Psychometrics is increasing in popularity with Irish employers and with this most jobseekers are familiar with this term. Having said this there are many employers and jobseeker who do not understand
Psychometrics, what it involves and why it is used in Assessment and Selection.
Basically Psychometrics is an area of study about the measurement of "psychological" aspects of individuals. Aspects such as abilities, knowledge, personality, or skills. There is a huge range of tests and test providers which can be quite confusing. Below I have identified a few of the more popular assessments used in recruitment – Ability Tests and Personality Questionnaires.
Personality Questionnaires – Personality
Questionnaires are a very popular tool used in recruitment. They provide an indication of a persons preferred behavioural style at work, information on how a candidate will fit in certain work environments, how they work with other individuals and how they will cope with different job duties. The most popular personality questionnaire used in Ireland is the OPQ32 Personality Questionnaire.
Ability Tests – There is a large range of work based ability tests. The most popular ability tests are numerical and verbal reasoning tests. Ability Tests measure an individual’s current ability and their future potential.
Why do companies use psychometrics?
Enhanced Hiring Decisions – Research has proven that the combination of a competency based interview and psychometric testing is the best approach to predicting job suitability.
CV’s, Interviews & References don’t work – Traditional methods of recruitment do not work.
Fair &
Objective – Hiring staff in Ireland is becoming a minefield legally.
Psychometrics improves objectivity and reduces subjective decisions.
Psychometrics is a fairer approach to recruitment.
Most important
of all – Psychometrics saves time and money.
See more at: Psychometrics.ie and Measurability: Psychometric Testing