Psychometric Tests: A Valuable Tool for Employers

Psychometric tests are standardised psychological measurements of knowledge, abilities, attitudes or personality traits. Psychometric tests have been extensively used in commercial, academic and educational settings for centuries and their popularity has continued to increase. Psychometric tests work by recording candidate’s responses to a set of questions, designed to measure a specific psychological construct, such as cognitive ability or personality.

Generally speaking, psychometric tests for selection and assessment can be grouped into two categories, Cognitive Ability Tests (aptitude tests) and Personality Questionnaires. Reasons behind psychometric tests by employers are job performance, organisational experience, convenience, return on investment and objectivity. Candidates to clear psychometric test are advised to practise thoroughly, do not try to cheat, choose testing environment wisely, brush up basic skills, download an up to date web browser and stay calm regarding the same.

Within cognitive ability tests, following comes:

1.       Numerical Reasoning Test

2.       Verbal Reasoning Test

3.       Logical/Diagrammatic Reasoning Test

4.       Error Checking Test

5.       Critical Thinking Test

Personality questionnaires are even more versatile and personality tests can measure the following variables:

1.       Leadership Potential

2.       Team Working

3.       Development Needs

4.       Competency Potential

5.       Competency Potential

6.       Values

Thus, Psychometric Testing is a Valuable Tool for Both Employers & Employees and hence should be concern and conduct.