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Psychometric Testing and Assessment

Testing Procedure and Candidate Care

Added Insight understands the importance of standardised procedures to retain the integrity of psychometric assessment and testing as well as maintaining candidate confidentiality.

Candidates are contacted by Added Insight to complete a personality test (or questionnaire) online, as well as a set of timed reasoning assessments/tests, which are completed in a supervised environment.
Supervision is either face to face or virtual through remote supervised testing
Added Insight deals with candidates in a professional, friendly manner to put them at ease
Added Insight supplies candidates with ample support and preparatory material before their assessments
Candidates are offered verbal feedback from Added Insight on reasoning test results
A competency or trait based report is sent through to the recruiter
The selection report details candidates' verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning skills, in comparison to other NZ respondents, as well as critical reasoning skills, if applicable to the role.
Candidates doing numerical reasoning assessments are allowed to use a calculator
The selection report highlights potential strengths and development areas, which can be used as areas to explore in reference checks or further interviewing
Verbal feedback is offered to recruiter to complement written report
Candidate's results are benchmarked against a New Zealand based norm group, or if applicable, an organisation-specific norm group

Why use psychometric testing and assessment?

Psychometric tests or assessments reduce selection errors by providing accurate information on a candidate's reasoning skills and personality characteristics
Aptitude and ability assessments/tests provide information on a person's potential, and not just their achievements to date
Aptitude/Ability assessments and Personality tests are predictive of on-the-job performance
Personality tests provide an insight into how a person characteristically behaves on a wide range of different situations and with different people

Being Representative

One of the most important factors in psychometric testing concerns how results are interpreted. Psychometric assessment scores are normally given in comparison to a relevant norm group. For most of Added Insight's assessments, norms are available for New Zealanders, and Added Insight have the ability to create organisational norm groups as well. The exception is Hogan Assessments, where all tests are compared against a very large international business population, however it is possible to do benchmarking with organisational data with Hogan Assessments.

Added Insight's Timed Reasoning Tests and Assessments

Otherwise known as Ability, Reasoning, or Aptitude testing, Added Insight offers different levels of verbal, numerical and abstract timed reasoning assessments. These assessments are all conducted in a supervised manner, ensuring integrity and standardisation to give our clients peace of mind. We are able to administer these assessments at our Auckland office, or at any location in New Zealand or worldwide through the use of Remote Supervised Testing (RST). Each ability test in our suite is described below:

Graduate Reasoning Test (GRT1) Suitable for high level management roles; engineers, plannogrammers and HR roles. A comprehensive and in-depth measure of mental capacity, this test has been designed to assess high level reasoning ability suitable for management and graduate calibre staff. It consists of Verbal, Numerical and Abstract Reasoning. This psychometric test is timed and takes 28 minutes to complete.

General Reasoning Test (GRT2) Widely used for administrative, support, team leader, sales, receptionist, customer service, pa, assistant buyer and assistant planner roles. The General Reasoning test is a broad range ability test and is measure of mental ability. The GRT2 requires a basic level of education, designed to assess reasoning power for those of general ability. It consists of Verbal, Numerical and Abstract reasoning. This psychometric test is timed and takes 28 minutes to complete.

Critical Reasoning Test Battery (CRTB2) Appropriate for analyst, finance, accountancy, planner, senior sales, account managers and general managerial roles This battery consists of verbal critical reasoning and numerical critical reasoning test and provides a detailed and accurate measure of critical reasoning. Specifically designed for management and analytical roles, these assessments assess an individual's ability to accurately interpret written information and critically evaluate and understand tabular numerical information. This psychometric test is timed and takes 40 minutes to complete.

Industrial Proficiency Test (IPT) An easier version of the general reasoning test, Suitable for retail assistants, factory workers and roles requiring a basic level of literacy, numerical skills, attention to detail and ability to solve problems This assessment consists of a following instructions test, numerical reasoning, checking and symbolic reasoning. It assesses basic aptitudes and skills applicable to the retail/process/manufacturing sector. This psychometric test is timed and takes 30 minutes to complete.

Clerical Reasoning Assessment Used for people who are being considered for clerical and junior administrative positions Assesses a range of clerical aptitudes and skills: Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Clerical Checking and Spelling. This psychometric test is timed and takes 27 minutes to complete.

Internet Reasoning Assessment (IRT2) The IRT2 is a short form ability test, designed to assess reasoning power for a wide range of applicants. This psychometric test is timed and includes a verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning components, and takes 15 minutes to complete.

Added Insight's Personality Tests and Assessments

Customer Service and Sales Questionnaire (CSSQ) Developed by Added Insight for use with candidates going into front-line selling and customer service roles, this psychometric personality test measures factors related to success in sales and customer service. In addition, the assessment also assesses emotional resilience, an important attribute for success in any role, but even more so for a high level of people contact and dealing with rejection or negative reactions from customers. This psychometric assessment is untimed, however takes approximately 10 minutes to complete online.

Values and Motives Inventory (VMI) What is driving your candidate? This personality test seeks to uncover your candidate's values and motives. Looking at interpersonal, extrinsic, and intrinsic values, the Values and Motives Inventory assesses values that refer to relations with other people, to motivating factors at work, and to personal beliefs and attitudes. This psychometric personality test is untimed, however typically takes 10 minutes to complete online.

Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI) Measuring the day-to-day personality characteristics necessary for success in careers, the HPI evaluates an individual's career potential. The HPI assists with the personal development planning and leadership development of employees. It identifies applicants (on a selection basis) whose personal characteristics correspond to the demands of the work required. Targeted towards senior level employee selection as well as leadership development. The HPI only takes 20 minutes to complete, has a very large job category based norm groups, and measures 7 defining personality characteristics as well as strengths and development opportunities.

Hogan Development Survey (HDS) The HDS evaluates problematic behaviours that appear during times of stress and/or heavy workloads and highlights potential barriers to personal and career development. Additionally the HDS aids in personal development by identifying behaviour patterns that may need attention and evaluates how the person will perform as part of a team. The HDS is suitable for senior level employees and leaders. The HDS only takes 20 minutes to complete, has very large job category based norm groups, identifies problematic aspects of behaviour which under normal conditions may appear to be strengths, and measures 11 "dark side" personality characteristics which indicate behavioural tendencies that impede relationships and hinder performance.

Fifteen Factor Personality Questionnaire (15FQ+C) A comprehensive measure of normal personality, the 15FQ+C is applicable to many work scenarios and roles at all levels. The 15FQ+C is broadly focused on areas such as interpersonal preferences, thinking and problem solving style, as well as emotional resilience and coping abilities. This psychometric personality test is untimed but takes approximately 10 minutes to complete online.

Motives, Values and Preferences Inventory (MVPI) Reveals a person's core values, goals and interests - reveals what a person desires and strives to attain. The MVPI assesses the fit between the person's values and organisation's culture, assists with employee coaching and development and assists with formulating strategies for career pathing and management.

Overseas Preparedness Indicator (OPI) Primarily for use with candidates recruited from overseas, the Overseas Preparedness Indicator is a psychometric test which acknowledges the most frequent challenges faced by people who move themselves and/or their families around the globe. This assessment is untimed but can be completed in 10 minutes online. Added Insight frequently recommend this test for overseas candidates undertaking Remote Supervised Testing.

Sales Preference Indicator (SPI) Designed specifically for sales roles, the SPI measures a candidate's preferences relevant to sales such as adaptive selling, competitiveness, and networking style. This psychometric assessment can be completed online in 10 minutes.

Jung Type Indicator (JTI) The modern alternative to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), the JTI is suitable for facilitating team leadership and group effectiveness. The JTI is suitable for facilitating team leadership and group effectiveness. There are 4 major preference dimensions on the JTI, (Extravert/Introvert, Sensing/Intuitive, Thinking/Feeling and Judging/Perceiving dimensions) and 16 personality types. The Jung Type Indicator can be completed in only 10 minutes, and is useful for understanding group dynamics.