What is Psychometric Test?           

Psychometric tests explore the candidate’s capabilities, aptitude for the job and personality which fits with the vision and goals of the organization.

Psychometric tests are the standard and logical method used to measure the behavioral capacity and mental capabilities of people. These assessments are primarily intended to gauge whether the person is suitable for a particular role based on two core skills personality and ability. They are used to measure the unseen skills which cannot be accurately evaluated during a face to face interview.

They are the complementary weapon used in the selection process or training purpose to make the hiring or engagement experience better. Acquainting oneself with these tests will aid in better, faster and precise decision making.

The Science of Psychometric Tests

The idea of psychometric assessments hasn’t unraveled itself from the diamond mines, it was always there, it’s existence can be traced to the early 20th century. Alfred Binet was the mind behind the first intelligence test in 1905.

Since then these tests have been an ingredient of the selection process in organizations, who use these tests to evaluate the candidates on their personality, behavior, and aptitude.

Over the last decade, psychometric assessments moved from being a luxury into becoming an industrial norm across different stages of the employee life cycle. It has become an integral part of the business world. Despite its deep roots in the organizational ecosystem currently, the field remains largely vague to most people not labeled professionals in the field of psychology. And many overlook the aspect of measurement.

In fact, almost all domains of applied psychology unite under the concept of measurement. Psychometrics is designed to do just that, and the term itself is an abbreviation for ‘psychological measurement’

Why are the Psychometric Tests Scores so Important?

Some job-seekers believe that job experience speaks louder than test results, and while that may be true for jobs with low competition (under 10 applicants), it becomes less true as competition rises, especially above 50 applicants. The more applicants that join the race, the greater weight the tests have in the process.

Practically, this means that in many cases, only the top 5-10% of test takers are even considered for an interview, as the aim is to narrow the pool of applicants down to 10-20. In short, when applying for companies running wide scale recruitment, scoring very high on the test is critical.

What Your High Score Will Affect?

• Your success in the job interview– Your chances of getting hired will rise exceedingly since you will be given top priority during the interview and hiring process. Since every company is searching for the most outstanding candidates, getting an outstanding score can higher your chance of success.
• Potential for Higher Salary– Recruiting companies are looking to hire the best candidates possible, so they would be willing to pay higher wages for exceptional candidates.
• Future Promotional Opportunities– Psychometric test results will be stored in your personal portfolio. Once an opportunity arises for promotion to a higher position, your test scores will be reviewed by the company to determine whether your scores are high enough to match their expectations.

Globali Jobs in collaboration with Psychometrica truly believe that people are an organisation’s biggest asset! And also its biggest challenge!

Psychometrica has an experienced and trained team of psychologists who have developed the range of psychometric assessments. Thus, our tests are psychometrically sound. What’s more, they have been designed keeping in mind the psyche and the attitudes of today’s working generation. Thus, they are best suited to profile your strength and development areas. Additionally, our detailed reports will provide you with in-depth insights, enabling you to understand what makes each of them tick and how to get the best out of them.