The Essence and Influence of Psychological Contracts
Psychological Contracts – What they Are, Why they Matter The term ‘psychological contract’ refers to the tacit set of expectations that guide an employee-employer relationship. A psychological contract develops in addition to the more formally stated contract of employment. It is an unwritten, yet implicitly understood set of promises about the relationship between the […]
How to Get Results You Can Trust with Psychometric Assessments
Do test scores truly indicate a person’s ability, or accurately reveal their personality? Psychometric assessments are used to make decisions about employees, so it is essential that scores really do indicate a person’s likely behaviour. Accuracy of results is affected by both the test itself and the way in which it is administered and […]
Psychometric Testing in Selection – How to Maximize Candidate Reactions
Just hearing the word test can evoke anxiety for people. Test implies that your performance is going to be judged—that you need to pass, and that you can fail. With psychometric tests widely used in hiring decisions, news of testing is a common experience for job candidates. A negative reaction to a selection method […]
Emerging Trends in Psychometric Testing and Workplace Psychology
The BPS Division of Occupational Psychology annual conference was held 10-12 January in charming Stratford-upon-Avon. This year’s theme, ‘Evolution Evolution +/or Revolution: Changing with the Times’, focused on celebrating the value Occupational Psychologists offer. With no shortage of informative talks and engaging speakers, this was a great opportunity to find out about new and […]
Tests You Can Access with Test User Qualifications (BPS/EFPA )
We receive a lot of queries on which tests can be accessed and used once you have obtained Test User qualifications. Recently I came across a new and valuable reference for identifying and locating accessible tests: the newly published British Psychological Society (BPS) “Tests available to RQTU members.” Whether you’re an experienced psychometrician or […]
The Veiled Benefits of the BPS/EFPA Test User Personality Qualification
Selection by Design’s Test User Personality training leads to specialization in the 16pf®. This is a well-known, defining feature of the course. Our trainees learn to score, interpret and use this test to assist with talent management, employee development and career decisions. Just as with our Test User Ability training, though, there are gains […]