Is there an alternative to ‘off the shelf’ psychometric tests?
Whilst there are many well constructed psychometric tests available from a wide variety of suppliers, it is also possible to design a bespoke psychometric which can more closely replicate the skills or attributes required of a specific job role. To do this, it is necessary to first gain an understanding of some of the key skills or attributes which are necessary to perform effectively in the role, so that a decision can be made about what to measure in the test. The test questions can then be constructed to measure these specific skills or attributes. Finally, a trial version of the test should be piloted to check that the test measures what it is supposed to without discriminating unfairly against any groups of individuals. At Mendas, we have seen an increase in clients requesting the use of psychometric tests to assess more specifically the skills required in the role or organisation. We have recently designed a Financial Reasoning test that assesses how candidates consider, analyse
