So, you just had a great face-to-face interview and now the company wants you to complete a psychometric test. Is there a trick to passing?

First, we would like to offer some points regarding the tests. Psychometric tests are designed by people who believe they achieve some sort of benchmark in predicting employee performance, and hence by ‘passing’ the test, one would be suitable candidate for the job. We believe they are great if you are trying to make money by selling them to companies who think they will add value… Our experience with the tests led us to believe that regardless of what the outcome, if the hiring manager likes what you have to offer, the results will likely not affect your chances of securing the job. We’ve seen this in many cases where the test results were sub-par, yet the candidate had a stellar interview and secured the job (and was very successful working for the organization).

So to answer the primary question of this blog, just relax, answer the questions honestly and if you have the right balance of experience and like-ability, you’ll be just fine.

If you or someone you know has completed a test and had a positive or negative experience, we would like to hear from you. If you think these tests have merit, leave a comment and we would be happy to respond.

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