Finding the right candidate for a job is never easy. As companies are coming to realise the high cost, both financially and in productivity of staff turnover, there is now more than ever a strong push to recruit people who fit into the company culture from the very start. As a result psychometric testing is fast becoming a popular screening mechanism and an integral part of the selection process.

Basically psychometric tests are tools for measuring the mind.

There are two main types of psychometric tests:

• Aptitude which assess your ability, and
• Behavioral / Personality which help build up a profile of your characteristics and personality

In this section, there are tips for employers and job-seekers on understanding psychometric testing.

There are a number of categories of questions within psychometric testing and they are outlined below: