So you have decided to abandon the standard, outdated hiring method of using only a resume, and are utilizing the full potential of pre-employment testing to maximize your chances of landing the golden candidate. Taking this step forward is a surefire way to change your hiring strategy for the better if your previous attempts are still not yielding you positive results. There are many good reasons to implement personality testing, but the biggest reasons by far are:
1. Job placement. A job within your company may require specific characteristics and personality types. For example, if your business environment requires employees to work in small groups on hands-on projects, you want to hire employees that enjoy working with others. A personality test can help you find those candidates and can be used specifically for job placements.
2. Taking a personality test can help the candidate learn more about him or herself. This in turn can encourage self-awareness. For example, if your candidate’s job requires that they give speeches or be present at networking events but they feel uncomfortable in front of large crowds, that natural aversion to crowds and an introverted personality will be displayed in the personality test results. Posing questions about real life experiences and situations in a variety of ways can give you a unique insight into a candidate’s mind.
3. A personality test can be a useful tool for testing a candidate’s willingness to work and interact in groups. By leveraging a personality test and using the scores to your advantage, you can bring the right team members together and in turn create a productive team and business.