Psychometric Personality and Aptitude Test
This all-purpose, “personal style” test with aptitude has been validated across a wide range of jobs.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose:
RA’s Psychometric Personality and Aptitude Test 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/psychometric-personality-test/
Sample Personality Item:
| 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. |
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 Psychometric Personality and Aptitude 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, lacks courage to confront difficult subjects | Assertiveness | Willing to present their opinion and debate various options |
| Fails to live up to promises | Conscientiousness | Reliable, dependable |
| Not service minded | Customer Service Orientation | Enjoys serving people |
| Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Stability / Maturity | Calm, level-headed, handles stress well |
| Doesn’t want to have to deal with people | Extroversion | Likes people involvement at work |
| Bends rules to suit own purposes | Integrity / Trustworthiness | Strong moral code |
| Sticks with tried-and-true approaches, resistant to new ideas | Openness | Enjoys learning and new ideas, innovative |
| Finds fault easily, negative attitudes | Optimism / Enthusiasm | Believes In positive future, good motivator |
| Doesn’t want to coordinate with others | Teamwork | Able to coordinate and work cooperatively |
| Careless, disorganized | Tough-mindedness | Organized, planful |
| Does the minimum | Work Drive | Willing to go the extra mile |
