How to prepare for a math quickness/accuracy pre-interviews?

[jmcgraw]

Hello,

I am applying for some jobs that have pre-interview tests. Here is one description:

the first stage in the application process involves a brief (8 minute) numerical test which assesses candidates’ math speed and accuracy. Only candidates who meet xxxxxx’s qualifications will be considered to continue with interview process.

This is for a finance job, and I am an electrical engineering major with a pretty high gpa. So I obviously have a solid math background, but what should I expect from these kinds of tests?

How should I prepare? What to anticipate? Mainly I don't want to be nervous, but of course I'd also really like to ace the thing.

Thanks.

 

[mal4mac]

What's 13 * 17. Quick! ... Too slow

You can find books on this kind of thing, just search on google for "improving speed and accuracy in mathematics". Oops your threead is at the top! But at number three:

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=...&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=4&ct=result

 

[Hippo]

Make sure you have a small Calculator in your pocket and don't let them see you using it. :shy: