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What is an aptitude test and what does it measure?...How to do well in Aptitude tests?....Interview Advice: Learn How to Tell a Story

What is an aptitude test and what does it measure?...How to do well in Aptitude tests?....Interview Advice: Learn How to Tell a Story

Written By Prof.Sumit Rastogi  for  Everything About CMS Blog 

WHAT IS AN APTITUDE TEST AND WHAT DOES IT MEASURE?

Aptitude tests are designed to measure your work-related cognitive capacity. The concept behind these tests is that each test question has only one correct answer, and everyone can correctly solve all the test questions. The only difference between people is in how quickly they can correctly complete the test (i.e. answer all the test questions). That’s why these tests are always timed. The time is defined in such a way that only 1% to 5% of the population can correctly solve all the test questions within the allowed time frame.
What do aptitude tests measure? These tests measure what psychologists refer to as your fluid and crystallized intelligence. The theory of fluid and crystallized intelligence suggests that people’s intelligence is composed of a number of different abilities that interact and work together to produce overall individual intelligence.
Fluid intelligence is the ability to think and reason abstractly and solve problems. It’s more commonly known as ‘street smarts’ or the ability to ‘quickly think on your feet’

Crystallized intelligence is the ability to learn from past experiences and relevant learning, and to apply this learning to a situation. Employers, obviously, will only be interested in your ability to apply your learnings to work-related situations.

How to do well in Aptitude tests?

(from The New York Times)

Shaan Patel, who scored a perfect 2400 on the SAT, is the author of “SAT 2400 in Just 7 steps” and a co-creator of an SAT prep course for Veritas Prep. He is a medical student at the University of Southern California.
The SAT is a significant exam for many college-bound high school students, but it doesn’t have to be a source of significant stress. As the French scientist Louis Pasteur said, “Chance favors the prepared mind.”
In that spirit, here are strategies to help you best prepare for the SAT:

Practice Under Test-Day Conditions

It’s no secret that practicing for the Aptitude test improves your score.But most students don’t realize how much how their practice matters.


As much as possible, try to create test-day conditions when you study. Use written practice exams during timed sessions. No cellphones, no music.

Write your responses in the test booklet.

By preparing under the same conditions you will encounter on test day, you will decrease surprises and increase your confidence and comfort with the exam.

The Interview

When it comes to recruiting and hiring, we know one thing to be true: interviewing can make or break a candidate. Maybe there really is a lack of experience, skill-related issue not easily determined by scanning a resume or simply heavy competition, but typically, if you are good enough to be brought in, the job is yours to win – or lose. Enter the valuable skill of storytelling.

Interview Advice: Learn How to Tell a Story

By Laurie
I always tell people that likability is the key factor in finding a job.

Personal referrals always beat resumes. Informal networking always beats an email. People who are seen do better than the anonymous inquiries in an email system.

For me, it is all about extending the window of judgment by being as neutral and inoffensive as possible. No crazy smells. No crazy clothes. When you finally open your mouth, it’s also important to stifle any personal opinions or ideas that can kill your likability quotient.

This is why it’s important for you to learn how to tell your story.
In order to find a job, you need to know some truths about yourself. Who are you?  What are the things you most enjoy?

Don’t memorize lines. Dig deeper. If you can tell your story, you can manage those awful behavior-based questions that come your way. You can very easily give an example of a time you failed on a project — and talk about what you learned from an experience — if you know exactly what you did and what you would do differently next time.

The problem is that so few of us know how to tell a story. At the very least, you have to establish a setting. Beyond that, you must understand what motivates you as a character within that setting. We can’t develop our narrative because we are mired in the lies we tell ourselves to seem more accomplished than we really are.

Finally, few of us understand how to end a story. Why are you here in my office asking for a job? If you don’t have a clear ending, I will make one up for you in my head. And I’ll probably misjudge you.

So how do you learn how to tell a story?

• Read
• Go to the movies.
• Watch TV.
• Pay attention to short stories.

And then ask your friends and colleagues to tell you their stories. Listen to what they say and don’t say. Then do better.

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Integrating All Social Circles of IILM GREATER NOIDA

 If one thing that can give anyone a decisive and strategic advantage is Social Media.But The advantage can only be exploited properly if all social sites are managed in unison.It is an old Saying

"United We stand,Divided We fall"

The same goes true for Social Media as well.With the IILM Greater noida blog now alive and kicking,Its time To launch Stage 2,which is to make the blog reach out to as many as we can.With this intention in mind We are integrating all communities,facebook groups,youtube,flickr,twitter accounts of IILM Greater Noida with our IILM CLairvoyance blog today.

It is going to improve our reach and save us time.

Also I came to know during interaction with my cms counterparts that they do not want to join or be part of Clairvoyance because our blog remains Solely for IILM GSM,kindly consider my request that We have to decide headings on the basis of "Search Engine Optimisation" Specifications.

We are also happy to inform you that integration of IILM clairvoyance with all facebook communities of IILM Greater noida also means We are bringing Students,Faculty and Academia under one Umbrella.We cannot be successful unless we get the support of everyone.

We are very proud of the fact that IILM Management has always been supportive and encouraging us,so have our teachers.This has inspired us to work harder and more religiously.We are expanding the CLairvoyance blogging team to now 10 members.

The members will be acessed on grounds of their dedication and hardwork and commitment to the blog.

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When I would turn 40-IILM GSM

My Working parents raised me very modestly,they taught me to survive alone,to back my instincts and go alone.It was hard to comprehend then why two well of hard working parents ,one a lecturer and one an Officer with the Indian Railways,would raise their only son so modestly,teaching him to curtail his desires,and get things he wants on his own.

The World changes every moment,Does it Not?

What If I turned 40 one day,and looked back,I would not be satisfied with whatever I would achieve then,and this is one thing that scares me.

But then If I were to apply this to a country or our Society as a whole,How would India be After 20 years?

We have imbibed the best practices from the World,but with development,our values have detoriated,have they not?

Kalam Sahab,Talks about a Knowledge superpower for India by 2020,but What if this Quest for knowledge,the race to be the best,stripped us of our values.The Values you and I,have grown up with,Do not lose them?

Keep them Intact,Because those Values are you,You lose them,you lose The beauty of being an Indian,you lose the pride of coming from the Culture where religions have existed in peace and hormony,We have given the world Buddhism,we have given the world Zero,We have given them peace.

The only thing I Wish for myself when I Turn 40 is to have children who respect me ,who respect our culture,and for me,I wish,That When my Parents look at me,I be the mirror of them where  they can look at themselves and be satisfied that they raised me Well.

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Healing Herbs....!!!-IILM GSM

Herbs have been used for centuries to soothe and to heal. According to Wikipedia:

Herbs have long been used as the basis of traditional Chinese herbal medicine, with usage dating as far back as the first century CE and before. Medicinal use of herbs in Western cultures has its roots in the Hippocratic (Greek) elemental healing system, based on a quaternary elemental healing metaphor.

With such a long history of use, herbs most certainly have a place in the survival garden. With that in mind, today I offer a few suggestions to get you started in creating your own healing garden.

Basil: People don’t usually think of basil as a healing herb and yet traditionally it is called the “king of herbs”. It is used medicinally as a natural anti-inflammatory and is thought to have mild antiseptic functions. Some healing uses are for flatulence, lack of appetite, nausea and cuts and scrapes.

It is also superb on spaghetti and in pesto, but then you already knew that. Basil is an annual plant so you will have to start anew each year.

German Chamomile: Chamomile is one of the most popular herbs in the Western world. Its flower heads are commonly used for infusions, teas and salves. These in turn can be used to treat indigestion, anxiety and skin inflammations. As a tea, it serves as a mild sedative to help with sleep.

Feverfew: This perennial is a member of the sunflower family and has been used for centuries in European folk medicine as a remedy for headaches, arthritis, and fevers. The name feverfew comes from a Latin word meaning “fever reducer.”

Its many uses include easing headache pains – especially migraines. This is done by chewing on the leaves. A tea made from the leaves and flowers is said to relieve the symptoms of arthritis.

Lemon Balm: Lemon balm is a member of the mint family. Considered a calming herb, it has been used as far back as the Middle Ages to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion. Even before the Middle Ages, lemon balm was steeped in wine to lift the spirits, help heal wounds, and treat venomous insect bites and stings.

As with many other herbs in your healing garden, lemon balm promotes relaxation and a sense of calm.

Parsley: While not one of my favorites, there is nothing like a sprig of parsley to take away bad breath. It is no wonder that this biennial (meaning it lives for two years) is used to decorate and garnish plates in the fanciest of restaurants.

When brewed as a tea, parsley can help supplement iron in a person’s diet, particularly for those who are anemic. Drinking parsley tea also boosts energy and overall circulation of the body, and helps battle fatigue from lack of iron. Other uses? Parsley tea fights gas and flatulence in the belly, kidney infections, and bladder infections. It can also be an effective diuretic.

Sage: Did you know that the genus name for sage is “salvia” which means “to heal”? In the first century C.E. Greek physician Dioscorides reported that sage stopped bleeding of wounds and cleaned ulcers and sores. He also recommended sage juice in warm water for hoarseness and cough.

In modern times, a sage tea is used to soothe mouth, throat and gum inflammations. This is because sage has excellent antibacterial and astringent properties.

Thyme: Back during medieval times, thyme was given to knights before going in to battle. The purpose was to infuse this manly man with vigor and courage.

These days, thyme used to relieve coughs, congestion, indigestion and gas. This perennial is rich in thymol, a strong antiseptic, making thyme highly desirable in the treatment of wounds and even fungus infections. Thyme is a perennial that does well, even in cooler, Pacific Northwest climates.

Rosemary: Long ago, rosemary was known as “the herb of remembrance.” Even today, in places like Australia and New Zealand, it is used as a symbol of remembrance since it is known to help sharpen mental clarity and stimulate brain function. You might recall that many statues of the ancient Greeks and Romans show men wearing sprigs of rosemary on their heads – signifying mental acuity.

The needles of the delightfully fragrant rosemary plant can be used in a tea to treat digestive problems. The same tea can also be used as an expectorant and as a relaxing beverage that is helpful for headaches. Other healing uses include improving memory, relieving muscle pain and spasms, stimulating hair growth, and supporting the circulatory and nervous systems.

Lavender: I saved my personal favorite for last. Of course it helps that I have an abundant amount of fragrant lavender in my yard.

A tea made from lavender has many uses with one of the foremost being its ability to have a calming effect on a person’s mind and body. To that end, lavender can promote a sense of well-being and alleviate stress. It is also useful for dealing with various gastrointestinal issues such as upset stomachs and flatulence.

Because it is a strong antiseptic, lavender tea, when applied topically, can help heal cuts, wounds and sores. It can also be used to mitigate bad breath.

How to Make an Herbal Tea

The process of making a pot of herbal tea is in itself healing. Perhaps that has something to do with the proactive effort involved in doing something positive for one’s own self and well-being. And, luckily, brewing an herbal tea is easy.

To make an herbal tea, first bring some cool water to a boil. While waiting for the water to boil, fetch a non-mental container that will be used to brew the tea. A quart mason jar works nicely for this purpose. You do not want to use a metal container since the metal may interfere with the purity and taste of the tea.

Add 2 tablespoons of fresh (or 1 tablespoon of dried herb or crushed seed) to the empty pot or jar for each cup of water. Then, and this is the important part, add an extra 2 tablespoons of fresh (or 1 tablespoon of dried) herbs “for the pot.” So, for example, if you are making 2 cups of hot tea, you would use 6 tablespoons of fresh herbs or 3 tablespoons of dried herbs.

Pour the boiling water over the herbs and let them steep, covered, for about 5 minutes give or take. There is no exact time since everyone’s strength preference is difference. When ready, strain the herbs and pour the tea into a cup. At this point you may want to garnish your heavenly – and healing – cup of tea with honey, citrus fruits or additional herb sprigs.

For iced tea, increase the quantity of herbs in the basic recipe by 1 1/2 to allow for dilution from the melting ice.

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