Personal Style I (Personality Only) 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: This online assessment includes a basic set of personality trait suitable for evaluating candidates going into a wide variety of positions. In general, this tests for someone who is moral and has a strong work ethic, is easy to get along with, assertive, enjoys teamwork and is a team player.
About This Test: This test will take most candidates approximately 20-30 minutes. It consists of 1 part:
- An untimed personality assessment
What the Report Gives You: A graphical display of personality trait scores, feedback regarding strengths and developmental concerns, and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process:
- Immediate score report upon completion.
- Proctoring desirable but not required.
- The use of mobile phones is discouraged.
Options: Contact us to learn how we can customize the test content for your hiring process or the way information is presented in the report to meet your specifications.
Sample Personality Items:
For the statement on the left |
| For the statement on the right | |||||
I prefer to let others take the initiative to get things going when projects are stalled. |
I prefer to take the initiative to get things going when projects are stalled. | ||||||
I prefer working in a quiet environment where I don’t have to talk to people very often. |
I prefer working in a busy environment with a lot of activity and social interaction. | ||||||
I put forth a great deal of effort at work because my real passion is my career. |
I come to work and do what is asked of me, but my real enjoyment in life is when I go home. |
(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Personal Style I (Personality Only) 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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