Psychometric testing maybe a new term to some, but I’m confident you will eventually come across it in either the pursuit to landing your dream job or trying to find that staff member who fits into your team perfectly. Put simply, it’s a formal way of measuring key indicators in your personality, skills and behavioural style taken from an in-depth multiple-choice test. The results then give us feedback on what direction your personality favours and also measure emotional intelligence, leadership and management styles, patterns of coping with stress and potential strengths and development needs.
Whether you are looking for a new job, a promotion or a complete career change, a personality test will help you understand yourself better, finding out more about your capabilities, skills and how you work in particular situations. Those who have been psychometric tested as part of my career development program have left with a much clearer understanding of both their skills and areas where they need development. Evaluating and knowing your key strengths allows you to focus your energy on areas where you excel, improving your overall job performance and confidence. Identifying and becoming aware of areas where you need development provides you with an opportunity to look for ways to improve yourself such as taking action to upskill through further training and qualifications. This will not only help you to reach your career goals but increase your chance of winning the job you want.
For further advice on how Psychometric testing can assist your business or career please email info@beautifuljobs.ie.