Psychometric test
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What it really means
Online tests, often numerical, verbal or logical reasoning, used to screen candidates before or during recruitment. You can prepare with free practice tests. They're usually timed, so pace yourself.
Chinese explanation
心理测评（psychometric test）：线上测试，多为数字、语言或逻辑推理，用于招聘前或招聘中筛选候选人。可用免费练习题准备。通常限时，注意把握节奏。
Example conversation
A: They sent a psychometric test to do at home.
B: Practise a few online first — the numerical ones are timed.
A：他们发来一份在家做的心理测评。
B：先在网上练几套——数字题是计时的。
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