To : Students
attending Procter & Gamble's problem solving test for the
post of:
- Key Account
Manager in Customer Service Development Department
- Team Manager
in Customer Service / Logistics
- Financial
Analyst in Finance and Accounting Department
- Associate
Manager in Human Resources Department
- System
Analyst in Information Technology Department
Here are
some tips to help you prepare for the test.
On the day of the test...
- Remember
to be punctual.
- Bring
your own calculator, stationery and University Student ID card.
If you cannot take the test...
- Remember
to send apologies to the employer; and
- Inform
the Careers and Placement, CEDARS.
After the
test...
- Please
give us your feedback about THIS year's test format. It will help
us prepare next year's candidates.
What
is the format of the test?
(Information from candidates about problem
solving tests in previous years.)
- Multiple
choice.
- Common
logical and analytical problems; similar to other recruitment problem
solving tests.
- Types
of questions include:
- data
interpretation - graphs, charts, and data to interpret.
- calculation
- simple mathematical calculations using percentages and equations.
- English
comprehension - similar to Form V or TOFEL standard.
- Example
of data / calculation test question - You were given the cost,
revenue, and sales figures of different brands of products and
were asked 7 to 8 questions about it.
Major difficulty
- Not enough
time.
- The questions
were very time consuming.
- Must manage
time very well.
How
to do well in this test?
(Advice from graduates who have taken the
test in previous years)
- Try to
answer as many questions as possible.
- Points
will be added for each correct answer and will not be deducted for
incorrect answer. Check your question sheet to see if this is still
the case this year.
- If this
is still true, then don't spend too much time on each question. Skip
it or make a wild guess if you do not know the answer.
- Work on
the questions which you are best at first. (e.g. if you are good at
Maths, do the numerical section first)
General
advice
- Read the
questions carefully before looking at the choice of answers.
- Work as
fast as possible while taking care to be accurate.
Dressing
for written test
- Casual
wear is acceptable.
Practice
- A mock
problem-solving test given to us by P&G last year is available
in the Careers Library for students to practise on their own. Please
enquire at the Help Desk.
Purpose of the test
- Some factors
which predict success, such as problem solving skills, are difficult
to assess from resumes, application forms, or interviews alone. Thus,
P&G assesses problem solving skills by using a standardized test
which has been developed and validated by comparing the problem solving
skills of P&G employees in relation to their success in fulfilling
the requirements of their work.
Careers and Placement, Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS)
