Personal Style II Assessment Test
This comprehensive PSI test finds candidates who learn quickly, can handle a large information load, and make decisions based on complex information.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose:
The Personal Style II, RA’s flagship personality + aptitude assessment, is suitable for evaluating candidates going into a wide variety of positions. Hiring managers can use this test to screen candidates for their problem-solving ability as well as attributes like integrity, work ethic, openness, assertiveness, team orientation and the ability to get along well with coworkers and customers.
About This Test:
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:
A personality-only version of this assessment can be found here:
https://resourceassociates.com/tests/personal-style-i-personality-only-assessment-test/
Contrast to the Personal Style Assessment II + Career Development Report: This is the Personal Style Assessment 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:
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People at work would say I focus on the upside of plans and downplay the possibility of problems. |
People at work would say I always focus on what can go wrong. |
Sample Questions for General Cognitive Aptitude Test:
Sample verbal reasoning item: House is to dwelling as car is to ____________. | (A) transportation | ||
Sample numerical reasoning item: Which number comes next in this series? 3 6 9 19 22 25 | (A) 32 | ||
Sample abstract reasoning item:
Which figure would come next in the series?
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(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Personal Style II Assessment Test Evaluates:
| Less Desirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
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| 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 |
