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Personal Style I Assessment Test

Use the PSI if you cannot find an exact match for the job you seek to fill. This all-purpose test has been validated across a wide range of settings and outcomes.

Pre-Employment Test


Purpose: The Personal Style I assessment includes a set of traits suitable for evaluating candidates going into a wide variety of positions. In general, this tests screens for someone who is trustworthy, dependable, easy to get along with, team-oriented and open to new ideas, with a strong work ethic.

About This Test: This test will take most candidates approximately 45-60 minutes. It consists of 2 parts:

  • An untimed personality assessment
  • An untimed General Cognitive Aptitude Test (includes verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning)

What the Report Gives You: A graphical display of personality trait scores, feedback regarding strengths and developmental concerns, explanation of aptitude results and suggested interview questions.

Testing Process:

  • Immediate score report upon completion.
  • Proctoring desirable but not required.
  • The use of mobile phones is discouraged.

Options: If the position requires problem solving, multi-tasking and critical thinking skills, consider adding a measure of cognitive ability. RA’s Personal Style II includes personality + aptitude and can be found here: https://resourceassociates.com/tests/personal-style-assessment-ii-test/

Contrast to the Personal Style Assessment II + Career Development Report: When you choose this option, the candidate takes the Personal Style II but it results in TWO reports: (1) an evaluative report for the hiring manager and (2) a career development report suitable for sharing with the job candidate or new hire. The career development report can be used for personal growth or for coaching purposes. To view & purchase this test, click here.

Sample Personality Item:

For the statement 
on the left
I feel very strongly about it
I feel it describes me most of the time
I can’t decide between the two statements
I feel it describes me most of the time
I feel very strongly about it
For the statement 
on the right
No matter how busy I am, I always take the time to do careful proofing and correct mistakes.
My job is so demanding and hectic that I rarely take the time to proof my work.
Sample Questions for General Cognitive Aptitude Test

Sample verbal reasoning item: House is to dwelling as car is to ____________.

(A) transportation
(B) traveling
(C) speed
(D) automobile
(E) mechanical

Sample numerical reasoning item: Which number comes next in this series? 3 6 9 19 22 25

(A) 32
(B) 35
(C) 52
(D) 15
(E) 28

Sample abstract reasoning item: Which figure would come next in the series?

(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)

The Personal Style I Assessment Test Evaluates:

Less Desirable Behaviors Test Content Desirable Behaviors
Slow learner, overwhelmed with complexity General Cognitive Aptitude Quick learner, handles challenging tasks well
Argumentative, critical, demeaning Agreeableness Pleasant, easy going, respectful
Timid; hesitant to speak up; lets other people direct actions and conversations Assertiveness Able to persuade and influence; can direct actions and conversations
Fails to live up to promises Conscientiousness / Dependability Reliable, dependable
More concerned about self than customers. Stingy with time and service Customer Service Responsiveness Concerned about customer satisfaction, giving and helpful
Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily Emotional Stability / Resilience Calm, level-headed, handles stress well
Prefers to deal with a small number of people Extroversion Enjoys interacting with a lot of people
Bends rules to suit own purposes Integrity Strong moral code
Finds fault easily, negative attitudes Optimism / Enthusiasm Believes In positive future, good motivator
Sticks with tried-and-true approaches, resistant to new ideas Openness to New Experience Enjoys learning and new ideas, innovative
Doesn’t want to coordinate with others Teamwork Able to coordinate and work cooperatively
Sensitive about people’s feelings, focuses on feelings vs. business goals Tough-mindedness / Ruggedness Hard-nosed all about business objectives, able to make difficult decisions
Does the minimum Work Drive Willing to go the extra mile

Validity Information: Click here to view RA's Technical Manual for details about test dimension development, reliability & validity.


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