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From self-discovery to career success: The power of psychometric testing

by Guest Author
February 9, 2023
in Skill Talk, Training partners
Puneet Singh

Psychometric tests are the ultimate tool for unlocking a person’s potential! It is a game changer for individuals and organizations alike. By providing valuable insights into an individual’s cognitive abilities, personality traits, and behavioural tendencies, the psychometric test has the power to unlock potential, improve hiring decisions, and enhance career success.

Guest author: Puneet Singh, Head – Business Development – Avaan Intellect

What are psychometric tests?

Psychometric tests are designed to measure an individual’s abilities, personality, and tendencies. They can include a wide range of assessments such as cognitive ability tests, personality tests, and interest inventories. These tests are administered through a series of questions or tasks, and the results are analyzed to provide a comprehensive individual profile.

Difference between psychometric tests and aptitude tests

While psychometric and aptitude tests may seem similar, they are quite different. Aptitude tests measure an individual’s raw abilities and potential for success in a particular field, while psychometric tests measure a broader range of abilities.

Also, students often tend to confuse psychometric tests with personality tests. In fact, they are as different as day and night. Personality tests measure an individual’s character traits, behaviours and emotions, while psychometric tests assess a wider range of abilities and traits, including cognitive abilities and personality.  

Psychometric tests: Top 3 benefits for recruiters

Psychometric tests have become an essential tool for recruiters and HR professionals from an organisation to hire the right candidate for a job role. The test helps determine if a candidate would be a good fit for the job. With the world of work changing at a fast pace, it becomes even more crucial for recruiters to administer psychometric tests to gauge the candidate’s fitment for a dynamic workplace.

Here are three benefits of psychometric tests for recruiters:

  • Psychometric tests provide recruiters with a comprehensive understanding of an applicant, allowing them to make the right choice based on their requirements
  • It helps the recruiters determine if the candidate would be a good fit with the company’s culture and values.
  • Psychometric tests also help companies reduce turnover and save time and resources.

Psychometric test: From self-discovery to career success

5 Ways psychometric tests help students shape their careers 

For students, the psychometric test can be a valuable tool for career development. These tests can help students identify their strengths and weaknesses, providing valuable insights into their abilities and personality. Especially, students from tier-2 and tier-3 cities who may not have access to such tests in their school curriculum, can leverage the psychometric tests to evaluate themselves. The test will guide them towards the best suitable career. 

Academic institutions can also introduce a psychometric test for their students. The psychometric tests will help academic heads to provide their students with clarity about their career paths. This information from the test can be used to make informed decisions about their future, including the types of careers they may excel in and the industries that align with their strengths and interests.

Here are five ways these tests help students shape their careers:

  • Self-discovery: Psychometric tests provide students with a deeper understanding of their strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies, helping them make informed decisions about their future.
  • Career guidance: These tests offer valuable career guidance, helping students identify careers that align with their abilities, and personality resulting in increased job satisfaction and success.
  • Improved job performance: By working in a career that is best suitable for them, students are more likely to perform better and excel in their chosen field.
  • Increased confidence: The test will help the students approach job interviews and other career-related situations with greater confidence.
  • Better decision-making: Psychometric tests enhance their decision-making skills and help them make informed decisions about their education, internships, and other opportunities, leading to a more prosperous and fulfilling career path.

There are many platforms which provide the psychometric test. However, there are very few like Graduate Assessment & Placement Program by AVAAN Intellect which offers affordable as well as effective psychometric tests. If you wish to know more about the Graduate Assessment & Placement Program, please visit Graduate Assessment and Placement Program (gatiintellect.com)

Psychometric tests are becoming increasingly popular in the world of education and career development! It’s beneficial for recruiters, HR professionals, students and academic institutions. Don’t miss out on the benefits of psychometric testing! Embrace its power today and take the first step towards a brighter future!

Also read: Logistics and Supply Chain: An industry walkthrough at Gati Ltd

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    We have mentally retarded men and women staying in our rural houses; and we very much are in need of work for these persons as well as for our institution. We are very much in need of work.Your fees are a little frightening. We`ll be glad to receive a visit from you as we have no help from government or any big useful organisation.

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