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BLOOMBERG APTITUDE TEST

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HR TESTevaluating finance

aptitude and career skills

english language assessment test

practical application of knowledge

global online test

retakes available

WHAT IS THE BLOOMBERG APTITUDE TEST?

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8 subject areas

tested on the bat

Char t & Graph

MATH SKILLS

ANALYTICAL

GlobalMARKETS

NEWSA N A L Y S I SINVESTMENT

BANKING ECONOMICS

FINANCIALSTATEMENTANALYSIS

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There are 100 employees in a conference room in New York City. Younote that 99% of them are managers. How many managers would needto leave the conference in order to reduce the percentage of managers inthe hall to 98%?

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There are 100 employees in a conference room in New York City. Younote that 99% of them are managers. How many managers would needto leave the conference in order to reduce the percentage of managers inthe hall to 98%?

Choose one answer___________________________________________________________________

1) 12) 23) 504) 98

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Why is this important?

- A firms success or failure may depend on assumptions made and numbers crunched by someone racing against the pressure of time and stress.

What are we assessing?

- Tests how well you can work with % in word problems- How quickly you rely on assumptions under pressure

Why is this relevant to employers?

- Companies spend the most time recruiting “Quant Jocks” who can rapidly quantify outcomes. SAMPLE

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Which statement describes the correlation between the percent changes in the Bloomberg Pure Play Dry-Bulk Shipping Index and the Baltic Dry Index?

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1) The correlation is between zero and one2) The correlation is between zero and negative one3) The correlation is greater than one 4) The correlation is less than negative one

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Which statement describes the correlation between the percent changes in the Bloomberg Pure Play Dry-Bulk Shipping Index and the Baltic Dry Index?

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1) The correlation is between zero and one2) The correlation is between zero and negative one3) The correlation is greater than one 4) The correlation is less than negative one

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Why is this important?

- Analysis of the correlation between different variables give valuable insight that drives business decisions, trading strategies and projections

What are we assessing?

- Your ability to analyze and interpret data presented in graphical form

- Familiarity with correlation concepts

Why is this relevant to employers?

- Many trading and investment decisions are made based on careful analysis of the movement of prices and markets

- The ability to analyze such data is key to making good decisions

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ACCESS TO PERSONAL PROFILE

CHECK SCORES DISCOVER STRENGTHS

COMPARE SKILLS WITH PEERS

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THE BLOOMBER APTITUDE TEST CAN START

YOUR FINANCIAL CAREER.

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NON-FINANCE

Most non-Finance students end up in Business/Finance careers Assess your suitability for a career in Business Showcase your aptitude in a fair objective platform Highlight your strengths in Career Skills Use to get jobs in Non-Finance Companies too Print out results and use to distinguish yourself at interviews

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FINANCE See how theory learnt is applied in real world situations Know what type of scenarios to expect in work place Discover which roles in Finance you are better suited for Evaluate strengths against Global Peers Be contacted for roles that match your skills Able to specify preferred employment location on profile

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FAQ’S How do I prepare for the Test?

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What happens if I fail the BAT?

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BLOOMBERG APTITUDE TESTWhat is the BAT?

The BAT is a global, standardized online test designed to assess a student’s abilities and a variety of comprehensive skills relevant to opportunities within the business world.• 2 hours long• 100 multiple choice questions• 8 sections - scored on 0-50 scale• Final score on a 200-800 scale• Global percentile ranking• No prep necessary• Free on campus

Chart and Graph Analysis

12%

News Analysis

12%

Economics12%

Math14%

Analytical Reasoning12%

Financial Statement Analysis

12%

Investment Banking

12%

Global Markets

14%