Psychometric Personality Test
This all-purpose, “personal style” test has been validated across a wide range of jobs.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose:
RA’s Psychometric Personality Test 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:
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:
If the position also requires problem solving, multi-tasking and critical thinking skills, consider add a measure of cognitive ability. RA’s Personal Style II includes personality + aptitude and can be found here: https://resourceassociates.com/tests/psychometric-personality-and-aptitude-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 differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Psychometric Personality Test Evaluates:
| Less Desirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Resilience / 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 |
