Supervisor Test
This test identifies candidates comfortable with functioning in a supervisory role and monitoring the work of others.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose:
This test identifies candidates comfortable with a supervisory role directing the work of others, and who will maintain a good flow of information, stay on top of delegated assignments, and are stable and dependable.
You need supervisors who adapt to change, work hard, and want to learn. Obviously, they need to be smart and process a lot of information and make logical decisions based on using complex information.
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:
Contact us to learn how we can customize test content to meet your specifications.
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 |
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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 Test Evaluates:
| Undesirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
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| 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 |
| Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Resilience | Calm, level-headed, handles stress well |
| 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 to New Experience | Enjoys learning and new ideas, adapts well to change |
| Gives up easily, tends to find fault easily | Optimism | Perseveres in spite of difficult challenges |
| Prefers working on own | Teamwork | Enjoys working in collaborative fashion |
| Does the minimum | Work Drive | Willing to go the extra mile |
