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What you need to know about the CCAT
The CCAT is a popular test employers use when hiring for mid to high-level jobs. The purpose of this test is to establish how well you can take in new information, digest it, and make decisions and solve problems based on that information. Your critical thinking skills are also assessed. The results give an employer a preview of how well you might do in training for your new position.
While the questions on the CCAT are not divided by type on the test, they fall into three skill areas:
- verbal
- math and logic
- spatial reasoning
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What are the costs?
The employer requiring the CCAT should cover any cost involved.
What should I bring?
There is no calculator allowed, but you may use pencil and paper. You will receive instructions from the employer about any other items necessary for testing.
How is it scored?
Upon completion of the CCAT, you will receive a raw score (the number correct out of 50 questions) and a percentile ranking, which shows how you did compared to others who took the test. There is no penalty for wrong answers. It is important to note that fewer than one percent of test-takers answer all 50 questions, and the average raw score is 24. Both the raw and percentile scores are sent to your employer.
What kind of job can I get?
Generally, taking the Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT) is required by employers of managers, consultants, salespeople, analysts, lawyers, financial workers, and certain workers in the technology field. As you can imagine, there is quite a range of employment opportunities involved, but most of the prospective positions are mid- to high-level in nature.
Am I eligible?
There are no overall eligibility requirements other than a prospective employer’s referral to take the CCAT.
Why does it matter?
Your prospective employer is seeking more information about how well you use new information and how you apply it. Your score on this test is a good indicator of your ability to think critically and solve problems. These skills are apparently important to the employer if they have asked you to take the CCAT.
What salary can I expect?
The exact nature of the position will determine where your salary falls, but according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, salaries for jobs that require the CCAT seem to be in the $79,000 to $130,000 range.
When is it available?
The CCAT is usually taken at home after you receive an email from your employer. If the test is being used in the hiring process, it is normally required.
How much time is allowed?
The CCAT is an extremely short test. You’ll only have 15 minutes to answer as many of the 50 questions as possible. This allows approximately 18 seconds per question, but very few candidates even approach finishing all the questions.
There is, however, no time limit for reading the instructions, so be sure you understand them before beginning the test.
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