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A simple, easy, excellent read., 14 Nov 2008
I bought this book two weeks before an interview, based on other peoples comments, and read it from cover to cover in five hours over a week.
It is very easy,uncomplicated and to the point book,with the information given in bite size and easy to remember chapters.
The auther also has the nack of building up your confidence too!
Excellent, 01 Oct 2008
Great book, easy to read and full of good tips. I used it with the Job Interview DVD that I bought on Amazon Job Interview Skills - Extended DVD & CD as this shows the employers talking about what they look for in interviewees.
Both fantastic!
well worth it , 25 Aug 2008
I agree with all the other folk here. This is a really helpful, short snappy little guide for interview preperation. A friend suggested it and every time she reads this book before an interview she gets the job !
More Top Stuff, 09 May 2008
Further on from my CV literature review, this book got me through two intense interviews resulting in me getting the job. While some of the content doesn't necessarily need to be taken in, some specific items made ALL the difference!
Rewrite your CV, get this book, read it and prepare for your interview at least one week before the event. You will not regret it, just put the effort in.
Really good book - covers all you'd expect and hope for..., 29 Feb 2008
Excellent book. Works really well to cover all the interview fundamentals. Read it alongside "How to Handle Your Recruitment Consultant". Both these books are excellent, and perfect for finding and landing your perfect job. Cannot recommend them both highly enough.
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Customer Reviews
A simple, easy, excellent read., 14 Nov 2008
I bought this book two weeks before an interview, based on other peoples comments, and read it from cover to cover in five hours over a week.
It is very easy,uncomplicated and to the point book,with the information given in bite size and easy to remember chapters.
The auther also has the nack of building up your confidence too! Excellent, 01 Oct 2008
Great book, easy to read and full of good tips. I used it with the Job Interview DVD that I bought on Amazon Job Interview Skills - Extended DVD & CD as this shows the employers talking about what they look for in interviewees.
Both fantastic! well worth it , 25 Aug 2008
I agree with all the other folk here. This is a really helpful, short snappy little guide for interview preperation. A friend suggested it and every time she reads this book before an interview she gets the job ! More Top Stuff, 09 May 2008
Further on from my CV literature review, this book got me through two intense interviews resulting in me getting the job. While some of the content doesn't necessarily need to be taken in, some specific items made ALL the difference!
Rewrite your CV, get this book, read it and prepare for your interview at least one week before the event. You will not regret it, just put the effort in.
Really good book - covers all you'd expect and hope for..., 29 Feb 2008
Excellent book. Works really well to cover all the interview fundamentals. Read it alongside "How to Handle Your Recruitment Consultant". Both these books are excellent, and perfect for finding and landing your perfect job. Cannot recommend them both highly enough. So many answers are wrong!, 13 Sep 2007
I'm using a version of this book which has a different cover to the one advertised, so hopefully this means that there is a new version of this book, which has fixed all the errors mentioned in other reviews. But, while this book is good for practicing higher level questions, many of the solutions are at best dubious, or at worst blatantly wrong/contradictory - which make it very confusing to use. I've used other similar publications and not been aware of such poor accuracy. Not to be recommended. Annoying, 26 Mar 2007
There are blatant mistakes in this book which make the whole process annoying and hindering, as you will always double check whether or not you are write or the book is write.
Furthermore, the explanations in the answers are rarely helpful. Explanations are provided for the most mundane questions, yet much tougher questions are answered without any explanation whatsoever.
Frustrating to say the least Sloppy editing makes this book a waste of money, 27 Nov 2006
On the first page of this book there is a warning that 'occasional errors can occur in a book of this kind'. Only when you try and use this book seriously do you realise what an understatement that is.
The frequency of errors (from simple typos to equations that don't add up) prevent this book from being a worthwhile purchase. You wouldnt expect it in the real exam, and nor should you expect it from a recognised publisher.
With proper editing, this book might be more deserving of your money
a good brainteaser, 23 Mar 2005
If you want to have a taste of what real numerical tests are, this could well be your choice. It has very similar level of difficulty as that of the ones you'll face in reality. Try to practice everyday up to your test day, and don't skip the advice at the beginning of the book. A bit of warning though, some problems are literally confusing; a few questions have obviously wrong answers; as for the mock tests, some time allowance are more than necessary while others are extremely tight. So don't be put off, all you need is a balance between speed and accuracy. Finally, questions in mock test 4 have more than one answers(why didn't he tell us in advance??) Overall, I enjoyed it.
Good overall, 09 Jul 2003
This book is better that many comparable books on the market for graduate tests, however the graphs are small and very difficult to read and some of the answers to the questions are blatantly wrong (they were checked by several maths tutors) which can be very off putting. Overall, worth buying to practice for, but tread carefully!
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Customer Reviews
A simple, easy, excellent read., 14 Nov 2008
I bought this book two weeks before an interview, based on other peoples comments, and read it from cover to cover in five hours over a week.
It is very easy,uncomplicated and to the point book,with the information given in bite size and easy to remember chapters.
The auther also has the nack of building up your confidence too! Excellent, 01 Oct 2008
Great book, easy to read and full of good tips. I used it with the Job Interview DVD that I bought on Amazon Job Interview Skills - Extended DVD & CD as this shows the employers talking about what they look for in interviewees.
Both fantastic! well worth it , 25 Aug 2008
I agree with all the other folk here. This is a really helpful, short snappy little guide for interview preperation. A friend suggested it and every time she reads this book before an interview she gets the job ! More Top Stuff, 09 May 2008
Further on from my CV literature review, this book got me through two intense interviews resulting in me getting the job. While some of the content doesn't necessarily need to be taken in, some specific items made ALL the difference!
Rewrite your CV, get this book, read it and prepare for your interview at least one week before the event. You will not regret it, just put the effort in.
Really good book - covers all you'd expect and hope for..., 29 Feb 2008
Excellent book. Works really well to cover all the interview fundamentals. Read it alongside "How to Handle Your Recruitment Consultant". Both these books are excellent, and perfect for finding and landing your perfect job. Cannot recommend them both highly enough. So many answers are wrong!, 13 Sep 2007
I'm using a version of this book which has a different cover to the one advertised, so hopefully this means that there is a new version of this book, which has fixed all the errors mentioned in other reviews. But, while this book is good for practicing higher level questions, many of the solutions are at best dubious, or at worst blatantly wrong/contradictory - which make it very confusing to use. I've used other similar publications and not been aware of such poor accuracy. Not to be recommended. Annoying, 26 Mar 2007
There are blatant mistakes in this book which make the whole process annoying and hindering, as you will always double check whether or not you are write or the book is write.
Furthermore, the explanations in the answers are rarely helpful. Explanations are provided for the most mundane questions, yet much tougher questions are answered without any explanation whatsoever.
Frustrating to say the least Sloppy editing makes this book a waste of money, 27 Nov 2006
On the first page of this book there is a warning that 'occasional errors can occur in a book of this kind'. Only when you try and use this book seriously do you realise what an understatement that is.
The frequency of errors (from simple typos to equations that don't add up) prevent this book from being a worthwhile purchase. You wouldnt expect it in the real exam, and nor should you expect it from a recognised publisher.
With proper editing, this book might be more deserving of your money
a good brainteaser, 23 Mar 2005
If you want to have a taste of what real numerical tests are, this could well be your choice. It has very similar level of difficulty as that of the ones you'll face in reality. Try to practice everyday up to your test day, and don't skip the advice at the beginning of the book. A bit of warning though, some problems are literally confusing; a few questions have obviously wrong answers; as for the mock tests, some time allowance are more than necessary while others are extremely tight. So don't be put off, all you need is a balance between speed and accuracy. Finally, questions in mock test 4 have more than one answers(why didn't he tell us in advance??) Overall, I enjoyed it.
Good overall, 09 Jul 2003
This book is better that many comparable books on the market for graduate tests, however the graphs are small and very difficult to read and some of the answers to the questions are blatantly wrong (they were checked by several maths tutors) which can be very off putting. Overall, worth buying to practice for, but tread carefully!
this book has shown me the path i had forgot, 31 Jul 2001
I am training for a career with the greater manchester county fire service.whilest looking for information on recruitment on there web pages i was given examples of books to buy. one of which was HOW TO PASS VERBAL REASONING (By Dr Harry Tolley professor at the University of Nottingham,and Dr Ken Thomas a chartered psychologist and author). I would like to thank them both for re-opening my mind to a world I had forgot was there.Whilest reading there book I have been given a hole new understanding of written english.I have also a better understanding of exams,the way they work and how to handle the nervousness before the exams, which is all thanks to this book and HOW TO PASS NUMERACY TESTS (Dr Harry Tolley and Dr Ken Thomas).I have never been a "reading type" of person but i will be buying more of there books as I want to be as prepared as possible.
An extremely useful text that covers most of the topics., 19 Feb 2001
This book provided me with excellent information on verbal reasoning tests. It begins by giving you an overview of what the tests are looking for, and then goes on to remind you of the rules of English; many of which none of us have learnt since we were in secondary school. From this basis there are then a variety of practice questions, and then mock exams. This is extremely useful as the practice questions help to get you up to speed, and then the exam helps you get use to the timed conditions. I have found this to be a very valuable text, and am convinced that it has helped me to pass recent Verbal Reasoning Tests. It is very easy to read, and provides you with just the right amount of information to equip you with the necessary skills for the exams. I would not hesitate to recommend this text to anybody - an absolute must for anybody having to face the daunting challenge of Verbal Reasoning Tests!
Not the same as the verbal reasoning tests of the top jobs!, 30 Aug 2000
The book is tiny - no wonder its only £8. I found it was completely different to the verbal reasoning tests given by the likes of Psion, BAe, KPMG, Arthur Anderson...etc. However, I must say that the book slightly improved my verbal reasoning in a way. The tests vary significantly in difficulty and there is no explanation of the answers what so ever! One or two tests do improve the way you look at sentences and make you understand and see patterns. No tests with paragraphs of text then questions where the answers should be true, false or can't say. That's what I wanted!
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Customer Reviews
A simple, easy, excellent read., 14 Nov 2008
I bought this book two weeks before an interview, based on other peoples comments, and read it from cover to cover in five hours over a week.
It is very easy,uncomplicated and to the point book,with the information given in bite size and easy to remember chapters.
The auther also has the nack of building up your confidence too! Excellent, 01 Oct 2008
Great book, easy to read and full of good tips. I used it with the Job Interview DVD that I bought on Amazon Job Interview Skills - Extended DVD & CD as this shows the employers talking about what they look for in interviewees.
Both fantastic! well worth it , 25 Aug 2008
I agree with all the other folk here. This is a really helpful, short snappy little guide for interview preperation. A friend suggested it and every time she reads this book before an interview she gets the job ! More Top Stuff, 09 May 2008
Further on from my CV literature review, this book got me through two intense interviews resulting in me getting the job. While some of the content doesn't necessarily need to be taken in, some specific items made ALL the difference!
Rewrite your CV, get this book, read it and prepare for your interview at least one week before the event. You will not regret it, just put the effort in.
Really good book - covers all you'd expect and hope for..., 29 Feb 2008
Excellent book. Works really well to cover all the interview fundamentals. Read it alongside "How to Handle Your Recruitment Consultant". Both these books are excellent, and perfect for finding and landing your perfect job. Cannot recommend them both highly enough. So many answers are wrong!, 13 Sep 2007
I'm using a version of this book which has a different cover to the one advertised, so hopefully this means that there is a new version of this book, which has fixed all the errors mentioned in other reviews. But, while this book is good for practicing higher level questions, many of the solutions are at best dubious, or at worst blatantly wrong/contradictory - which make it very confusing to use. I've used other similar publications and not been aware of such poor accuracy. Not to be recommended. Annoying, 26 Mar 2007
There are blatant mistakes in this book which make the whole process annoying and hindering, as you will always double check whether or not you are write or the book is write.
Furthermore, the explanations in the answers are rarely helpful. Explanations are provided for the most mundane questions, yet much tougher questions are answered without any explanation whatsoever.
Frustrating to say the least Sloppy editing makes this book a waste of money, 27 Nov 2006
On the first page of this book there is a warning that 'occasional errors can occur in a book of this kind'. Only when you try and use this book seriously do you realise what an understatement that is.
The frequency of errors (from simple typos to equations that don't add up) prevent this book from being a worthwhile purchase. You wouldnt expect it in the real exam, and nor should you expect it from a recognised publisher.
With proper editing, this book might be more deserving of your money
a good brainteaser, 23 Mar 2005
If you want to have a taste of what real numerical tests are, this could well be your choice. It has very similar level of difficulty as that of the ones you'll face in reality. Try to practice everyday up to your test day, and don't skip the advice at the beginning of the book. A bit of warning though, some problems are literally confusing; a few questions have obviously wrong answers; as for the mock tests, some time allowance are more than necessary while others are extremely tight. So don't be put off, all you need is a balance between speed and accuracy. Finally, questions in mock test 4 have more than one answers(why didn't he tell us in advance??) Overall, I enjoyed it.
Good overall, 09 Jul 2003
This book is better that many comparable books on the market for graduate tests, however the graphs are small and very difficult to read and some of the answers to the questions are blatantly wrong (they were checked by several maths tutors) which can be very off putting. Overall, worth buying to practice for, but tread carefully!
this book has shown me the path i had forgot, 31 Jul 2001
I am training for a career with the greater manchester county fire service.whilest looking for information on recruitment on there web pages i was given examples of books to buy. one of which was HOW TO PASS VERBAL REASONING (By Dr Harry Tolley professor at the University of Nottingham,and Dr Ken Thomas a chartered psychologist and author). I would like to thank them both for re-opening my mind to a world I had forgot was there.Whilest reading there book I have been given a hole new understanding of written english.I have also a better understanding of exams,the way they work and how to handle the nervousness before the exams, which is all thanks to this book and HOW TO PASS NUMERACY TESTS (Dr Harry Tolley and Dr Ken Thomas).I have never been a "reading type" of person but i will be buying more of there books as I want to be as prepared as possible.
An extremely useful text that covers most of the topics., 19 Feb 2001
This book provided me with excellent information on verbal reasoning tests. It begins by giving you an overview of what the tests are looking for, and then goes on to remind you of the rules of English; many of which none of us have learnt since we were in secondary school. From this basis there are then a variety of practice questions, and then mock exams. This is extremely useful as the practice questions help to get you up to speed, and then the exam helps you get use to the timed conditions. I have found this to be a very valuable text, and am convinced that it has helped me to pass recent Verbal Reasoning Tests. It is very easy to read, and provides you with just the right amount of information to equip you with the necessary skills for the exams. I would not hesitate to recommend this text to anybody - an absolute must for anybody having to face the daunting challenge of Verbal Reasoning Tests!
Not the same as the verbal reasoning tests of the top jobs!, 30 Aug 2000
The book is tiny - no wonder its only £8. I found it was completely different to the verbal reasoning tests given by the likes of Psion, BAe, KPMG, Arthur Anderson...etc. However, I must say that the book slightly improved my verbal reasoning in a way. The tests vary significantly in difficulty and there is no explanation of the answers what so ever! One or two tests do improve the way you look at sentences and make you understand and see patterns. No tests with paragraphs of text then questions where the answers should be true, false or can't say. That's what I wanted!
Absolutely terrible!!!!!, 18 Jan 2002
When you start reading the book and do the tests, be careful, because the book contains number of mistakes. I found it extremely irritable because it destructs you from your main goal of practising. DO not bother timing yourself, because you will more than like discover that many of the practical exercises to not make sense. Why? Simply because the author made a mistake or left a digit out. Then when if you decide to check your answer with the answers given in the book, you will first have to find that answer, simply because the author decided that they don't have to be in any particular order or, indeed, numbered correctly!
Overall, the book is a big disappointment and not worth it...
Not worth waisting your time reading it, 24 May 2001
Far too simple and nothing like the real tests that any one can face especially graduates and full of silly mistakes. The labels on diagrams don't help at all. All in all IT IS USELESS.
the truth, 19 Dec 2000
This book is comprehensive, but it is basic. If you are applying for a high-powered job, then expect much more challenging questions than this book contains. It is a good starter, but don't use it as a bible, or you'll find that you are in for a nasty surprise.
A vital book for candidates wanting to brush up on maths., 14 Dec 2000
This is a very good book for people taking selection tests at job interviews. Candidates often haven't had to think mathematically for a while, and what this book does is to get your brain working again. It was extremely useful, and the tests were in the 'selection test' format. It is great for those who have never sat numeracy tests, as it is a good reflection on the type of questions that will come up. I was impressed by the book, and it has helped me to become comfortable with numeracy tests, as well as improved my performance.
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Customer Reviews
A simple, easy, excellent read., 14 Nov 2008
I bought this book two weeks before an interview, based on other peoples comments, and read it from cover to cover in five hours over a week.
It is very easy,uncomplicated and to the point book,with the information given in bite size and easy to remember chapters.
The auther also has the nack of building up your confidence too! Excellent, 01 Oct 2008
Great book, easy to read and full of good tips. I used it with the Job Interview DVD that I bought on Amazon Job Interview Skills - Extended DVD & CD as this shows the employers talking about what they look for in interviewees.
Both fantastic! well worth it , 25 Aug 2008
I agree with all the other folk here. This is a really helpful, short snappy little guide for interview preperation. A friend suggested it and every time she reads this book before an interview she gets the job ! More Top Stuff, 09 May 2008
Further on from my CV literature review, this book got me through two intense interviews resulting in me getting the job. While some of the content doesn't necessarily need to be taken in, some specific items made ALL the difference!
Rewrite your CV, get this book, read it and prepare for your interview at least one week before the event. You will not regret it, just put the effort in.
Really good book - covers all you'd expect and hope for..., 29 Feb 2008
Excellent book. Works really well to cover all the interview fundamentals. Read it alongside "How to Handle Your Recruitment Consultant". Both these books are excellent, and perfect for finding and landing your perfect job. Cannot recommend them both highly enough. So many answers are wrong!, 13 Sep 2007
I'm using a version of this book which has a different cover to the one advertised, so hopefully this means that there is a new version of this book, which has fixed all the errors mentioned in other reviews. But, while this book is good for practicing higher level questions, many of the solutions are at best dubious, or at worst blatantly wrong/contradictory - which make it very confusing to use. I've used other similar publications and not been aware of such poor accuracy. Not to be recommended. Annoying, 26 Mar 2007
There are blatant mistakes in this book which make the whole process annoying and hindering, as you will always double check whether or not you are write or the book is write.
Furthermore, the explanations in the answers are rarely helpful. Explanations are provided for the most mundane questions, yet much tougher questions are answered without any explanation whatsoever.
Frustrating to say the least Sloppy editing makes this book a waste of money, 27 Nov 2006
On the first page of this book there is a warning that 'occasional errors can occur in a book of this kind'. Only when you try and use this book seriously do you realise what an understatement that is.
The frequency of errors (from simple typos to equations that don't add up) prevent this book from being a worthwhile purchase. You wouldnt expect it in the real exam, and nor should you expect it from a recognised publisher.
With proper editing, this book might be more deserving of your money
a good brainteaser, 23 Mar 2005
If you want to have a taste of what real numerical tests are, this could well be your choice. It has very similar level of difficulty as that of the ones you'll face in reality. Try to practice everyday up to your test day, and don't skip the advice at the beginning of the book. A bit of warning though, some problems are literally confusing; a few questions have obviously wrong answers; as for the mock tests, some time allowance are more than necessary while others are extremely tight. So don't be put off, all you need is a balance between speed and accuracy. Finally, questions in mock test 4 have more than one answers(why didn't he tell us in advance??) Overall, I enjoyed it.
Good overall, 09 Jul 2003
This book is better that many comparable books on the market for graduate tests, however the graphs are small and very difficult to read and some of the answers to the questions are blatantly wrong (they were checked by several maths tutors) which can be very off putting. Overall, worth buying to practice for, but tread carefully!
this book has shown me the path i had forgot, 31 Jul 2001
I am training for a career with the greater manchester county fire service.whilest looking for information on recruitment on there web pages i was given examples of books to buy. one of which was HOW TO PASS VERBAL REASONING (By Dr Harry Tolley professor at the University of Nottingham,and Dr Ken Thomas a chartered psychologist and author). I would like to thank them both for re-opening my mind to a world I had forgot was there.Whilest reading there book I have been given a hole new understanding of written english.I have also a better understanding of exams,the way they work and how to handle the nervousness before the exams, which is all thanks to this book and HOW TO PASS NUMERACY TESTS (Dr Harry Tolley and Dr Ken Thomas).I have never been a "reading type" of person but i will be buying more of there books as I want to be as prepared as possible.
An extremely useful text that covers most of the topics., 19 Feb 2001
This book provided me with excellent information on verbal reasoning tests. It begins by giving you an overview of what the tests are looking for, and then goes on to remind you of the rules of English; many of which none of us have learnt since we were in secondary school. From this basis there are then a variety of practice questions, and then mock exams. This is extremely useful as the practice questions help to get you up to speed, and then the exam helps you get use to the timed conditions. I have found this to be a very valuable text, and am convinced that it has helped me to pass recent Verbal Reasoning Tests. It is very easy to read, and provides you with just the right amount of information to equip you with the necessary skills for the exams. I would not hesitate to recommend this text to anybody - an absolute must for anybody having to face the daunting challenge of Verbal Reasoning Tests!
Not the same as the verbal reasoning tests of the top jobs!, 30 Aug 2000
The book is tiny - no wonder its only £8. I found it was completely different to the verbal reasoning tests given by the likes of Psion, BAe, KPMG, Arthur Anderson...etc. However, I must say that the book slightly improved my verbal reasoning in a way. The tests vary significantly in difficulty and there is no explanation of the answers what so ever! One or two tests do improve the way you look at sentences and make you understand and see patterns. No tests with paragraphs of text then questions where the answers should be true, false or can't say. That's what I wanted!
Absolutely terrible!!!!!, 18 Jan 2002
When you start reading the book and do the tests, be careful, because the book contains number of mistakes. I found it extremely irritable because it destructs you from your main goal of practising. DO not bother timing yourself, because you will more than like discover that many of the practical exercises to not make sense. Why? Simply because the author made a mistake or left a digit out. Then when if you decide to check your answer with the answers given in the book, you will first have to find that answer, simply because the author decided that they don't have to be in any particular order or, indeed, numbered correctly!
Overall, the book is a big disappointment and not worth it...
Not worth waisting your time reading it, 24 May 2001
Far too simple and nothing like the real tests that any one can face especially graduates and full of silly mistakes. The labels on diagrams don't help at all. All in all IT IS USELESS.
the truth, 19 Dec 2000
This book is comprehensive, but it is basic. If you are applying for a high-powered job, then expect much more challenging questions than this book contains. It is a good starter, but don't use it as a bible, or you'll find that you are in for a nasty surprise.
A vital book for candidates wanting to brush up on maths., 14 Dec 2000
This is a very good book for people taking selection tests at job interviews. Candidates often haven't had to think mathematically for a while, and what this book does is to get your brain working again. It was extremely useful, and the tests were in the 'selection test' format. It is great for those who have never sat numeracy tests, as it is a good reflection on the type of questions that will come up. I was impressed by the book, and it has helped me to become comfortable with numeracy tests, as well as improved my performance.
Must have before you go to any IB interview!, 20 Nov 2008
You need to work through that book before you go to ANY IB interview! It had questions I got asked in interviews at MS in both M&A and trading. Heard from a front office IT person that they got asked questions also.
I contains quite a lot of questions and I didn't have the time/nerve to go through all of them only to find out that I was asked a brain teaser at the end of chapter 1 in the interview - if only I had worked through everything more than once! So my advice: work through this book well before you go for interviews.
Having said that, I was also asked lots of questions which were not included in the book so you will also need to work through other relevant books in your area (eg Wilmott/Damodaran).
Re the 1-star review: it's not a general interview book and it's not advertised as such!
If you want to become a quant, this is the book, 13 May 2007
An excellent book, covering a wide range of basic topics that a would-be quantitative analyst needs to be comfortable with. Something few beginners appreciate is that both during interviews and during subsequent work as a quant analyst, a really deep, intuitive grasp of the basics is infinitely more important that nodding acquaintance with a host of fancy theories.
If you want to enter the profession, the 4 books I'd buy and really understand is this and its twin volume on Black-Scholes, Joshi's finance book, and Duffy's C++ book - if you really master the contents of those four, you're well on your way to success.
Such great books, 24 Oct 2005
I've recently finished a Financial Maths Course. A friend of mine had this book and as I was browsing it I realised the importance of it helping me prepare for interviews. I've got the book about a week ago and I can surely say that most of the questions I have faced so far in interviews are mentioned in this book. A must have! Furthermore, I also bought Timothy's other book the "Option Pricing and Trading". This one is exceptionally fantastic as well. Clearly written, helps me summarise and wrap-up all the things I was learning the last year. Without a doubt, Timothy Crack has done a fantastic job. PS. The only negative about this book (and something that Amazon.co.uk does NOT state), is that its E-book version does not allow printing (not to mention that it is more expensive).
An excellent book for any aspiring trader/quant, 29 Oct 2003
I'm a MSc Financial Maths student. For me, this book was the best help in preparing for gp interviews (for a trainee trader position) that I have had so far. It contains plenty of questions with detailed explanations, 0 filler. The author stresses in many occasions the importance of the reasoning process. I would definitely recommed this. I wish I have discovered this book earlier in my career!
Not very informative in handling proper interviews., 03 Sep 2001
The book is a light hearted look at possible interview questions asked by Wall Street Firms but does not tackle the problem of how to behave or handle interviews successfully.
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Customer Reviews
A simple, easy, excellent read., 14 Nov 2008
I bought this book two weeks before an interview, based on other peoples comments, and read it from cover to cover in five hours over a week.
It is very easy,uncomplicated and to the point book,with the information given in bite size and easy to remember chapters.
The auther also has the nack of building up your confidence too! Excellent, 01 Oct 2008
Great book, easy to read and full of good tips. I used it with the Job Interview DVD that I bought on Amazon Job Interview Skills - Extended DVD & CD as this shows the employers talking about what they look for in interviewees.
Both fantastic! well worth it , 25 Aug 2008
I agree with all the other folk here. This is a really helpful, short snappy little guide for interview preperation. A friend suggested it and every time she reads this book before an interview she gets the job ! More Top Stuff, 09 May 2008
Further on from my CV literature review, this book got me through two intense interviews resulting in me getting the job. While some of the content doesn't necessarily need to be taken in, some specific items made ALL the difference!
Rewrite your CV, get this book, read it and prepare for your interview at least one week before the event. You will not regret it, just put the effort in.
Really good book - covers all you'd expect and hope for..., 29 Feb 2008
Excellent book. Works really well to cover all the interview fundamentals. Read it alongside "How to Handle Your Recruitment Consultant". Both these books are excellent, and perfect for finding and landing your perfect job. Cannot recommend them both highly enough. So many answers are wrong!, 13 Sep 2007
I'm using a version of this book which has a different cover to the one advertised, so hopefully this means that there is a new version of this book, which has fixed all the errors mentioned in other reviews. But, while this book is good for practicing higher level questions, many of the solutions are at best dubious, or at worst blatantly wrong/contradictory - which make it very confusing to use. I've used other similar publications and not been aware of such poor accuracy. Not to be recommended. Annoying, 26 Mar 2007
There are blatant mistakes in this book which make the whole process annoying and hindering, as you will always double check whether or not you are write or the book is write.
Furthermore, the explanations in the answers are rarely helpful. Explanations are provided for the most mundane questions, yet much tougher questions are answered without any explanation whatsoever.
Frustrating to say the least Sloppy editing makes this book a waste of money, 27 Nov 2006
On the first page of this book there is a warning that 'occasional errors can occur in a book of this kind'. Only when you try and use this book seriously do you realise what an understatement that is.
The frequency of errors (from simple typos to equations that don't add up) prevent this book from being a worthwhile purchase. You wouldnt expect it in the real exam, and nor should you expect it from a recognised publisher.
With proper editing, this book might be more deserving of your money
a good brainteaser, 23 Mar 2005
If you want to have a taste of what real numerical tests are, this could well be your choice. It has very similar level of difficulty as that of the ones you'll face in reality. Try to practice everyday up to your test day, and don't skip the advice at the beginning of the book. A bit of warning though, some problems are literally confusing; a few questions have obviously wrong answers; as for the mock tests, some time allowance are more than necessary while others are extremely tight. So don't be put off, all you need is a balance between speed and accuracy. Finally, questions in mock test 4 have more than one answers(why didn't he tell us in advance??) Overall, I enjoyed it.
Good overall, 09 Jul 2003
This book is better that many comparable books on the market for graduate tests, however the graphs are small and very difficult to read and some of the answers to the questions are blatantly wrong (they were checked by several maths tutors) which can be very off putting. Overall, worth buying to practice for, but tread carefully!
this book has shown me the path i had forgot, 31 Jul 2001
I am training for a career with the greater manchester county fire service.whilest looking for information on recruitment on there web pages i was given examples of books to buy. one of which was HOW TO PASS VERBAL REASONING (By Dr Harry Tolley professor at the University of Nottingham,and Dr Ken Thomas a chartered psychologist and author). I would like to thank them both for re-opening my mind to a world I had forgot was there.Whilest reading there book I have been given a hole new understanding of written english.I have also a better understanding of exams,the way they work and how to handle the nervousness before the exams, which is all thanks to this book and HOW TO PASS NUMERACY TESTS (Dr Harry Tolley and Dr Ken Thomas).I have never been a "reading type" of person but i will be buying more of there books as I want to be as prepared as possible.
An extremely useful text that covers most of the topics., 19 Feb 2001
This book provided me with excellent information on verbal reasoning tests. It begins by giving you an overview of what the tests are looking for, and then goes on to remind you of the rules of English; many of which none of us have learnt since we were in secondary school. From this basis there are then a variety of practice questions, and then mock exams. This is extremely useful as the practice questions help to get you up to speed, and then the exam helps you get use to the timed conditions. I have found this to be a very valuable text, and am convinced that it has helped me to pass recent Verbal Reasoning Tests. It is very easy to read, and provides you with just the right amount of information to equip you with the necessary skills for the exams. I would not hesitate to recommend this text to anybody - an absolute must for anybody having to face the daunting challenge of Verbal Reasoning Tests!
Not the same as the verbal reasoning tests of the top jobs!, 30 Aug 2000
The book is tiny - no wonder its only £8. I found it was completely different to the verbal reasoning tests given by the likes of Psion, BAe, KPMG, Arthur Anderson...etc. However, I must say that the book slightly improved my verbal reasoning in a way. The tests vary significantly in difficulty and there is no explanation of the answers what so ever! One or two tests do improve the way you look at sentences and make you understand and see patterns. No tests with paragraphs of text then questions where the answers should be true, false or can't say. That's what I wanted!
Absolutely terrible!!!!!, 18 Jan 2002
When you start reading the book and do the tests, be careful, because the book contains number of mistakes. I found it extremely irritable because it destructs you from your main goal of practising. DO not bother timing yourself, because you will more than like discover that many of the practical exercises to not make sense. Why? Simply because the author made a mistake or left a digit out. Then when if you decide to check your answer with the answers given in the book, you will first have to find that answer, simply because the author decided that they don't have to be in any particular order or, indeed, numbered correctly!
Overall, the book is a big disappointment and not worth it...
Not worth waisting your time reading it, 24 May 2001
Far too simple and nothing like the real tests that any one can face especially graduates and full of silly mistakes. The labels on diagrams don't help at all. All in all IT IS USELESS.
the truth, 19 Dec 2000
This book is comprehensive, but it is basic. If you are applying for a high-powered job, then expect much more challenging questions than this book contains. It is a good starter, but don't use it as a bible, or you'll find that you are in for a nasty surprise.
A vital book for candidates wanting to brush up on maths., 14 Dec 2000
This is a very good book for people taking selection tests at job interviews. Candidates often haven't had to think mathematically for a while, and what this book does is to get your brain working again. It was extremely useful, and the tests were in the 'selection test' format. It is great for those who have never sat numeracy tests, as it is a good reflection on the type of questions that will come up. I was impressed by the book, and it has helped me to become comfortable with numeracy tests, as well as improved my performance.
Must have before you go to any IB interview!, 20 Nov 2008
You need to work through that book before you go to ANY IB interview! It had questions I got asked in interviews at MS in both M&A and trading. Heard from a front office IT person that they got asked questions also.
I contains quite a lot of questions and I didn't have the time/nerve to go through all of them only to find out that I was asked a brain teaser at the end of chapter 1 in the interview - if only I had worked through everything more than once! So my advice: work through this book well before you go for interviews.
Having said that, I was also asked lots of questions which were not included in the book so you will also need to work through other relevant books in your area (eg Wilmott/Damodaran).
Re the 1-star review: it's not a general interview book and it's not advertised as such!
If you want to become a quant, this is the book, 13 May 2007
An excellent book, covering a wide range of basic topics that a would-be quantitative analyst needs to be comfortable with. Something few beginners appreciate is that both during interviews and during subsequent work as a quant analyst, a really deep, intuitive grasp of the basics is infinitely more important that nodding acquaintance with a host of fancy theories.
If you want to enter the profession, the 4 books I'd buy and really understand is this and its twin volume on Black-Scholes, Joshi's finance book, and Duffy's C++ book - if you really master the contents of those four, you're well on your way to success.
Such great books, 24 Oct 2005
I've recently finished a Financial Maths Course. A friend of mine had this book and as I was browsing it I realised the importance of it helping me prepare for interviews. I've got the book about a week ago and I can surely say that most of the questions I have faced so far in interviews are mentioned in this book. A must have! Furthermore, I also bought Timothy's other book the "Option Pricing and Trading". This one is exceptionally fantastic as well. Clearly written, helps me summarise and wrap-up all the things I was learning the last year. Without a doubt, Timothy Crack has done a fantastic job. PS. The only negative about this book (and something that Amazon.co.uk does NOT state), is that its E-book version does not allow printing (not to mention that it is more expensive).
An excellent book for any aspiring trader/quant, 29 Oct 2003
I'm a MSc Financial Maths student. For me, this book was the best help in preparing for gp interviews (for a trainee trader position) that I have had so far. It contains plenty of questions with detailed explanations, 0 filler. The author stresses in many occasions the importance of the reasoning process. I would definitely recommed this. I wish I have discovered this book earlier in my career!
Not very informative in handling proper interviews., 03 Sep 2001
The book is a light hearted look at possible interview questions asked by Wall Street Firms but does not tackle the problem of how to behave or handle interviews successfully.
Job Applicant’s Little Helper, 23 Jan 2006
Interviewing is a basic way of obtaining information about a topic or a person. While most people think of interviews as part of the hiring process, they are also part of other social and business interactions. So, even though you may find them stressful, you should master the basics so you can present yourself and your qualifications in the best possible light. Most of author Rebecca Corfield’s advice is useful - although occasional suggestions are out of date, such as her idea that once you get your foot in the door for an interview, you are likely to receive a job offer. We recommend Corfield’s step-by-step manual to new entrants into the job market, such as recent college graduates and others who are nervous about being interviewed because they don’t know what to expect. Even experienced applicants will find the book a confidence booster.
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Customer Reviews
A simple, easy, excellent read., 14 Nov 2008
I bought this book two weeks before an interview, based on other peoples comments, and read it from cover to cover in five hours over a week.
It is very easy,uncomplicated and to the point book,with the information given in bite size and easy to remember chapters.
The auther also has the nack of building up your confidence too! Excellent, 01 Oct 2008
Great book, easy to read and full of good tips. I used it with the Job Interview DVD that I bought on Amazon Job Interview Skills - Extended DVD & CD as this shows the employers talking about what they look for in interviewees.
Both fantastic! well worth it , 25 Aug 2008
I agree with all the other folk here. This is a really helpful, short snappy little guide for interview preperation. A friend suggested it and every time she reads this book before an interview she gets the job ! More Top Stuff, 09 May 2008
Further on from my CV literature review, this book got me through two intense interviews resulting in me getting the job. While some of the content doesn't necessarily need to be taken in, some specific items made ALL the difference!
Rewrite your CV, get this book, read it and prepare for your interview at least one week before the event. You will not regret it, just put the effort in.
Really good book - covers all you'd expect and hope for..., 29 Feb 2008
Excellent book. Works really well to cover all the interview fundamentals. Read it alongside "How to Handle Your Recruitment Consultant". Both these books are excellent, and perfect for finding and landing your perfect job. Cannot recommend them both highly enough. So many answers are wrong!, 13 Sep 2007
I'm using a version of this book which has a different cover to the one advertised, so hopefully this means that there is a new version of this book, which has fixed all the errors mentioned in other reviews. But, while this book is good for practicing higher level questions, many of the solutions are at best dubious, or at worst blatantly wrong/contradictory - which make it very confusing to use. I've used other similar publications and not been aware of such poor accuracy. Not to be recommended. Annoying, 26 Mar 2007
There are blatant mistakes in this book which make the whole process annoying and hindering, as you will always double check whether or not you are write or the book is write.
Furthermore, the explanations in the answers are rarely helpful. Explanations are provided for the most mundane questions, yet much tougher questions are answered without any explanation whatsoever.
Frustrating to say the least Sloppy editing makes this book a waste of money, 27 Nov 2006
On the first page of this book there is a warning that 'occasional errors can occur in a book of this kind'. Only when you try and use this book seriously do you realise what an understatement that is.
The frequency of errors (from simple typos to equations that don't add up) prevent this book from being a worthwhile purchase. You wouldnt expect it in the real exam, and nor should you expect it from a recognised publisher.
With proper editing, this book might be more deserving of your money
a good brainteaser, 23 Mar 2005
If you want to have a taste of what real numerical tests are, this could well be your choice. It has very similar level of difficulty as that of the ones you'll face in reality. Try to practice everyday up to your test day, and don't skip the advice at the beginning of the book. A bit of warning though, some problems are literally confusing; a few questions have obviously wrong answers; as for the mock tests, some time allowance are more than necessary while others are extremely tight. So don't be put off, all you need is a balance between speed and accuracy. Finally, questions in mock test 4 have more than one answers(why didn't he tell us in advance??) Overall, I enjoyed it.
Good overall, 09 Jul 2003
This book is better that many comparable books on the market for graduate tests, however the graphs are small and very difficult to read and some of the answers to the questions are blatantly wrong (they were checked by several maths tutors) which can be very off putting. Overall, worth buying to practice for, but tread carefully!
this book has shown me the path i had forgot, 31 Jul 2001
I am training for a career with the greater manchester county fire service.whilest looking for information on recruitment on there web pages i was given examples of books to buy. one of which was HOW TO PASS VERBAL REASONING (By Dr Harry Tolley professor at the University of Nottingham,and Dr Ken Thomas a chartered psychologist and author). I would like to thank them both for re-opening my mind to a world I had forgot was there.Whilest reading there book I have been given a hole new understanding of written english.I have also a better understanding of exams,the way they work and how to handle the nervousness before the exams, which is all thanks to this book and HOW TO PASS NUMERACY TESTS (Dr Harry Tolley and Dr Ken Thomas).I have never been a "reading type" of person but i will be buying more of there books as I want to be as prepared as possible.
An extremely useful text that covers most of the topics., 19 Feb 2001
This book provided me with excellent information on verbal reasoning tests. It begins by giving you an overview of what the tests are looking for, and then goes on to remind you of the rules of English; many of which none of us have learnt since we were in secondary school. From this basis there are then a variety of practice questions, and then mock exams. This is extremely useful as the practice questions help to get you up to speed, and then the exam helps you get use to the timed conditions. I have found this to be a very valuable text, and am convinced that it has helped me to pass recent Verbal Reasoning Tests. It is very easy to read, and provides you with just the right amount of information to equip you with the necessary skills for the exams. I would not hesitate to recommend this text to anybody - an absolute must for anybody having to face the daunting challenge of Verbal Reasoning Tests!
Not the same as the verbal reasoning tests of the top jobs!, 30 Aug 2000
The book is tiny - no wonder its only £8. I found it was completely different to the verbal reasoning tests given by the likes of Psion, BAe, KPMG, Arthur Anderson...etc. However, I must say that the book slightly improved my verbal reasoning in a way. The tests vary significantly in difficulty and there is no explanation of the answers what so ever! One or two tests do improve the way you look at sentences and make you understand and see patterns. No tests with paragraphs of text then questions where the answers should be true, false or can't say. That's what I wanted!
Absolutely terrible!!!!!, 18 Jan 2002
When you start reading the book and do the tests, be careful, because the book contains number of mistakes. I found it extremely irritable because it destructs you from your main goal of practising. DO not bother timing yourself, because you will more than like discover that many of the practical exercises to not make sense. Why? Simply because the author made a mistake or left a digit out. Then when if you decide to check your answer with the answers given in the book, you will first have to find that answer, simply because the author decided that they don't have to be in any particular order or, indeed, numbered correctly!
Overall, the book is a big disappointment and not worth it...
Not worth waisting your time reading it, 24 May 2001
Far too simple and nothing like the real tests that any one can face especially graduates and full of silly mistakes. The labels on diagrams don't help at all. All in all IT IS USELESS.
the truth, 19 Dec 2000
This book is comprehensive, but it is basic. If you are applying for a high-powered job, then expect much more challenging questions than this book contains. It is a good starter, but don't use it as a bible, or you'll find that you are in for a nasty surprise.
A vital book for candidates wanting to brush up on maths., 14 Dec 2000
This is a very good book for people taking selection tests at job interviews. Candidates often haven't had to think mathematically for a while, and what this book does is to get your brain working again. It was extremely useful, and the tests were in the 'selection test' format. It is great for those who have never sat numeracy tests, as it is a good reflection on the type of questions that will come up. I was impressed by the book, and it has helped me to become comfortable with numeracy tests, as well as improved my performance.
Must have before you go to any IB interview!, 20 Nov 2008
You need to work through that book before you go to ANY IB interview! It had questions I got asked in interviews at MS in both M&A and trading. Heard from a front office IT person that they got asked questions also.
I contains quite a lot of questions and I didn't have the time/nerve to go through all of them only to find out that I was asked a brain teaser at the end of chapter 1 in the interview - if only I had worked through everything more than once! So my advice: work through this book well before you go for interviews.
Having said that, I was also asked lots of questions which were not included in the book so you will also need to work through other relevant books in your area (eg Wilmott/Damodaran).
Re the 1-star review: it's not a general interview book and it's not advertised as such!
If you want to become a quant, this is the book, 13 May 2007
An excellent book, covering a wide range of basic topics that a would-be quantitative analyst needs to be comfortable with. Something few beginners appreciate is that both during interviews and during subsequent work as a quant analyst, a really deep, intuitive grasp of the basics is infinitely more important that nodding acquaintance with a host of fancy theories.
If you want to enter the profession, the 4 books I'd buy and really understand is this and its twin volume on Black-Scholes, Joshi's finance book, and Duffy's C++ book - if you really master the contents of those four, you're well on your way to success.
Such great books, 24 Oct 2005
I've recently finished a Financial Maths Course. A friend of mine had this book and as I was browsing it I realised the importance of it helping me prepare for interviews. I've got the book about a week ago and I can surely say that most of the questions I have faced so far in interviews are mentioned in this book. A must have! Furthermore, I also bought Timothy's other book the "Option Pricing and Trading". This one is exceptionally fantastic as well. Clearly written, helps me summarise and wrap-up all the things I was learning the last year. Without a doubt, Timothy Crack has done a fantastic job. PS. The only negative about this book (and something that Amazon.co.uk does NOT state), is that its E-book version does not allow printing (not to mention that it is more expensive).
An excellent book for any aspiring trader/quant, 29 Oct 2003
I'm a MSc Financial Maths student. For me, this book was the best help in preparing for gp interviews (for a trainee trader position) that I have had so far. It contains plenty of questions with detailed explanations, 0 filler. The author stresses in many occasions the importance of the reasoning process. I would definitely recommed this. I wish I have discovered this book earlier in my career!
Not very informative in handling proper interviews., 03 Sep 2001
The book is a light hearted look at possible interview questions asked by Wall Street Firms but does not tackle the problem of how to behave or handle interviews successfully.
Job Applicant’s Little Helper, 23 Jan 2006
Interviewing is a basic way of obtaining information about a topic or a person. While most people think of interviews as part of the hiring process, they are also part of other social and business interactions. So, even though you may find them stressful, you should master the basics so you can present yourself and your qualifications in the best possible light. Most of author Rebecca Corfield’s advice is useful - although occasional suggestions are out of date, such as her idea that once you get your foot in the door for an interview, you are likely to receive a job offer. We recommend Corfield’s step-by-step manual to new entrants into the job market, such as recent college graduates and others who are nervous about being interviewed because they don’t know what to expect. Even experienced applicants will find the book a confidence booster.
Unhelpful, 16 Mar 2006
This book contains a comprehensive list of potential interview questions, but a lack of coherent structure makes this rather confusing. In addition, the book is geared very much towards the American job market, and many of its recommendations are not really applicable to job seekers in the UK.
This book is an excellent resource!, 17 Feb 1999
This book is an excellent guide for anyone who is nervous about interview questions. It guides you on what and what not to say, communication tips, illegal questions that you shouldn't have to answer, but may have to, behavior questions (how are your people skills?), stress questions (can you take the heat?), and what questions you should ask.
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Customer Reviews
A simple, easy, excellent read., 14 Nov 2008
I bought this book two weeks before an interview, based on other peoples comments, and read it from cover to cover in five hours over a week.
It is very easy,uncomplicated and to the point book,with the information given in bite size and easy to remember chapters.
The auther also has the nack of building up your confidence too! Excellent, 01 Oct 2008
Great book, easy to read and full of good tips. I used it with the Job Interview DVD that I bought on Amazon Job Interview Skills - Extended DVD & CD as this shows the employers talking about what they look for in interviewees.
Both fantastic! well worth it , 25 Aug 2008
I agree with all the other folk here. This is a really helpful, short snappy little guide for interview preperation. A friend suggested it and every time she reads this book before an interview she gets the job ! More Top Stuff, 09 May 2008
Further on from my CV literature review, this book got me through two intense interviews resulting in me getting the job. While some of the content doesn't necessarily need to be taken in, some specific items made ALL the difference!
Rewrite your CV, get this book, read it and prepare for your interview at least one week before the event. You will not regret it, just put the effort in.
Really good book - covers all you'd expect and hope for..., 29 Feb 2008
Excellent book. Works really well to cover all the interview fundamentals. Read it alongside "How to Handle Your Recruitment Consultant". Both these books are excellent, and perfect for finding and landing your perfect job. Cannot recommend them both highly enough. So many answers are wrong!, 13 Sep 2007
I'm using a version of this book which has a different cover to the one advertised, so hopefully this means that there is a new version of this book, which has fixed all the errors mentioned in other reviews. But, while this book is good for practicing higher level questions, many of the solutions are at best dubious, or at worst blatantly wrong/contradictory - which make it very confusing to use. I've used other similar publications and not been aware of such poor accuracy. Not to be recommended. Annoying, 26 Mar 2007
There are blatant mistakes in this book which make the whole process annoying and hindering, as you will always double check whether or not you are write or the book is write.
Furthermore, the explanations in the answers are rarely helpful. Explanations are provided for the most mundane questions, yet much tougher questions are answered without any explanation whatsoever.
Frustrating to say the least Sloppy editing makes this book a waste of money, 27 Nov 2006
On the first page of this book there is a warning that 'occasional errors can occur in a book of this kind'. Only when you try and use this book seriously do you realise what an understatement that is.
The frequency of errors (from simple typos to equations that don't add up) prevent this book from being a worthwhile purchase. You wouldnt expect it in the real exam, and nor should you expect it from a recognised publisher.
With proper editing, this book might be more deserving of your money
a good brainteaser, 23 Mar 2005
If you want to have a taste of what real numerical tests are, this could well be your choice. It has very similar level of difficulty as that of the ones you'll face in reality. Try to practice everyday up to your test day, and don't skip the advice at the beginning of the book. A bit of warning though, some problems are literally confusing; a few questions have obviously wrong answers; as for the mock tests, some time allowance are more than necessary while others are extremely tight. So don't be put off, all you need is a balance between speed and accuracy. Finally, questions in mock test 4 have more than one answers(why didn't he tell us in advance??) Overall, I enjoyed it.
Good overall, 09 Jul 2003
This book is better that many comparable books on the market for graduate tests, however the graphs are small and very difficult to read and some of the answers to the questions are blatantly wrong (they were checked by several maths tutors) which can be very off putting. Overall, worth buying to practice for, but tread carefully!
this book has shown me the path i had forgot, 31 Jul 2001
I am training for a career with the greater manchester county fire service.whilest looking for information on recruitment on there web pages i was given examples of books to buy. one of which was HOW TO PASS VERBAL REASONING (By Dr Harry Tolley professor at the University of Nottingham,and Dr Ken Thomas a chartered psychologist and author). I would like to thank them both for re-opening my mind to a world I had forgot was there.Whilest reading there book I have been given a hole new understanding of written english.I have also a better understanding of exams,the way they work and how to handle the nervousness before the exams, which is all thanks to this book and HOW TO PASS NUMERACY TESTS (Dr Harry Tolley and Dr Ken Thomas).I have never been a "reading type" of person but i will be buying more of there books as I want to be as prepared as possible.
An extremely useful text that covers most of the topics., 19 Feb 2001
This book provided me with excellent information on verbal reasoning tests. It begins by giving you an overview of what the tests are looking for, and then goes on to remind you of the rules of English; many of which none of us have learnt since we were in secondary school. From this basis there are then a variety of practice questions, and then mock exams. This is extremely useful as the practice questions help to get you up to speed, and then the exam helps you get use to the timed conditions. I have found this to be a very valuable text, and am convinced that it has helped me to pass recent Verbal Reasoning Tests. It is very easy to read, and provides you with just the right amount of information to equip you with the necessary skills for the exams. I would not hesitate to recommend this text to anybody - an absolute must for anybody having to face the daunting challenge of Verbal Reasoning Tests!
Not the same as the verbal reasoning tests of the top jobs!, 30 Aug 2000
The book is tiny - no wonder its only £8. I found it was completely different to the verbal reasoning tests given by the likes of Psion, BAe, KPMG, Arthur Anderson...etc. However, I must say that the book slightly improved my verbal reasoning in a way. The tests vary significantly in difficulty and there is no explanation of the answers what so ever! One or two tests do improve the way you look at sentences and make you understand and see patterns. No tests with paragraphs of text then questions where the answers should be true, false or can't say. That's what I wanted!
Absolutely terrible!!!!!, 18 Jan 2002
When you start reading the book and do the tests, be careful, because the book contains number of mistakes. I found it extremely irritable because it destructs you from your main goal of practising. DO not bother timing yourself, because you will more than like discover that many of the practical exercises to not make sense. Why? Simply because the author made a mistake or left a digit out. Then when if you decide to check your answer with the answers given in the book, you will first have to find that answer, simply because the author decided that they don't have to be in any particular order or, indeed, numbered correctly!
Overall, the book is a big disappointment and not worth it...
Not worth waisting your time reading it, 24 May 2001
Far too simple and nothing like the real tests that any one can face especially graduates and full of silly mistakes. The labels on diagrams don't help at all. All in all IT IS USELESS.
the truth, 19 Dec 2000
This book is comprehensive, but it is basic. If you are applying for a high-powered job, then expect much more challenging questions than this book contains. It is a good starter, but don't use it as a bible, or you'll find that you are in for a nasty surprise.
A vital book for candidates wanting to brush up on maths., 14 Dec 2000
This is a very good book for people taking selection tests at job interviews. Candidates often haven't had to think mathematically for a while, and what this book does is to get your brain working again. It was extremely useful, and the tests were in the 'selection test' format. It is great for those who have never sat numeracy tests, as it is a good reflection on the type of questions that will come up. I was impressed by the book, and it has helped me to become comfortable with numeracy tests, as well as improved my performance.
Must have before you go to any IB interview!, 20 Nov 2008
You need to work through that book before you go to ANY IB interview! It had questions I got asked in interviews at MS in both M&A and trading. Heard from a front office IT person that they got asked questions also.
I contains quite a lot of questions and I didn't have the time/nerve to go through all of them only to find out that I was asked a brain teaser at the end of chapter 1 in the interview - if only I had worked through everything more than once! So my advice: work through this book well before you go for interviews.
Having said that, I was also asked lots of questions which were not included in the book so you will also need to work through other relevant books in your area (eg Wilmott/Damodaran).
Re the 1-star review: it's not a general interview book and it's not advertised as such!
If you want to become a quant, this is the book, 13 May 2007
An excellent book, covering a wide range of basic topics that a would-be quantitative analyst needs to be comfortable with. Something few beginners appreciate is that both during interviews and during subsequent work as a quant analyst, a really deep, intuitive grasp of the basics is infinitely more important that nodding acquaintance with a host of fancy theories.
If you want to enter the profession, the 4 books I'd buy and really understand is this and its twin volume on Black-Scholes, Joshi's finance book, and Duffy's C++ book - if you really master the contents of those four, you're well on your way to success.
Such great books, 24 Oct 2005
I've recently finished a Financial Maths Course. A friend of mine had this book and as I was browsing it I realised the importance of it helping me prepare for interviews. I've got the book about a week ago and I can surely say that most of the questions I have faced so far in interviews are mentioned in this book. A must have! Furthermore, I also bought Timothy's other book the "Option Pricing and Trading". This one is exceptionally fantastic as well. Clearly written, helps me summarise and wrap-up all the things I was learning the last year. Without a doubt, Timothy Crack has done a fantastic job. PS. The only negative about this book (and something that Amazon.co.uk does NOT state), is that its E-book version does not allow printing (not to mention that it is more expensive).
An excellent book for any aspiring trader/quant, 29 Oct 2003
I'm a MSc Financial Maths student. For me, this book was the best help in preparing for gp interviews (for a trainee trader position) that I have had so far. It contains plenty of questions with detailed explanations, 0 filler. The author stresses in many occasions the importance of the reasoning process. I would definitely recommed this. I wish I have discovered this book earlier in my career!
Not very informative in handling proper interviews., 03 Sep 2001
The book is a light hearted look at possible interview questions asked by Wall Street Firms but does not tackle the problem of how to behave or handle interviews successfully.
Job Applicant’s Little Helper, 23 Jan 2006
Interviewing is a basic way of obtaining information about a topic or a person. While most people think of interviews as part of the hiring process, they are also part of other social and business interactions. So, even though you may find them stressful, you should master the basics so you can present yourself and your qualifications in the best possible light. Most of author Rebecca Corfield’s advice is useful - although occasional suggestions are out of date, such as her idea that once you get your foot in the door for an interview, you are likely to receive a job offer. We recommend Corfield’s step-by-step manual to new entrants into the job market, such as recent college graduates and others who are nervous about being interviewed because they don’t know what to expect. Even experienced applicants will find the book a confidence booster.
Unhelpful, 16 Mar 2006
This book contains a comprehensive list of potential interview questions, but a lack of coherent structure makes this rather confusing. In addition, the book is geared very much towards the American job market, and many of its recommendations are not really applicable to job seekers in the UK.
This book is an excellent resource!, 17 Feb 1999
This book is an excellent guide for anyone who is nervous about interview questions. It guides you on what and what not to say, communication tips, illegal questions that you shouldn't have to answer, but may have to, behavior questions (how are your people skills?), stress questions (can you take the heat?), and what questions you should ask.
Great Book - Well written answers, 13 Jul 2007
I bought this along with another for a Customer Services Job and I was very impressed with the quality of the information and the answers. It covers probably the questions that are most likely to be asked and for me I think probablay 80% of the questions in my interview were actually in the book.
Useful Resource, 26 Apr 2006
Very much written with the UK job market in mind and the answers are less 'gushing' than the American targeted book I also bought. Nicely structured and easy to navigate with about 50 competency based questions which I found really useful.
Very Useful Book, 01 Apr 2006
I bought this book because I am new to the job market and I had very little idea of how to answer questions at an interview. To be fair there are some answers which were not so useful because I dont have work experience yet but I appreciated the answers to questions for school leavers and graduates. Theres about 10 such as why choose that college/ subjects etc and some nice detail on how to answer. So good book.
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Customer Reviews
A simple, easy, excellent read., 14 Nov 2008
I bought this book two weeks before an interview, based on other peoples comments, and read it from cover to cover in five hours over a week.
It is very easy,uncomplicated and to the point book,with the information given in bite size and easy to remember chapters.
The auther also has the nack of building up your confidence too! Excellent, 01 Oct 2008
Great book, easy to read and full of good tips. I used it with the Job Interview DVD that I bought on Amazon Job Interview Skills - Extended DVD & CD as this shows the employers talking about what they look for in interviewees.
Both fantastic! well worth it , 25 Aug 2008
I agree with all the other folk here. This is a really helpful, short snappy little guide for interview preperation. A friend suggested it and every time she reads this book before an interview she gets the job ! More Top Stuff, 09 May 2008
Further on from my CV literature review, this book got me through two intense interviews resulting in me getting the job. While some of the content doesn't necessarily need to be taken in, some specific items made ALL the difference!
Rewrite your CV, get this book, read it and prepare for your interview at least one week before the event. You will not regret it, just put the effort in.
Really good book - covers all you'd expect and hope for..., 29 Feb 2008
Excellent book. Works really well to cover all the interview fundamentals. Read it alongside "How to Handle Your Recruitment Consultant". Both these books are excellent, and perfect for finding and landing your perfect job. Cannot recommend them both highly enough. So many answers are wrong!, 13 Sep 2007
I'm using a version of this book which has a different cover to the one advertised, so hopefully this means that there is a new version of this book, which has fixed all the errors mentioned in other reviews. But, while this book is good for practicing higher level questions, many of the solutions are at best dubious, or at worst blatantly wrong/contradictory - which make it very confusing to use. I've used other similar publications and not been aware of such poor accuracy. Not to be recommended. Annoying, 26 Mar 2007
There are blatant mistakes in this book which make the whole process annoying and hindering, as you will always double check whether or not you are write or the book is write.
Furthermore, the explanations in the answers are rarely helpful. Explanations are provided for the most mundane questions, yet much tougher questions are answered without any explanation whatsoever.
Frustrating to say the least Sloppy editing makes this book a waste of money, 27 Nov 2006
On the first page of this book there is a warning that 'occasional errors can occur in a book of this kind'. Only when you try and use this book seriously do you realise what an understatement that is.
The frequency of errors (from simple typos to equations that don't add up) prevent this book from being a worthwhile purchase. You wouldnt expect it in the real exam, and nor should you expect it from a recognised publisher.
With proper editing, this book might be more deserving of your money
a good brainteaser, 23 Mar 2005
If you want to have a taste of what real numerical tests are, this could well be your choice. It has very similar level of difficulty as that of the ones you'll face in reality. Try to practice everyday up to your test day, and don't skip the advice at the beginning of the book. A bit of warning though, some problems are literally confusing; a few questions have obviously wrong answers; as for the mock tests, some time allowance are more than necessary while others are extremely tight. So don't be put off, all you need is a balance between speed and accuracy. Finally, questions in mock test 4 have more than one answers(why didn't he tell us in advance??) Overall, I enjoyed it.
Good overall, 09 Jul 2003
This book is better that many comparable books on the market for graduate tests, however the graphs are small and very difficult to read and some of the answers to the questions are blatantly wrong (they were checked by several maths tutors) which can be very off putting. Overall, worth buying to practice for, but tread carefully!
this book has shown me the path i had forgot, 31 Jul 2001
I am training for a career with the greater manchester county fire service.whilest looking for information on recruitment on there web pages i was given examples of books to buy. one of which was HOW TO PASS VERBAL REASONING (By Dr Harry Tolley professor at the University of Nottingham,and Dr Ken Thomas a chartered psychologist and author). I would like to thank them both for re-opening my mind to a world I had forgot was there.Whilest reading there book I have been given a hole new understanding of written english.I have also a better understanding of exams,the way they work and how to handle the nervousness before the exams, which is all thanks to this book and HOW TO PASS NUMERACY TESTS (Dr Harry Tolley and Dr Ken Thomas).I have never been a "reading type" of person but i will be buying more of there books as I want to be as prepared as possible.
An extremely useful text that covers most of the topics., 19 Feb 2001
This book provided me with excellent information on verbal reasoning tests. It begins by giving you an overview of what the tests are looking for, and then goes on to remind you of the rules of English; many of which none of us have learnt since we were in secondary school. From this basis there are then a variety of practice questions, and then mock exams. This is extremely useful as the practice questions help to get you up to speed, and then the exam helps you get use to the timed conditions. I have found this to be a very val | | |