Airbus Assessments
Situation Judgement
This psychometric test presents you with a series of challenging scenarios that one might encounter in the workplace and then a number of possible responses to the scenario. You then chose which one you feel is the best way to describe how you would react.
Numerical Reasoning
This comprises of a series of questions relating to graphs, percentages and tables whereby you will be asked to analyse data and chose from a set of multiple choice answers. This type of tests is used to measure your numerical ability as well as graph and data interpretation. There is usually between 20 and 25 questions to answer in timed conditions. You will be asked to sit these again at the assessment centre.
Verbal Reasoning
This test comprises of a series of paragraphs which you will be required to read and then answer questions. Your options will be True, False or Cannot Tell. This test will be assessing your analytical, comprehension, language understanding and grammar skills, amongst others. These are also timed so practicing within a time limit is a good idea. You will be asked to sit these again at the assessment centre.
Group Exercise
You will be required to participate in group work. This is designed to test your people skills and how you work within a group. You will be required to provide possible solutions to a given problem regarding scenarios you may find in the organisation’s work place. You’ll be placed in groups and will be assessed on how you interact in groups. Make sure to find a happy balance between being dominating and passive. The assessors are looking for someone who can contribute but not take over.
Presentation/Case study
You will be given a series of topics for a business presentation, usually in the form of a case study and will be expected to present at the assessment centre. You will not be given a huge of amount of time to prepare however researching the company and how they do business is highly advised beforehand and will help with this part of the assessment. You will be assessed both on how you analyse and interpret the case study and how you perform in the presentation part of the exercise.
Application Process
Online Application
Psychometric Tests
Assessment Centre
Links
http://www.airbusgroup.com/int/en/people-careers/students-graduates.html#chapter-010
