There are many different sorts of personality tests, word list choices (which is most like me or least like me), statement list choices, rate this statement as to how much it reflects who you are, picture tests asking you to interpret what you are seeing, lickert scale response tests, ipsative tests and a host of others. How do you know which one is the best to use for hiring or developmental purposes?
I think the first question to ask yourself is “what am I trying to accomplish?” Is it an issue of finding out if the person might work well in a team made of other diverse individuals? Is it an issue of finding out if the individual matches the criteria for success you have identified in your environment? Is it an issue of understanding what you will need to do to develop the individual after you hire him/her and will you invest the funds? Or is it an issue of getting the test to make your selection for you? Read more…
