Supervisor
This test identifies candidates comfortable with functioning in a supervisory role and monitoring the work of others.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose:
RA’s Supervisor test batteries are screening tools developed for jobs associated with small team manager roles. A curated personality test identifies key behaviors like adapting to change, showing up on time and wanting to learn, maintaining a good flow of information, staying on top of assignments, and remaining calm under pressure while directing the work of others. The addition of a general mental aptitude component assesses problem-solving, quick thinking and new learning capabilities.
Select From These Options:
Supervisor
Express
$30
- A smaller number of personality trait measures targeting behaviors specific to this role
- A timed test of General Reasoning
Supervisor
Core
$35
- An untimed personality assessment targeting behaviors specific to this type of job
- 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.
NOTE:
If you want a similar assessment (but one including the open-ended sentence completion section) for a first line leadership role, you should choose the Team Leader / Crew Leader test.
Sample Personality Item:
| For the statement on the left |
| 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 | ||
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 Supervisor Evaluates:
| Undesirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
|---|---|---|
| Slow to learn, needs simple tasks | General Mental Ability* | Quick learner, clever, handles complexity well |
| Critical, argumentative, contentious | Agreeableness* | Easy-going, slow to anger, pleasant |
| Uncomfortable in lead roles, easily bullied | Assertive Leadership* | Persuasive, influential, comfortable in lead roles |
| Fails to live up to promises | Conscientiousness* | Lives up to obligations, adheres to rules |
| Immature, unpredictable, moody | Emotional Stability* | Mature, stable, predictable |
| Aloof, sparse communications | Extroversion* | Keeps people well informed, builds relationships |
| Bends rules to suit own purposes | Integrity* | Strong moral code |
| Doesn’t feel responsible for how employees feel about their jobs | Managerial Human Relations* | Good motivator for others, tries to help others succeed in their careers |
| Does not stay on top of tasks that have been assigned to others | Managerial Task Structuring* | Stays on top of tasks that have been assigned to others |
| Sticks with tried-and-true approaches, resistant to new ideas | Openness* | Enjoys learning and new ideas, innovative |
| Gives up easily, tends to find fault easily | Optimism* | Perseveres in spite of difficult challenges |
| Prefers “hands off” managerial style; allows more autonomy and self-direction | Task Structuring Leadership* | Inclined to manage closely; provide feedback; keep track of progress |
| Prefers working on own | Teamwork* | Enjoys working in collaborative fashion |
| Does the minimum | Work Drive* | Willing to go the extra mile |
(Note: the asterisk (*) denotes that the personality dimension is included in the Express version of the test.)
