Nowadays, the recruitment process demands not only thoroughness but also a strategy that aligns with the dynamic needs of organizations. This is where psychometric testing comes into play. It is essential for scientifically evaluating candidates’ abilities, going beyond resumes and interviews. The Recruitment Alternative (TRA) offers a complete recruitment solution with police and VEVO checks, along with other assessments.
Simplifying the Recruitment Process
TRA simplifies the recruitment process, making it straightforward for both clients and candidates. By overseeing the complete recruitment process, from sourcing to final verifications, TRA guarantees that clients and candidates are freed from any extra tasks. This seamless strategy not only improves productivity but also reduces administrative duties, enabling companies to prioritize their main activities.
The Importance of Psychometric Tests in Recruitment
Psychometric testing plays a crucial role in recruitment as it offers a comprehensive insight into a candidate’s psychological composition and essential skills. These assessments are specifically designed to evaluate different aspects such as cognitive capabilities, personality characteristics, emotional intelligence, and job-specific proficiencies. Let’s take a quick glimpse at each type of assessment provided by TRA.
- Cognitive Tests: A short combined critical reasoning test comprising 3 subtests: verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning. Highly useful for screening large volumes of applicants or when a short test is required.
- Personality/Behavioural Tests: Work-based personality tool that measures 34 factors grouped under 8 core competency areas: career drives, conflict management, coping, people orientation, leadership and influence, strategic orientation, values, and workplace management.
- Emotional Intelligence Tests: Assesses how often individuals display emotionally intelligent workplace behaviour according to a seven-factor model of emotional intelligence. The key areas measured are emotional self-awareness, emotional expression, emotional awareness of others, emotional reasoning, emotional self-management, emotional management of others and emotional self-control.
- Safety and Relevant Skills Tests: Measures a candidate’s safety attitudes and safety awareness. Assesses: (1) Safety Preferences (responsibility for safety, risk avoidance, safety conscientiousness, team & road safety orientation), (2) Safety Competency (general hazard awareness, perception and comprehension, defensive safety habits, safety self-awareness), and (3) Personal Status (managing fatigue, personal resilience, mental alertness).
Additionally, TRA offers national police checks and VEVO checks, ensuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are met before a candidate is placed.
Interpreting Psychometric Test Results
The results of psychometric tests can be interpreted in various ways, requiring an ‘out of the box’ mindset. Clients must fully comprehend these results as they often reveal significant insights into a candidate’s suitability for a position. TRA offers comprehensive reports and expert recommendations to assist clients in making well-informed hiring choices. This tailored support ensures that clients can effectively integrate test outcomes into their overall assessment process.
When to Consider a Comprehensive Psychometric Testing Package
In certain instances, opting for a comprehensive package of psychometric testing may be particularly beneficial. These assessments offer significant benefits for positions that are intricate, demanding, or necessitate a unique combination of abilities and characteristics. They not only help in identifying the most suitable candidates but also contribute to a more objective and bias-free recruitment process.
Incorporating psychometric testing into recruitment is a smart move to enhance the quality of hiring decisions. By partnering with a provider like The Recruitment Alternative, companies can leverage these scientific assessments to gain deeper insights into their prospective hires, ultimately leading to more successful employment outcomes. As businesses continue to navigate a competitive landscape, the tools provided by psychometric testing will undoubtedly become an essential component of effective recruitment.
Keep an eye out for the second part of this blog where we will tackle the interpretation of psychometric test results!
In the meantime, please feel free to contact us at 0800 587 546 or via info@therecruitmentalternative.co.nz.
