Internships for most major firms begin from June. While some companies only require an online application, others require applicants to undergo online tests (known as web tests) before deciding to hire.
I am sure many students are not prepared for these web tests.
I sat for one by a stock firm recently and felt the difficulty of completing the test before the time limit, especially when I am not familiar with the answering techniques.
Moreover, there are some test formats where you cannot proceed to the next section if you have not completed all the questions in the current section.
Web tests are used by companies to pick out the capable individuals.
Therefore scores on these tests are also taken into account when deciding to hire.
It is important to know how to ace these tests in order to secure an internship.
The following are the types of web tests used in hiring interns:
1. 玉手箱 (tamatebako)
Conducted by SHL-Japan Ltd, this comprehensive career aptitude test is used by many companies. The test includes an ability component and personality component. Under the ability component, there are 3 Arithmetic questions, 3 Japanese Language questions and 2 English Language questions, with a total of 8 questions.
2. WEBテスティング
Conducted by Recruit Holdings, it is known as one of the difficult web tests. This is also widely utilized by companies. A calculator is required for this test with a time limit of 35 minutes in total. There are both language and non-language questions.
3. TG-WEB
This is a test conducted by Humanage.
4. Web-CAB
Another test by SHL-Japan Ltd, this test is a gauge of overall abilities. The content and format of questions are slightly differemt from typical web tests. This test is mainly used by IT companies.
I recommend looking through guide books and test banks specially for these tests. The books are sold at many bookstores or you can check out the libraries in your school.
I am sure many students are not prepared for these web tests.
I sat for one by a stock firm recently and felt the difficulty of completing the test before the time limit, especially when I am not familiar with the answering techniques.
Moreover, there are some test formats where you cannot proceed to the next section if you have not completed all the questions in the current section.
Web tests are used by companies to pick out the capable individuals.
Therefore scores on these tests are also taken into account when deciding to hire.
It is important to know how to ace these tests in order to secure an internship.
The following are the types of web tests used in hiring interns:
1. 玉手箱 (tamatebako)
Conducted by SHL-Japan Ltd, this comprehensive career aptitude test is used by many companies. The test includes an ability component and personality component. Under the ability component, there are 3 Arithmetic questions, 3 Japanese Language questions and 2 English Language questions, with a total of 8 questions.
2. WEBテスティング
Conducted by Recruit Holdings, it is known as one of the difficult web tests. This is also widely utilized by companies. A calculator is required for this test with a time limit of 35 minutes in total. There are both language and non-language questions.
3. TG-WEB
This is a test conducted by Humanage.
4. Web-CAB
Another test by SHL-Japan Ltd, this test is a gauge of overall abilities. The content and format of questions are slightly differemt from typical web tests. This test is mainly used by IT companies.
I recommend looking through guide books and test banks specially for these tests. The books are sold at many bookstores or you can check out the libraries in your school.
