Assessing employees – whether it is to shortlist candidates for recruitment, or to gain a better understanding of how to grow and develop your current workforce – has become a mainstream HR business practice the world over. But what are the different types of psychometric tests available and how do you know that the one you are using is reliable? This article will shed some light on these questions and more.

What are psychometric assessments?
Psychometric assessments are tests or questionnaires that can be divided into two categories:
Psychometric Assessments
Cognitive assessments
These tests typically measure one’s aptitudes and reasoning abilities through time-restricted multiple-choice questions. They come in many forms, from simple questionnaires to more sophisticated gamified versions.

Cognitive tests are most often in seen in recruitment settings but can also be used when evaluating current employees’ learning agility.

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