The Maersk PLI tests play a prominent role in the employee selection process and therefore should be prepared for quite intensively. This PrepPack™ offers just the kind for thorough and efficient practice that is required to succeed on the tests.
To get a glimpse of what the PLI test, or the PI Cognitive Assessment, is all about, watch the following video:
Prior to getting into the PI Test, let’s take a moment to briefly look at the interview process at Maersk. It should be noted that with so many various positions in the company, the process can vary according to position and seniority, however, after looking at a number of positions, here is a rough overview of what you can expect.
Stage 1: Visit the website and fill out the online application process.
Stage 2: You will take assessment tests like the PI and behavioral testing.
Stage 3: You will be sent several questions by email and respond by answering the four questions in a brief two minute pre-recorded video. You will return the video by email.
Stage 4: Now comes the in-person interview with a hiring manager and a member of the HR Team.
Stage 5: If you pass the interview, Maersk will invite you to Maersk Assessment Day. This will include panel interviews among other tasks.
Stage 6: You sign your contract and start the on-boarding process.
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Find out more regarding the exciting job opportunities offered by Maersk in over 130 countries below:
Maersk Entry Level Jobs
This is a great place to start for young and ambitious individuals looking to begin a challenging and rewarding international career. The opportunities you will run into as an entry-level applicant include various graduate and maritime education programmes.
Shipping Careers
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Offshore Careers
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Back to Work (B2W) Programme – India
This career transition programme offers flexible job opportunities for women re-entering the workforce. This specific programme is available in India for women professionals who have worked a minimum of 4 consecutive years in the following areas:
A strong grasp of both written and spoken English are necessary for applying to this programme. Additionally, candidates should possess certain interpersonal skills in order to be considered to progress through the recruitment process.
As you can see, the opportunities offered by Maersk are all very unique. Don’t miss out on a chance of a lifetime – start preparing for the Maersk recruitment process and tests today!
As a precursor to our PI Assessment Test overview, it is important to understand the overall purpose of the exam. This precursor should help give the reader some background and context before launching into its fine detail.
The test is designed to give your future employer a way to broadly evaluate your cognitive capacity. By looking at such metrics like speed, visualization, memory, and attention to details, the hirer, will better assess how you will adapt and handle challenges and tasks within the organization.
The PI Cognitive is comprised of three topics, including: Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal reasoning. Each topic in turn contains sub-topics, as detailed below.
Numerical Reasoning - Number series, Math Problems, Word Problems.
Verbal Reasoning - Analogies, Formal Logic, Antonyms.
Non-Verbal Reasoning - Spatial Awareness, Logical Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning.
Assent is the opposite of...
Assent means 'compliance,' so the antonym is refusal. Agreement is a synonym. Climb and cooperation are not related. Therefore, the correct answer is refusal.
Which number has the lowest value?
The correct answer is (D). (A) 1/4 = 0.25. (B) 2/3 + 0.25 = 0.67 + 0.25 = 0.92. (C) 4/5 - 0.45 = 0.80 - 0.45 = 0.35. (D) 5/8 - 0.40 = 0.63 - 0.40 = 0.23. Therefore, the correct answer is (D).
Dave, Erin, and Frank each own a different breed of dog.
Erin owns a pug.
Dave does not own a golden retriever.
Conclusion:
Frank owns a golden retriever.
If the assumptions are true, is the conclusion:
The correct answer is Cannot be determined based on the information.
According to the first assumption, Dave, Erin, and Frank each own a different breed of dog.
According to the third assumption, Dave does not own a golden retriever.
Thus, Frank may or may not own a golden retriever.
Therefore, the correct answer is Cannot be determined based on the information."
Timeframe: The test will be 12 Minutes in length and will include a running clock, which can be found on the right side of the screen.
Question Format: The test will use the multiple choice format , which means that you will choose a correct answer from among a preset list of 4-5 possible answers.
Number of Questions: 50 (5 questions per page)
Test Aids: Test aids such as calculators are not allowed for use during the test.
After completing your test, the score will be immediately and automatically available. We will now briefly explain how the test is calculated and what it means for your candidacy.
Raw – Ranging from 17-23, this simply tallies all your right answers together. Thus, it can be assumed that the average PI Cognitive Assessment score is a 20.
Percentile – The percentile score indicates how you fared against all test takers combined. For instance, if you are in the 70th percentile that means you did better than 70% of all test takers.
Sub-Score - The sub-score is also broken down according sub-categories mentioned above.
Please note that there is no “negative scoring” so you will not be penalized for wrong answers, thus it is important to mark every single answer as this can only boost your score.
Generally speaking either the hiring manager or HR will be in charge of proctoring the test. PI trains companies to take on this role.
No the test is “culturally neutral” meaning you do not need any special knowledge of a specific culture or society to answer the questions.
No, the test builders have taken this into account by programming the test to download all questions before you begin the test. However, it is highly advised not to use a cell phone or IPad due to the processing power of the machines.
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