indeed wait! We are all aware that December is a slow month for recruitment with limited companies recruiting. January definitely demonstrates a busy month where many more jobs are advertised by companies and further more jobseekers ready to find their new role.
So, given that we are now on the 5th January, have you made the effort to update your CV / Resume and upload it onto the job boards you are using? If not, it is most definitely time. Click here to visit the page to login and upload your CV / Resume today. It is also worth setting up fresh EMAIL ALERTS in your account so that when any jobs that match what you are looking for are registered, we can email you directly into your inbox! Make sure you are using all the available services on offer and if you are unsure about anything, then please do get in touch.
If you want to see any specific survey questions being asked and research looked into, please do email us on marketing@tiptopjob.com.
We hope you have a successful 2018!
In our latest survey we asked if people took "holiday" from their quota at work to look after their children through half terms, Easter, Christmas and Summer holidays.
We all know that holiday camps, kids clubs and child-minding can add up to total more than what you could be earning so unless there are grandparents on standby, many have to use their "holiday" allowance to care for their children through the holidays.
Although our survey found that 56% of employees DO NOT take their holiday allowance, a massive 44% DO!
If you are part of this 56% of people, what do your children do through the holidays? Do they attend holiday camps and kids clubs, do you do parental swaps or do you have grandparents, family or friends to help out?
Let us know below.
And finally, take a moment to answer our next survey question on the homepage of our website about your dream job.
What do you worry about the most when preparing for a job interview?
Our latest survey found that 36% of people worry most about the questions they have for the interviewer at the end of interview. Being able to hold decent eye contact came out as the least worrying aspect. The other options included getting to the interview on time, what to wear, knowledge of the company and knowledge of the role.
The results were as follows:
Have we missed out something that you worry about when you are due to go for an interview?
Do let us know if you worry about something that is not listed here………….
Help us to find out some juicy goss with our survey question on the site.
We are asking.... "Do you drink stimulant drinks at work to stay awake?"
Click through to the site to answer the question today !
We will have the results of the questions within a few weeks :)