More Psychometric Testing

More Psychometric Testing
Author: Philip Carter
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2003-07-25
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0470862254

A brand new collection of powerful psychometric and intelligence tests Psychometric testing has become a standard tool of the trade among recruiters in today's hypercompetitive job marketplace. Now, from the wiseguys behind the bestselling IQ Workout series, here are forty new tests designed to gauge and sharpen your mental powers, assess your personality traits, identify your aptitudes, and reveal your strengths and weaknesses. Each test offers a minimum of twenty to twenty-five questions. Using a point system that enables you to calibrate your personality traits, the personality tests examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in various situations. The IQ tests assess verbal comprehension, numeracy, logic, and spatial reasoning, and feature a scoring system and in-depth answers that provide instant feedback on performance. A fun and informative way to assess personality and intelligence, More Psychometric Testing also is an indispensable resource for job seekers and career builders. Philip Carter (Mirfield, West Yorkshire, UK) and Ken Russell (Havant, West Sussex, UK) are the UK MENSA Puzzle Editors. Together they have coauthored over 100 books on all aspects of testing, puzzles, and crosswords.

Psychometric tests - An effective method of matching people to jobs?

Psychometric tests - An effective method of matching people to jobs?
Author: Marieluise Bruch
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2005-10-10
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 3638425622

Essay from the year 2005 in the subject Psychology - Work, Business, Organisation, grade: 53%=2,7, Edinburgh Napier University, course: Work Psychology, language: English, abstract: “Fitting square pegs into square holes and round pegs into round holes.” (Lorna McKinnon, freelance journalist) The history of test development goes back to 400 BC when Hippocrates attempted to define four basic temperament types: sanguine, melancholic, choleric, phlegmatic. But his method and numerous other attempts were hardly scientific. “The first attempt to scientifically measure the differences between individual mental abilities was made by Sir Francis Galton in the 19th Century [...] he devised a system which would allow an individual's abilities to be compared to those of others - an idea on which we rely heavily today.” (Healy) In the 1950’s Prof. Alec Rodger created the definition ‘fitting the man to the job’ nowadays more known as ‘fitting the person to the job’ which exactly describes the concern of a psychometric test. These tests are more and more in use for the selection process in companies. Consequently, in this essay advantages as well as disadvantages of psychometric tests will be discussed. Therefore, there will be a critical analysis whether psychometric tests are an effective method of matching people to the job.

Who

Who
Author: Geoff Smart
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2008-09-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0345504194

In this instant New York Times Bestseller, Geoff Smart and Randy Street provide a simple, practical, and effective solution to what The Economist calls “the single biggest problem in business today”: unsuccessful hiring. The average hiring mistake costs a company $1.5 million or more a year and countless wasted hours. This statistic becomes even more startling when you consider that the typical hiring success rate of managers is only 50 percent. The silver lining is that “who” problems are easily preventable. Based on more than 1,300 hours of interviews with more than 20 billionaires and 300 CEOs, Who presents Smart and Street’s A Method for Hiring. Refined through the largest research study of its kind ever undertaken, the A Method stresses fundamental elements that anyone can implement–and it has a 90 percent success rate. Whether you’re a member of a board of directors looking for a new CEO, the owner of a small business searching for the right people to make your company grow, or a parent in need of a new babysitter, it’s all about Who. Inside you’ll learn how to • avoid common “voodoo hiring” methods • define the outcomes you seek • generate a flow of A Players to your team–by implementing the #1 tactic used by successful businesspeople • ask the right interview questions to dramatically improve your ability to quickly distinguish an A Player from a B or C candidate • attract the person you want to hire, by emphasizing the points the candidate cares about most In business, you are who you hire. In Who, Geoff Smart and Randy Street offer simple, easy-to-follow steps that will put the right people in place for optimal success.

Assessment Methods in Recruitment, Selection & Performance

Assessment Methods in Recruitment, Selection & Performance
Author: Robert Edenborough
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780749450144

Assessment centres, psychometric testing and structured interviews are all methods that are regularly used to select and recruit employees. Assessment Methods in Recruitment, Selection and Performance offers clear explanations of the principles behind these methods along with their history, practice and implementation. There is also an exploration of how these methods can be used to determine competencies to shape performance management systems. Complete with case studies, figures and illustrations, the book links selection and performance management by examining a number of issues including the use of selection and recruitment methods; the background and approaches to measurement within performance management; and, the use of information and communication technology in assessment and performance management.

Assess Center

Assess Center
Author: Ganesh Shermon
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2018-08-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0359007600

Assess Center, by ÒRiverForestÓ, focuses on delivering ÒAssessment SolutionsÓ customized to Business Owner managed entrepreneurial organizations. Solution 01 Ð Talent Assessments Ð Talent Management and Engagement Solution 02 Ð Recruitment Assessments Ð Effective Hiring Strategies Solution 03 Ð Competency Assessments Ð Competency Mapping & Capability Drivers Solution 04 Ð Culture Assessments Ð Alignment, Assimilation and Institutionalization Solution 05 Ð Career and Succession Assessments Ð Leadership Pipeline Building Solution 06 Ð Performance Assessments Ð Scorecard Based Performance Metrics.

Managing People for the First Time

Managing People for the First Time
Author: Julie Lewthwaite
Publisher: Thorogood Publishing
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Absolutely everybody in all types of organisation - business, professional, governmental, academic - has to make the critical leap to managing people for the first time. Written from the perspective of the novice, and widely adopted in businesses, in particular the public sector, this book reflects the changes in theory and practice.

Comprehensive Handbook of Psychological Assessment, Volume 4

Comprehensive Handbook of Psychological Assessment, Volume 4
Author: Jay C. Thomas
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 700
Release: 2003-09-18
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780471416142

In one volume, the leading researchers in industrial/organizational assessment interpret the range of issues related to industrial/organizational tests, including test development and psychometrics, clinical applications, ethical and legal concerns, use with diverse populations, computerization, and the latest research. Clinicians and researchers who use these instruments will find this volume invaluable, as it contains the most comprehensive and up-to-date information available on this important aspect of practice.

Psychological Testing in the Service of Disability Determination

Psychological Testing in the Service of Disability Determination
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2015-06-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309370930

The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two disability programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), for disabled individuals, and their dependent family members, who have worked and contributed to the Social Security trust funds, and Supplemental Security Income (SSSI), which is a means-tested program based on income and financial assets for adults aged 65 years or older and disabled adults and children. Both programs require that claimants have a disability and meet specific medical criteria in order to qualify for benefits. SSA establishes the presence of a medically-determined impairment in individuals with mental disorders other than intellectual disability through the use of standard diagnostic criteria, which include symptoms and signs. These impairments are established largely on reports of signs and symptoms of impairment and functional limitation. Psychological Testing in the Service of Disability Determination considers the use of psychological tests in evaluating disability claims submitted to the SSA. This report critically reviews selected psychological tests, including symptom validity tests, that could contribute to SSA disability determinations. The report discusses the possible uses of such tests and their contribution to disability determinations. Psychological Testing in the Service of Disability Determination discusses testing norms, qualifications for administration of tests, administration of tests, and reporting results. The recommendations of this report will help SSA improve the consistency and accuracy of disability determination in certain cases.

Handbook of Vocational Psychology

Handbook of Vocational Psychology
Author: W Bruce Walsh
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 474
Release: 2005-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1135625476

Vocational psychology, which is the science that helps inform social policy about work issues, improve career interventions and conduct research is glad to have this handbook. The third edition, with cutting edge contributors examines the field now and p