Archive for the ‘Psychometric Testing’ Category
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
Scenarios – Managerial Judgement Ability Test
Scenarios is a unique ability test developed by SHL which provides information about managerial judgement. Managerial Judgement is an individual’s ability to evaluate managerial situations and decide the most appropriate and effective ways of handling these situations. It was developed to support recruitment and development within commercial environments.
Scenarios – What does it measure?
As outlined above scenarios measures an individual’s managerial judgement. The test outlines 16 managerial situations with a number of possible responses. The individual is asked to rate each of the responses from a scale of highly desirable through to highly undesirable. Throughout the test 100 responses are rated. Answers are compared against ideal answers generated by management experts providing an indication of the individual’s managerial judgement.
Benefits of Scenarios
Recruitment – provides information on whether an applicant knows how to manage.
Development – Provides organisation with feedback and information about their existing staff.
Measurability offers psychometric testing Services to organisations in Ireland. They offer a wide range of psychometric testing solutions including Scenarios Contact us now for a sample Scenarios report or more information about out services. Email info@measurability.ie or visit www.measurability.ie
Tags: Ability Tests, Dublin, Ireland, Psychometric Testing, Scenarios
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Sunday, June 15th, 2008
We are starting to review HR & Recruitment Services in Ireland. If you have a HR or Recruitment related company and want some free online exposure leave a post. We get quite a few daily hits on this site from Irish traffic.
Reviewing HR & Recruitment in Ireland – Antrim, Armagh, Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Derry, Donegal, Down, Dublin, Fermanagh, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Tyrone, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow
Psychometric Testing
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Friday, June 6th, 2008
Psychometric Testing explained.
Psychometric Testing is uncovered in the attached articles. Below you will find relevant information for EMPLOYERS seeking to enhance their recruitment or development & Individuals seeking to find career satisfaction.
Psychometric Testing for recruitment
OPQ32 – Occupational Personality Questionnaire
Recruitment & Development Psychometric Tools
Psychometric Testing – hire the right staff
Online Psychometric Testing
FREE online tests
Tags: Psychometric Testing
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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
Below are a list of blogs that will offer information and advice on a number of key areas related to Jobs, Recruitment & Careers.
www.cvsandinterviews.ie – Offers expert advice on CV preparation and Interview preparation. Interview Coaching tips and techniques to help you succeed in the job market.
www.cvs4jobs.ie – Offers expert advice on how to prepare a killer CV. There are also related career topics.
www.careersandjobs.ie – Offers advice on everything to do with Careers and Jobs. Read excellent post from a leading Irish Career Coaches, Interview Coaches and CV experts.
www.jobsnews.ie – Offers up to date jobs news in Ireland – new job creation and job loss.
www.hrandrecruitment.ie – Offers articles about hr and recruitment issues in Ireland such as psychometric testing and outplacement services.
I hope you find the above sites useful.
Tags: Career Coach, Career Coaching, Careers, Cork, CV, Dublin, Galway, Interview Coach, Interview Coaching, Ireland, Jobs, Limerick, Outplacement Services, Preparation, Psychometric Testing, Resume, Waterford
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Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Psychometric Testing – Improving recruitment.
Most companies I speak to place an advert, screen the applications and CV’s, make a short list, interview, screen-out unqualified applicants, check referees and make an offer to the surviving applicant. Increasingly companies are realising that this process is not an effective means of recruiting and selecting the right people. The cost of a wrong hire can be as much as 3 times salary and so selecting the wrong people is costing companies dearly. So how can companies improve recruitment and selection?
Psychometric Testing & Effective Interviewing
I read an interesting article recently that described and interviewee like a tree. The part that is visible (fruits) and the part that is not visible (roots). The problem with most traditional interviews is that they focus on what can be seen (the fruits). These interviews fall into two categories; a glorified sales pitch by the interviewer or an informal conversation. They lack direction and focus and no two interviews are the same making it difficult to compare candidates objectively. For effective recruitment you will combine a competency based interview with psychometric testing (for example ability tests and personality questionnaires). This combination will help you dig beneath the surface and uncover important information about applicants.
Mistakes in recruitment can be costly and for some firms they can mean the end of a dream. Effective analysis, planning and utilising effective assessment techniques can greatly improve your hiring decisions.
Psychometric Testing in Ireland
Do you need more information about psychometric testing services and effective interviewing? Measurability offers psychometric testing and interviewing support throughout Ireland – Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Cork, Waterford, Sligo and much more. They offer a wide range of psychometric tests, ability tests and personality questionnaires both online and offline.
Tags: Ability Tests, Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, OPQ32, Personality Questionnaires, Psychomertic Assessment, Psychometric Testing, Waterford
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
Interview Preparation – An employers guide
If you are a jobseeker and want information on interview preparation visit this post BUT if you are an employer read this article.
Interview preparation is essential for interviewee but equally for the interviewer. I find that many interviewees cut corners in their interview preparation – the result is that it costs them the job. But I also come across many employers who cut corners with their interview preparation and this has huge costs both in time and financially. There are a number of key points to consider.
Interview Preparation – Identify what you want
This is the foundations of any good interview process. Employers need to sit down and identify exactly what it is they are looking for in the new hire. Ideally you will being doing a competency based interview so this will involve selection of key behaviours and competencies. Typically around six competencies are found to be essential for a given job.
Interview Preparation – Identify and select interview questions
It is important to plan your interview and the questions to gain the information you need. Too many employers “go with the flow”. This results in lack of focus. But more importantly – how can you compare applicants for decision-making. If you are doing a competency interview then choose appropriate questions focused on the key competencies you selected.
Interview Preparation – Logistics & organisation
Ensure you have all necessary documentation in advance. This includes a copy of the job spec and information about the candidate including – CV, application form and personality reports if completed. You will also need general information on the recruitment process such as the next step after interview. Other considerations include logistics on the day. Has an interview room been booked, who will meet the applicants and who will be doing the interviews.
Interview Preparation – Review applicant information beforehand
It is essential to review all documentation including CV, application form and any psychometric testing results. Sounds obvious advice but believe me I have seen it all from both sides of the interview table.
Research has indicated that the best form of selection is a combination of competency based interview and objective assessment (psychometric testing). If you need help assessing and selecting candidates visit www.measurability.ie or read this post.
Jobseekers Tips – Interview Questions & Answers —- Interview Tips, Skills & Techniques
Tags: Competency Based Interviews, Employers, HR, Interview Preparation, Psychometric Testing, Recruiters, Recruitment
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Monday, March 3rd, 2008
Are you recruiting staff and need more help?
Psychometric Testing can provide objective information to help you make more informed recruitment decisions. A key provider of assessment tools is SHL. SHL is a global provider and probably the most used tools by Irish employers. The most popular tools are the ability/aptitude suite and the OPQ32 personality questionnaire. Many of the tests are now online which can help your recruitment process. SHL has many business partners across the UK and Ireland. Measurability is a key partner in Ireland and offers a full range of SHL psychometric assessment tools. For more information about psychometric testing check out SHL website as it will provide information on the benefits of assessment and information on SHL’s full range of tools.
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Tuesday, February 26th, 2008
I posted previously about Psychometric Testing and the benefits of using testing as part of your recruitment and selection process. Tools like Personality Questionnaires and Ability Tests can greatly reduce the chances of hiring the wrong staff. If you have made a wrong hire in the past you will know the associate costs and hassle.
Measurability is a provider of Psychometric Testing services to companies in Ireland. Their clients include County Council, VEC, Universities and companies in the IT, Retail, Financial Services, Recruitment, Manufacturing and Construction sectors. Measurability work with clients in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Sligo and other regions.
Measurability is a partner of SHL and offer a wide range of SHL assessment tools. The portfolio includes the OPQ32 and Verify numerical and verbal ability tests both online and paper and pencil. SHL is the leading provider for Assessment tools at all level of your organisation.
For more information on Measurability and the Psychometric Testing services offered visit their website.
Tags: Ability Tests, Assessment, Cork, Dublin, Galway, Ireland, Limerick, OPQ32, Personality Questionnaires, Psychometric Testing, SHL, Sligo, Waterford
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Thursday, February 7th, 2008
I know that my last post was about Psychometric Testing but I came across this picture on the internet and though it could be used in the argument for Testing.
Psychometric Testing versus The Pinocchio Effect.
Most employers rely on traditional interviews and CV’s to assess and select candidates. BUT how do you know if someone is lying at interview – except that is you are lucky enough to interview Pinocchio. Psychometric Testing can help you as Pinocchio cannot possible apply for all your jobs.
Tags: Assessment, Interviews, Online Testing, OPQ32, Psychometric Testing, Selection, SHL Ireland
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Most employers have heard of the term Psychometric Testing but unfortunately many have not bought into the concept and they still rely on traditional assessment and selection techniques. The uptake is normally by multinationals (80% of the FTSE100 companies use some form of psychometric testing) and progressive SME’s.
Why use Psychometric Testing?
Cost of a bad hire – It has been estimated that hiring the wrong candidate can cost up to three times salary. There are obvious costs like recruitment agency fees, time spent recruiting, advertising, salary, training etc. There are also hidden costs such as lost sales, lost customers, managing poor performance and the impact on the team and morale. So the “hire them and get rid of them if they don’t work strategy” is expensive.
Better hiring decisions – Research has indicated that the combination of behavioural/competency interviews and psychometric testing is the most effective approach for assessing and selecting staff.
Failure of traditional techniques – CV’s, traditional interviews and a couple of bland references do not work. CV’s are self written fictional documents. Traditional interviews are nothing more that an unstructured rambling chat. And references – what do they really tell you?
Saves time, effort and money – I refer you to my first point.
Objective and fair practice – Psychometric Testing is objective and therefore reduces the subjectivity associated with traditional assessment methods. More importantly organisations need to have a water tight recruitment process to support their decisions if challenged.
Hire the best – and leave the rest for your competition.
What is stopping those who do not embrace Psychometric Testing?
I really do not know. It cannot be cost as personality questionnaires and ability tests are inexpensive starting at 100.00 euro per test. It cannot be a time issue as most assessments are now online and can be completed remotely by the candidates. Possibly lack of understanding BUT they above arguments should motivate you to find out a bit more. Anyway there are consultants to support your needs for example www.measurability.ie.
Tags: Ability Tests, Cost of a bad hire, CV's, Interviews, Measurability, Online Testing, OPQ32, Personality Questionnaire, Psychometric Testing, References
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