What are Psychometric tests and what do they measure?

Psychometric Tests now in days are used by companies for staff selection and employee development. This is quite widely spread technique that is mainly used by big companies who receive hundreds, if not thousands of applications every year and they have to make their selection. Madrid Jobs found out that specialists seem to see these tests particularly useful as they give you feedback as to whether this particular position or field is suitable for you.

Psychometric tests are prearranged tests, usually taken in exam-like environment, including numerical, verbal and analytical aptitude tests.  These tests aim to assess impartially candidates’ abilities and aspects of their personality.

There are many types of psychometric tests with some testing your ability for numerical reasoning, and mechanical problems, while others assess your ability to understand the written word, rearranged data and if you can follow instructions accurately. Part of these tests is the personality test that aims to measure motivation and working preferences. A rumour that goes around psychometric tests, suggest that these tests are only to measure personality and nothing more. These kinds of test are commonly developed by professional psychologist as they usually assess ability and some aspects of personality.

Types of Psychometric Tests founded by Madrid Jobs:

Verbal Reasoning
Numerical Reasoning
Abstract Reasoning
Spatial Reasoning
Accuracy Tests
Personality Tests

However, what psychometric tests can not measure is the enthusiasm of each candidate and his passion to a specified field.