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What are Psychometric Assessments?
Psychometric assessments are often used by employers to assess a candidate’s ability, personality, emotional intelligence and motivation levels as they relate to the role they are applying for. Candidates are typically asked to respond to a series of statements about their preferred behaviour at work, or with abilities assessments may be given problems to solve (for example: verbal, numerical or general problem solving questions).
Why are Psychometric Assessments Used?
Psychometric assessments typically offer a more objective, reliable, and valid view of the candidate compared to more traditional selection methods such as unstructured interviews, reference checks and resumes. This is because all candidates are exposed to the same objective assessment and as such the opportunity for personal bias is limited. Furthermore, characteristics that are known to relate to future job performance are focused on.
How are the Results Used?
Psychometric assessment is just one piece of the selection process. The results are typically considered along with other sources of information, such as your interview and reference checks. In this way, your assessment results are considered to be ‘hypotheses’ about your likely preferences, behaviour and ability, which are later corroborated by other sources of information.
How Do I Prepare
There is typically not much you can do to prepare for psychometric assessments; however, there are some things you can do to help you feel more at ease the attached pdf will provide you with some tips! - Click here to see pdf
Receiving Feedback
In most instances you are entitled to receive feedback on your results, which may help you clarify your suitability for different kinds of work and identify areas for development. You can arrange for verbal feedback to be provided to you after a recruitment decision has been made. Please note that all feedback is conducted in verbal format.
Useful Links
SHL Practice Assessments http://www.shldirect.com
SHL Assessment Login Page (OPQ & Abilities) www.shlsolutions.com
Emotional Intelligence Login Page (MSCEIT & Baron EQi) www.mhsassessments.com
See PDF for more information on psychometric assessments.
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