Some Keys to Success for CASPer
– You would do well to consider what SJTs are designed for. They are built to be a quick judge of someone’s character, and the CASPer exam is no different. If you understand this, then you will understand how to do well in the test.
– Bear in mind that you are better to ‘overdo it’ than ‘underdo it.’. Whilst you should try to convey an accurate portrayal of yourself and your beliefs, remember that the test is looking to assess your ability as a future professional, and to do that they must adhere to the strictest levels of professionalism. This can mean taking decisions that could seem a bit more zealous than you might otherwise. A typical example might be: ‘imagine that a friend has downloaded a mark scheme to a class test from the internet and tells you excitedly that you will both do well. The class test is unimportant and does not decide a final grade.’ In a situation like this, you should explain to the friend that this constitutes cheating, and could give you both an unfair advantage – even though the test is unimportant – and that it could damage both of your abilities in the future, as you will not have properly learnt the content.
 – Review the model answers. As with anything, only perfect practice makes perfect. You must therefore ensure that you prepare with model answers throughout. At BlackStone Tutors we have a bank of more than 150 model questions and answers for the CASPer exam. You will learn and improve only through comparing your answers to model answers, and making adjustments as you progress.
– Stay within the boundaries of the question. Your response to any given question should be based only on the information provided in the question. If information is missing, you should draw attention to this, and explain that you would like to find that information out. Do not make assumptions, and avoid basing your actions on your own previous experience – be it in real life or with previous questions.
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– Consider your role. Your responses will necessarily be different depending on the role that you have been given by the question. This is a key part of any SJT, and something you should be aware of when sitting the CASPer. Many scenarios will explain that you are a co-worker, a friend, a student or a manager. You must consider the role that you have been given and reflect quickly on how it might change your response, and what is likely to be considered a good response type for someone in that role. What is a great response as a manager might be considered rash and unprofessional in a junior employee.