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5 Tips for Designing an Effective Assessment Process for Early Careers

Here are five expanded tips to help you create an impactful assessment process.

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Early Careers Hiring: Choosing the Right Assessment

When choosing tests for early-career hiring, ensure you select assessments that are effective, scalable, and candidate-friendly.

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Early Careers Unique Hiring Strategies

Early-career hiring is a unique challenge, characterised by high application volumes, inexperienced candidates, and the need to assess potential rather than current skills.

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What to Assess When Hiring for Early Careers - Ranking

Here are key attributes to assess when recruiting for early-career roles and why cognitive ability should be a central focus.

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4 Steps to Choose Your Recruitment Test

Here are our 4 steps to choosing a recruitment test. Validity, Reliability, Quality, Utility.

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How behavioural assessments can transform employee retention strategies

Learn how to improve employee retention with behavioural assessments.

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HR GUIDE: Why most HR teams struggle with assessment effectiveness

Learn how to ensure you maximise assessment efficiency.

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HR GUIDE: How effective pre-employment testing reduces candidate attrition

Learn how to ensure you minimise candidate attrition.

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HR Guide on constructs: Strengths, Values, Competencies. What are they?

Here are outline the differences between strengths, values, and competencies.

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Glossary

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Z-score

Z-scores are standardised scores which quantify the number of...

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Stanine Score

Stanine scores are standardized 1-9 scores commonly used in psychometric...

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Sten score

Sten scores are standardised 1-10 scores commonly used in psychometric testing...

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Reliability and Validity

Reliability relates to the precision, accuracy, and replicability of psychometric...

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Adverse Impact

Adverse impact occurs when the selection ratio of a specific group is...

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Abstract Reasoning

Abstract reasoning represents a person’s ability to solve problems...

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Agreeableness

Agreeableness is a personality trait which determines how sympathetic, empathetic...

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Applicant Pool

An applicant pool is the total number of applicants that have formally applied...

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Applicant Tracking System(ATS)

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product...

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Assessment Centre

Assessment centres are formal processes which involves groups of candidates...

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Automated Decision-Making

In the context of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)...

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Bespoke Assessment

Bespoke assessments are assessments which have been designed for...

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Big 5 Personality Traits

The Big Five model of personality is the most academically supported and...

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Candidate Feedback

Candidate feedback refers to the process of providing helpful, constructive...

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Classical Test Theory

Classical Test Theory (CTT) is the underlying theoretical framework...

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Cognitive Ability

Cognitive ability, also known as general cognitive ability...

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Competencies

Competencies are behaviours, skills, or aptitudes which underpin performance...

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Concurrent Validity

Concurrent validity assesses positively associated scores on different...

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Content Validity

Content validity relates to whether or not a psychological assessment...

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Construct Validity

Construct validity relates to whether a particular psychometric assessment...

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Conscientiousness

Conscientiousness is a personality trait which determines how organised...

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Criterion Validity

Criterion validity, also known as criterion-related validity...

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Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is a person’s ability to conceptualise, apply, analyse...

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Data Retention

In the context of the GDPR and data protection more generally, data retention...

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Diagrammatic Reasoning

Diagrammatic reasoning describes an individual’s ability to identify...

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Differential Item Functioning

Differential Item Functioning (DIF) is a psychometric phenomenon, whereby an...

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Discriminant Validity

Discriminant validity is a form of construct validity that involves highlighting...

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Employee Benchmarking

Employee benchmarking involves collecting quantitative data on employees...

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Employee Engagement

Employee engagement is the level of commitment, involvement...

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Employee Retention

Employee retention refers to an organisations ability to keep its employees over time....

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Employee Turnover

Employee turnover (also known as employee attrition) refers to the rate at which employees leave...

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Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence (also known as EI) is a person’s propensity to...

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Emotional Stability

Emotional stability is a personality trait which determines how calm...

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Equality Act 2010

The Equality Act 2010 is a UK law that provides protection against discrimination...

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Extraversion

Extraversion is a personality trait that determines how outgoing, sociable, and assertive a person is.

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Face Validity

Face validity relates to the extent to which a psychological assessment...

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Factor Analysis

Factor analysis is a statistical method used to identify underlying patterns...

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Four-Fifths rule

The four-fifths rule is a guideline used to determine if there is adverse...

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G-factor

The G-factor, also known as the general intelligence factor...

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Inductive Reasoning

Inductive reasoning describes an individual’s ability to draw general...

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Industriousness

Industriousness is a personality trait which determines how hardworking...

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Item Banking

Item banking in psychometrics refers to the process of creating and maintaining a large pool of test...

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Item Response Theory

Item Response Theory (IRT) is a modern psychometric test theory that is increasingly replacing the classical...

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Job Satisfaction

Job satisfaction is an individual's overall evaluation of their job, including their feelings...

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Killer Questions

Killer questions are a set of specific questions that are included in application forms which have the power...

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Learning Agility

Learning agility is a crucial attribute for employees in today's rapidly changing...

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Local Validity Study

Local validity studies refer to the process of assessing the validity of a psychological assessment...

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Non-Verbal Reasoning

Non-verbal reasoning describes an individual’s ability to...

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Openness to Experience

Openness to experience is a personality trait that reflects an individual's willingness to be open-minded...

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Organisational Commitment

Organisational commitment refers to the emotional attachment that...

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Organisational Citizenship Behaviours

Organisational citizenship behaviours (OCBs) refer to the voluntary actions that employees take to help...

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Person-Job Fit

Person-job fit is the extent to which an individual's personality, skills...

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Predictive Validity

Predictive validity has a number of advantages and drawbacks...

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Profiling (GDPR)

Profiling refers to the process of using automated means to analyse...

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Structured Interview

A structured interview are a systematic and standardized method...

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Unstructured Interviews

An unstructured interview, also known as a conversational interview...

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Unsupervised Tests

Unsupervised testing refers to a type of online ability testing that is conducted without...

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Validity Generalisation

Validity generalisation refers to the extent to which the results of a study...

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Volume Hiring

Volume hiring refers to the process of recruiting a large number of candidates...

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360 degree feedback

360-degree feedback, also known as multi-rater feedback, is a form of performance appraisal...

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Interview Questions

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Interview Questions Accountability

Accountability is one of the most important traits that an employee can possess...

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Interview Questions Adaptability

In today's fast-paced and ever-changing commercial landscape, the ability to adapt...

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Interview Questions Attention to Detail

Interviewing for attention to detail is essential to ensure candidates possess...

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Interview Questions Collaboration

Collaboration is the backbone of success in any workplace. It is the process...

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Interview Questions Communication

Effective communication is a vital component of any successful workplace...

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Interview Questions Confidence

Confidence is an essential, and yet misunderstood trait in the workplace...

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Interview Questions Conflict Management

Conflict management is highly valued by employers worldwide, and for many good reasons...

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Interview Questions Creativity

Creativity allows people to come up with innovative solutions to problems, and find creative...

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Interview Questions Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is the ability to analyse information, identify patterns, and make...

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Interview Questions Cultural Awareness

Cultural awareness is the knowledge and sensitivity to different cultural values...

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Interview Questions Culture Fit

Interviewing for culture fit is crucial to ensure candidates align with organisational values...

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Interview Questions Decision Making

Decision making is the process of selecting the best option among alternatives...

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Interview Questions Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence, or the ability to recognize, understand and regulate one's own emotions...

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Interview Questions Empathy

Empathy is considered to be a crucial soft skill for fostering collaboration, communication, and...

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Interview Questions Ethics

Ethics is the moral principles that guide actions, decisions, and behavior, upholding integrity and values.

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Interview Questions Initiative

Initiative is the ability to take proactive action, identify opportunities...

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Interview Questions Leadership

Leadership is about guiding, inspiring, and empowering others to achieve shared goals...

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Interview Questions Mentoring

Mentoring in the workplace involves a seasoned professional providing guidance, knowledge...

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Interview Questions Negotiation

Negotiation in the workplace involves skilful communication and compromise to reach agreements...

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Interview Questions Organisation

Organisation is the structured coordination of people, resources, and tasks to achieve...

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Interview Questions Patience

Individuals who demonstrate patience are better equipped to handle setbacks, resolve conflicts...

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Interview Questions Persuasion

Interviewing for persuasion is crucial to identify candidates who possess strong communication...

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Interview Questions Positive Attitude

Leadership is about guiding, inspiring, and empowering others to achieve shared goals...

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Interview Questions Problem-Solving

Interviewing for problem-solving skills is crucial to identify candidates who can effectively navigate challenges...

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Interview Questions Resilience

Interviewing for resilience is crucial to identify candidates who can effectively navigate challenges...

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Interview Questions Responsibility

Interviewing for responsibility is crucial to identify candidates who can shoulder tasks and roles...

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Interview Questions Self-Awareness

Interviewing for self-awareness is crucial to identify candidates who possess a clear understanding of their own strengths...

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Interview Questions Business Development Reps

Finding the right talent for a Business Development Representative (BDR) is uniquely complex...

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Interview Questions Customer Service Reps

Interviewing Customer Service Representatives is vital to ensure they possess the interpersonal skills...

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Interview Questions Human Resources Professionals

Interviewing for human resource roles is critical to ensure candidates possess the necessary skills...

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Interview Questions Management Consultants

Interviewing Management Consultants is essential to assess their expertise, problem-solving...

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Interview Questions Sales Executives

Interviewing sales executives is paramount to assess their communication skills, negotiation prowess...

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Interview Questions Software Engineers

Interviewing software engineers is crucial to assess their technical skills, problem-solving abilities...

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Accessibility

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Neurodiversity Hiring: Tailoring Pre-Employment Tests to Support Applicants with Dyslexia

How Test Partnership ensures dyslexic candidates are supported and helped rather than hindered by our tests.

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Neurodiversity Hiring: How Pre-Employment Tests Support Applicants with Autism

How Test Partnership ensures autistic candidates are supported and helped rather than hindered by our tests.

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ADHD and Pre-Employment Testing: How to Create a Fair and Engaging Process for Neurodiverse Candidates

How Test Partnership ensures candidates with ADHD, and why we recommend gamified assessments.

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Dyscalculia and Pre-Employment Testing: Ensuring Fairness for Neurodiverse Candidates

How Test Partnership ensures candidates with dyscalculia, and why we recommend gamified assessments.

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Neurodiversity Hiring: Tailoring Pre-Employment Tests to Support Applicants with Dyspraxia

How Test Partnership ensures candidates with dyspraxia are supported and helped rather than hindered by our tests.

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Accessibility: Colour Blindness

How Test Partnership ensures our tests enable candidates with colour blindness no discrimation or bias.

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Age-Based Diversity

Age-based diversity in the workplace refers to the inclusion and equitable treatment...

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Cultural Diversity

Cultural diversity in the workplace involves the presence and equitable inclusion of individuals...

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Ethnic Diversity

Ethnic diversity in the workplace refers to the presence and equitable inclusion of individuals...

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Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity in the context of the workplace is a concept that recognises and respects...

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Religious Diversity

Religious diversity in the workplace refers to the inclusion and respect for employees from a...

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Sexual-orientation Diversity

Sexual orientation diversity in the workplace refers to the inclusion and equitable representation...

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Socioeconomic Diversity

Socioeconomic diversity in the workplace refers to the inclusion and equitable representation of...

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Questions of the Moment

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Are your personality tests accurate?

Should your focus be on the immediate needs of your role or should you prioritise the future potential of candidates by assessing their cognitive abilities?

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When to hire for now, when to hire for growth

Should your focus be on the immediate needs of your role or should you prioritise the future potential of candidates by assessing their cognitive abilities?

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Skills based hiring is not just about hard skills

Do you think skills-based hiring is just about coding or web development? Think again! This video dives deep into the true meaning of skills-based hiring.

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How skills based hiring differs from experience based hiring

We discuss the inherent biases in CV screening and how they might overlook diverse talents, then explore how prioritising candidates...

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Why organisations still use experience-based hiring

Experience often correlates with a proven track record of success, reducing the learning curve...

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Is it okay to hire by only using interviews?

Have you ever wondered if relying solely on interviews is enough to find the perfect candidate?

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Is the traditional CV sifting still relevant in the modern hiring landscape?

Are you confident in your current talent acquisition strategies or is there room for innovation?

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Should small businesses use psychometric testing?

The use of psychometric testing in small businesses can significantly impact the workplace by aiding in effective talent selection and development.

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Is AI talent matching the next big thing in HR/TA?

AI talent matching has the potential to revolutionise HR and talent acquisition by streamlining the hiring process. Is it the next big thing?

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How norm groups work in psychometrics

Comparisons groups, percentiles, and norm-referenced scores. Why do we use norm groups in psychometrics.....

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How to interpret ability test results

What is a 'good' score? How do you compare one result to another and who should you hire?

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Bespoke vs. Off-the-Shelf Assessments

Deciding between these two can be tricky and there are relative advantages of one and the other...

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How Cognitive Ability Solves Complex Problems

I believe there are at least three reasons why cognitive abilities strongly underpins complex problem-solving ability...

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Why Cognitive Ability Predicts the Ability to Learn

Ability tests are among the strongest predictors of performance we know of in the workplace and one of the main reasons, is it underpins your ability to learn...

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How Do Online Ability Tests Prevent Cheating?

Assessments run the risk of people downloading the answers and sharing them via social media...

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