Placementor

Tests of Aptitude for Placement Readiness

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ISBN:

9780199488780

Publication date:

21/06/2018

Paperback

480 pages

276.0x205.0mm

Price: 850.00 INR

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ISBN:

9780199488780

Publication date:

21/06/2018

Paperback

480 pages

276.0x205.0mm

PlaceMentor: Tests of Aptitude for Placement Readiness is designed to be an indispensable resource material for students to develop the key skills of employability, namely quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning and verbal ability. The book also has a separate module on soft skills for employability, a crucial skill for successful placement. The book, by addressing the key components of campus placement tests, offers a complete package for students embarking upon their career journey from academics.

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Description

PlaceMentor: Tests of Aptitude for Placement Readiness is designed to be an indispensable resource material for students to develop the key skills of employability, namely quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning and verbal ability. The book also has a separate module on soft skills for employability, a crucial skill for successful placement. The book, by addressing the key components of campus placement tests, offers a complete package for students embarking upon their career journey from academics.

Divided into 53 chapters addressing the general aptitude skills required for cracking recruitment tests, the book is loaded with plenty of examples, tips and alternative methods for quicker solutions. It also includes graded practice exercises with hints and complete solutions under each topic.

The book will also be a useful reference for students preparing for various competitive examinations, such as IBPS and SBI.

Table of contents

Part 1: General

  1. Introduction to Recruitment Process
  2. Diagnostic Test
Part 2: Quantitative Ability
  1. Speed Mathematics
  2. Number Properties
  3. Progressions
  4. Averages
  5. Percentage
  6. Ratio and Proportion
  7. Clocks
  8. Calendar
  9. Word Problems
  10. Profit, Loss and Discount
  11. Interest Calculations
  12. Time and Work
  13. Time, Speed and Distance
  14. Probability
  15. Permutations and Combinations
  16. Set Theory
  17. Logarithm
  18. Surds and Indices
  19. Geometry and Mensuration
  20. Algebra
Part 3: Analytical/Logical Reasoning
  1. Data Arrangement
  2. Blood Relation
  3. Ordering, Grading and Ranking
  4. Selection Decision Table
  5. Sequence, Series and Analogy
  6. Odd Man Out
  7. Direction Sense
  8. Coding and Decoding
  9. Defined Operations
  10. Cryptarithmetic
  11. Syllogism
  12. Logical Sequence of Words
  13. Sequential Output Tracing
  14. Cube Problems
  15. Magic Squares
  16. Sudoku and Futoshiki
  17. Visual Reasoning
  18. Brain Teasers and Puzzles
  19. Data Sufficiency
  20. Data Interpretation
Part 4: Verbal Ability
  1. Synonyms and Antonyms
  2. Confusing Words
  3. Idioms and Phrases
  4. Sentence Completion
  5. Spellings
  6. Grammar
  7. Reading Comprehension
  8. Verbal Logic
Part 5: Soft Skills for Employability
  1. Résumé
  2. Group Discussions
  3. Interviews

Features

  • Addresses all key skills required for gaining success in campus recruitment tests
  • Provides discussion on soft skills for employability covering topics such as body language, handling interviews, GDs, etc.
  • Presents a brief overview of each topic along with examples, and plenty of exercise questions for practice with complete solutions at the end of each chapter


Free Online Assessments @ smartians.co.in
  • 40 tests on Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning and Verbal Skills
  • 10 tests to examine programming skills in C, C++, Java and Python
  • 7 comprehensive aptitude tests (mock tests) covering all key skills of general aptitude
  • 10 company-specific model tests
  • 8 tests modelled according to IBPS and SBI (PO/Clerical)


Online Resources

For Faculty:
  • Chapter on Essay Writing
  • Chapter on Introduction to Psychometric Assessments
  • Additional problems

Description

PlaceMentor: Tests of Aptitude for Placement Readiness is designed to be an indispensable resource material for students to develop the key skills of employability, namely quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning and verbal ability. The book also has a separate module on soft skills for employability, a crucial skill for successful placement. The book, by addressing the key components of campus placement tests, offers a complete package for students embarking upon their career journey from academics.

Divided into 53 chapters addressing the general aptitude skills required for cracking recruitment tests, the book is loaded with plenty of examples, tips and alternative methods for quicker solutions. It also includes graded practice exercises with hints and complete solutions under each topic.

The book will also be a useful reference for students preparing for various competitive examinations, such as IBPS and SBI.

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Table of contents

Part 1: General

  1. Introduction to Recruitment Process
  2. Diagnostic Test
Part 2: Quantitative Ability
  1. Speed Mathematics
  2. Number Properties
  3. Progressions
  4. Averages
  5. Percentage
  6. Ratio and Proportion
  7. Clocks
  8. Calendar
  9. Word Problems
  10. Profit, Loss and Discount
  11. Interest Calculations
  12. Time and Work
  13. Time, Speed and Distance
  14. Probability
  15. Permutations and Combinations
  16. Set Theory
  17. Logarithm
  18. Surds and Indices
  19. Geometry and Mensuration
  20. Algebra
Part 3: Analytical/Logical Reasoning
  1. Data Arrangement
  2. Blood Relation
  3. Ordering, Grading and Ranking
  4. Selection Decision Table
  5. Sequence, Series and Analogy
  6. Odd Man Out
  7. Direction Sense
  8. Coding and Decoding
  9. Defined Operations
  10. Cryptarithmetic
  11. Syllogism
  12. Logical Sequence of Words
  13. Sequential Output Tracing
  14. Cube Problems
  15. Magic Squares
  16. Sudoku and Futoshiki
  17. Visual Reasoning
  18. Brain Teasers and Puzzles
  19. Data Sufficiency
  20. Data Interpretation
Part 4: Verbal Ability
  1. Synonyms and Antonyms
  2. Confusing Words
  3. Idioms and Phrases
  4. Sentence Completion
  5. Spellings
  6. Grammar
  7. Reading Comprehension
  8. Verbal Logic
Part 5: Soft Skills for Employability
  1. Résumé
  2. Group Discussions
  3. Interviews

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