I'm surprised that they weren't already doing photo ID checks.

Spatch wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 26, 2020 10:38 pm

Ultimately, how much of this conversation is about building a system that picks the best clinical psychologists, or just building a system that picks us?

You should sticky that post somewhere

Nice explanation Spatch, thanks.

Sorry to jump on this but these posts don't go away, they are still here next year when another group are doing tests and I want our applicants to perform to the best of their abilities.

You may be correct about not having done well. However your assertion about the test is factually incorrect and has the potential to harm the performance of others.

They haven't. I've not sent anything out except to people who didn't actually finish the tests.

Lancaster (tests done) – Absolutely no way deductive test went well! - Realised too late that the main thing seemingly being tested here was how to take tests – the key was to get an answer WRONG once you were doing well… Instead, I tried to answer the question, which when up against a clock and, c...

I'm guessing this is the SHL test as I'm not aware of anyone else using deductive reasoning for DClinPsy shortlisting. In SHL's case, scores are calculated using a model which combines hit rate (number correct), work rate (number answered), and question level (which changes dynamically for each ques...

Both Manchester and Exeter have given me their candidate lists for screening so I'm sure you will get something from them today.

You'd be best talking to Leicester about that.

I'll just repeat, the tests measure the same underlying construct. I understand what you’re saying, however, the way in which it measures the construct could differ. That could mean that a candidate who previously scored well on these tests may score lower as it’s not suited to them. That said, I h...

I'll just repeat, the tests measure the same underlying construct.

Argh, missed Exeter. Yes, also Exeter.

Hi all, We have agreed that we will be swapping out the numerical subtest and replacing this with a deductive reasoning test. This measures the same underlying construct as the verbal and numerical tests but in a slightly different way - it's much more interactive (and I think both more fun). SHL do...

Glad you've got Lancaster on the list - we regularly recruit trainees without any clinical experience. Best of luck!

So basically, another reason to apply to Lancaster peeps!

(but obviously you'll typically have the longer commute than the car drivers)