The Psychological Exam

The good news is that you do not need to study for this test.  The bad news is that there is no way of studying for this test.

The Psychological Exam is special and scary all at the same time because there is a certain air of mystery and uncertainty that comes with it.

So what is the goal of this exam?  It's too extreme to say that the goal is to find out if you're cray-cray or not but hey, there is some grain of truth into it.  Seriously, the goal is to find out if your personality is a perfect fit for the post that you will be occupying.

It is important for the DFA to get some sort of assurance that you are mentally and psychologically healthy.  That is, you are the type of person who will not go bonkers when exposed to high levels of stress because believe me, there is an abundance of stress as far as the job is concerned.

From dealing with OFW concerns to keeping your composure when you feel like jumping in a fit of rage at the negotiator in front of you, this word has 'stress' written all over it.  BUT it will be fun.

You will be given a battery of tests during the Psychological Exam and this will range from personality tests to ingenuity tests.  The best way to tackle this test is to be honest.  After all, it's better to save yourself from what you might not really be able to handle later on.

There is a particular profile of a diplomat that the DFA is looking for so the test is about whether or not you are a perfect fit.

Prepare for this exam by having a good rest and bathing in positive vibes all over.  It really helps to be in a good mood.

One thing to note here is that Psychological Exams only show tendencies.  It does not have your destiny carved in stone.  Experiences can and might change or highlight some of these tendencies.  The point here is that DFA is trying to nip the problem in the bud just in case some of us really turn out to have a high tendency to go cuckoo but we just don't know it yet.