Situation Reaction Test

 

Situation Reaction Test is a psychometric test commonly used by interviewers. Interviewers use this test to understand candidates' ability, intelligence, analytical ability, decisiveness and other behavioural traits.

Situation Reaction Tests are very helpful tools for interviewers, as these tests help them assess candidates' attitude to challenges and problems of work and life. 

Candidates appearing for interview should learn to respond aptly and smartly, as what they speak reflect their mindset. Moreover, learning the way to handle difficult situations improves their personality. In our life, we can not change some situations and circumstances, but we can change our reactions to them.

How to answer an SRT question:

- At first, believe in yourself. Think that the problem is not bigger than your ability.

- Take a few seconds to understand the problem and its causes.

- Think of various alternatives, and pick the best one.

Some SRT Questions:

(1) If your employer asks you to sell a mirror to a blind person...

[See, most candidates would give up further thinking and would say that they can not do it, as they believe a blind person does not need a mirror. But if you think smartly, you would realize that a blind person is not an orphan, and he may have family members who can use a mirror. Now you are ready to respond.]

Answer: I would surely accept the task to do so. I will meet the blind man, and talk about all good features of the mirror, and convince him to buy it for his family members.

(2) If an interviewer asks you: "Can you work in our company without salary?"...

[Here, most candidates would not think much and give short answer. Their answer would be either 'yes' or 'no'. If they say 'yes', this reflects their immaturity, and if they say 'no', this shows their non seriousness for this job/ position. You should understand that the interviewer intends to test your smartness. So, you should think of a way how to convince him/her for both job and salary. Now you are ready to respond.]

Answer: I wish I could. This job means a lot to me, and working in this company is like a dream coming true. But, as I have my own needs, and I do have some responsibilities, it would be difficult for me continue my job without salary.

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