Katie Roberts

Psychometric Testing and

Pre-Employment Assessments


Psychometric testing or pre-employment assessments provide an objective method of determining the suitability of an applicant for a position. They enable you to gain a deeper insight into a candidate’s skills and abilities and reduce your recruitment costs by making better hiring decisions.

Psychometric testing allows you to:

  • Compare candidates’ aptitude and cognitive abilities;
  • Determine whether candidates have the right personality fit for a position;
  • Assess candidates’ accuracy, productivity, commitment and work ethic; and
  • Predict candidates’ future sales performance.

Assessments

1. Work Personality Index

$175 inc GST

The Work Personality Index measures personality traits that directly influence a person's work performance and task effectiveness. It offers an insight into an individual's typical workplace behaviour and is suitable for all employment categories. The WPI measures the following personality traits:

Energy and Drive

Ambition
Initiative
Energy
Leadership
Flexibility

Work Style

Persistence
Attention to Detail
Rule-following
Dependability

Working with Others

Teamwork
Concern for Others
Outgoing
Democratic

Dealing with Pressure and Stress

Self-Control
Stress Tolerance

Problem Solving Style

Innovation
Analytical Thinking

Duration: 20 minutes

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2. Aptitude Test – Verbal and Numerical Reasoning

$125 inc GST

The Verbal Reasoning Test provides a measure of an individual's ability to identify and understand concepts and arguments in written documentation and verbal communication, and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written formats. Items include vocabulary, analogies, word relationships and verbal reasoning.

The Numerical Reasoning Test provides a measure of an individual's ability to analyse and interpret data, graphs, and statistics and the ability to perform numerical calculations. Items include number series, arithmetic reasoning and the application of reasoning to abstract problems.

Duration: 40 minutes

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3. Sigma Survey for Sales Professionals

$195 inc GST

The Sigma Survey for Sales Professionals analyses the strengths and weaknesses of sales candidates. It describes an individual's expected level of performance on the skills and personal characteristics critical for success in sales. It measures 28 dimensions including propensity for risk taking, persuasiveness, negotiation, interpersonal skills, planning, flexibility, ambition and motivation.

Duration: 40 minutes

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4. Employee Screening Questionnaire

$125 inc GST

The Employee Screening Questionnaire screens for positive work-related qualities and counterproductive work behaviours. It is designed to identify job candidates who are most likely to be productive, accurate, provide excellent customer service, and be loyal to the organisation. In addition, it identifies applicants who are most likely to engage in counterproductive work behaviours, such as lateness, theft, sabotage, absenteeism, bogus sick days, loafing, alcohol and drug abuse and security, confidentiality and safety violations.

Duration: 15 minutes

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The Process

To purchase one or more assessments, please contact us

We will then email you the instructions for the assessment, which you can forward to candidates.

Once candidates have completed the assessment online, their report will be emailed to you.

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