The true value of aptitude tests
This is something I've wondered about for a little while now.
Since as far back as 1990, I have taken aptitude tests, GAPAN (RAF selection), Numeracy, verbal reasoning and personality tests (GEC Marconi, BAe and AWE), Computer based testing and numeracy, verbal reasoning and personality (British Airways selection), GAPAN (Pilot Assist requirement), Morrisby tests, CPI personality tests. For the most part I have the results sitting at home in a box somewhere (all the results are in the same ballpark and marginally improving each time). Now I think the testing is of value, not that it proves much beside highlighting a reduced risk in investment in me, but how transferable are these results?
I look at the sponsorship opportunities that have arisen (mostly historical) and they require that you pay and sit their tests, i.e all CABAIR sponsorships and MALGUS (irrelevent of what you think). Somewhere along the line I have actually sat the tests and have the results, so is it not possible to just hand over the results and wait and see what happens (maybe even straight through to interview stage)?
Any thoughts welcome.