Interview Tests

[moof]

I have an interview with JD Wetherspoons coming up and have been told that the day will involve both a numeracy and verbal aptitude test, I understand the numeracy will be a math test, but can anyone tell me what the verbal will be about, I have emailed the company twice to ask but i have had no response.

If anyone has any first hand experience of JD Wetherspoons interviews that would be very much appreciated...

[spangle111]

Verbal aptitude would suggest that your conversational powers will be tested in some way. I would imagine that they will be looking at things like understanding of various words/instructions and whether or not you can actually hold a conversation. Emailing them isn't a good idea as a) They wouldn't want to give you an unfair advantage by letting you know what to expect and b) Because Verbal aptitude is all about the SPOKEN word not the written.

[acw]

Sorry spangle but that's just simply not correct at all.  Many tests split into two sections - verbal and non-verbal reasoning.  Non-verbal is a combination of spacial and numerical reasoning.  Vebal reasoning is questions like "Kitten is to cat as puppy is to .....".  I realise it'll be harder than that - you're not 12 after all!!!! :-D   Here is a better example than the one I gave!  It's about word logic though - NOT speaking skills!!!!!!!!

It would make more sense if JDW tested conversational skills, but that's what the spoken interview will cover.  The test is something different. 

I hope someone who has had an interview can give you the inside view. :-)  Good luck!

PS - Asking for the info demonstrates initiative - something many places will be impressed by!