Psychometric and personality tests and assessment centres

An interview with Vijai Pandey from the online test providers Psychometric World (TPW) and Dr. Mariya Jilinskaya (Masha) from the Indian Institute of Business Psychology is presented. When asked about the psychometrics to be added in a candidate's recruitment, he refers to the values including creative thinking, customer service, and critical thinking. Pandey believes that technology has brought changes to the psychometric industry. Masha comments on the use of Assessment centers in hiring.

With more employers using tests as part of the hiring process, this article discusses the most common types and how they are being used by companies. Advice is also given on how to improve performance when taking an assessment.

The article discusses the accuracy of psychometric testing in predicting the performance of an employee. It discusses the case of Paul Flowers, former chairman of the Co-operative Bank, criticisms on the use of psychometric testing by hiring managers and a way to translate a test score into a meaningful outcome for a company.

How to avoid the pitfalls of using psychometric assessments for selection.

Looks at the increasingly popular use of business psychology to assess the potential of management teams.