What do you know about the Psychometric test, and that test is useful in HR hiring process, Why ?

Psychometric test or psychological test is important tools to assess the applicant's personalities, it determine the level of IQ and other psychological factors on personality. Thats why it is so important to HR in screening the applicants.

In addition to the above psychometric tests are a filtering mechanism or a bottleneck mechanism designed to screen and select the best candidate based on their strengths and weaknesses regardless of their educational backgrounds.

 

The types include but are not limited to;

• Numerical tests - to test basic arithmetic
• Logical Reasoning tests - to test how to use basic information to arrive at an answer.
• Verbal Reasoning tests - for evaluation of information, arguments and statements.
• Non Verbal Reasoning tests - for testing diagrammatic and or spot patterns.

 

Why use them;

1. To screen a wide group of applicants
2. To assess a person's culture fit and role sync.
3. To tally against a sample of successful mangers and graduate candidates.
4. To select the best talent among all.
5. To measure intelligence, critical reasoning, motivation and personality profile

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The word psychometric is from the Greek words mental and measurement. Psychometrics use for the  study concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement, which includes the measurement of knowledge, abilities, attitudes, personality traits, and educational measurement, Psychometric tests are a standard and scientific method used to measure individuals' mental capabilities and behavioral style. Psychometric tests are designed to measure candidates' suitability for a role based on the required personality characteristics of the candidate