When you’re employing a new member of staff you want to ensure you pick the right person for the job. Mistakes can be costly and time-consuming.
Personality testing can improve the selection process and this is where psychometric testing comes in. Psychometric assessments can reveal a large amount of precise information about a job applicant, measuring either aptitude or personality – or both.
Around two-thirds of medium to large organisations use this kind of testing alongside the traditional methods such as interviewing and assessment centres. Moreover, it is estimated that nearly half of UK managers applying for a job take some form of online test.
There are also certain circumstances where psychometric assessments are valid within the working environment including team building exercises and resolving disputes between teams.
At Halcyon HR we are fully qualified in a range of psychometric assessments including SHL, MBTI, Belbin and others. We can tailor our approach using psychometric assessments to your own exact requirements.