Exploring Psychological Testing for HR Activities: Insights and Best Practices

Hi all,

I am Yogesh from Pune, working in HR, and I am interested in psychological tests (aptitude, personality, and many more). Additionally, many of my friends are in the psychology field as counselors. Can anyone please help me with the psychological tests that can be implemented in HR activities? For example, the House-Tree-Person Test (HTP), Draw-A-Man Test, etc.

Regards,
Yogesh Arbuj

These are highly specialized areas, and it is best to leave them in the hands of professionals; otherwise, the outcomes can be disastrous. You may browse through our website www.piiconsultnts.com and contact us for professionally undertaking this work for your organization.

Kindly realize that this work is more sacrosanct than that of a medical practitioner - he tinkers with your body, and the side effects of various medicines are known, with the patient frequently reporting them to his doctor. We tinker with the mind/psyche of the person, and if improperly handled, it can cause havoc.

Regards,
Sunil Chandra

Hello Yogesh:

I am interested in Psychological tests (aptitude, Personality, and many more). So can anyone please help me with the psychological tests that can be implemented in HR activities.

Send me an email request for "Testing and Assessment: an Employer's Guide to Good Practices", Employment and Training Administration U.S. Department of Labor, 1999. It is a good resource for the end-user of assessments.

Bob Gately
bobgately@verizon.net
USA

There are numerous psychometric instruments available in the market today. A few reputed vendors include SHL, Thomas International, PI, Cubiks, etc.

To the best of my understanding, you need to keep in mind a couple of things while selecting the tool:
1) The need for assessment
2) The cost of assessment
3) The time required for assessment
4) The ease of administration, etc.

Most importantly, business leaders must buy into the concept of psychological testing. Also, in some countries like the U.S., many of these tools cannot be used to reject people. So if you are looking to implement the tool globally, then you need to be aware of such risks as well.

Dear Yogesh,

Tests like House-Tree-Person are all projective tests and are difficult to interpret. It is better to make use of paper-and-pencil tests. For example, when evaluating personality, you can use tests like the 16PF or the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).

With regards,
Sebastian
Clinical Psychologist

Hi Yogesh,

This is Ambita here. I have completed my Psychometric testing certification from the British Psychological Society. It is very important that you use a valid and reliable test.

First of all, you should be very clear about the objective, whether you are using it for recruitment purposes or for developmental purposes. A good test that can be used for both is the 15FQ+, which is based on Cattell's 16PF. However, remember that it is a personality test.

If you are looking more for an ability/aptitude test, you can use the Critical Reasoning Test Battery (CRTB2) or the Technical Test Battery (TTB2), depending again on the type of ability you are trying to assess.

Hope this helps.

Ambita

Thanks, Sebastian, Ambee, and friends.

I have basic knowledge of psychometric tests, including projective tests, but I want to learn more about it. So, if any of you can help me out with it, I will be thankful 😊.

Regards,
Yogesh

Psychometric tests can be for various reasons and purposes like the following:

1. Numerical Reasoning
2. Verbal Reasoning
3. Abstract Reasoning
4. Spatial Ability
5. Mechanical Reasoning
6. Personality Tests.

Psychometric tests fall into two main categories:

1. Personality questionnaires: It tries to measure aspects of one's personality.
2. Aptitude tests: It tries to measure one's intellectual and reasoning abilities.

A psychometric test must be:

1. Objective
2. Standardized
3. Reliable
4. Predictive
5. Non-Discriminatory

:)

Hi Yogesh,

If you can be more precise about what you want to know about psychometric tests, maybe I can help you out.

Regards,
Ambita

Hi Yogesh,

I am working as a consultant psychologist for Central Test International. You can visit www.centraltest.co.uk or www.asia.centraltest.com for more details. I have been involved in psychometric test development for the past three and a half years and have developed/customized tests for various companies. I am able to discuss my experience and the process of using a test for a specific purpose, but I would prefer to have these discussions on a one-to-one basis.

You can contact me via email at vijayhrdm@gmail.com or on Skype. My Skype ID is vijai.pandey.

Warm wishes,

The MBTI should not be used for the selection of employees according to the MBTI publisher. We should follow a test publisher's instructions.

It's important to first identify the need for the test. Is it being used for personal development, recruitment selection, team dynamics, cultural transformation, emotional intelligence, etc.? Each test has a different purpose and measures different things. I suggest you Google the topic and read up on some articles to give you a clearer understanding.

The tests you're asking for in your example are icebreaker, energizer, or training fun kind of tests. It's not accurate or fit for purpose.

Cheers,
Anusha

Hi Ambita,

As I told you earlier that I am interested in all kinds of psychometric tests, projective tests, and books related to counseling, I will be thankful if you provide some information regarding this.

Regards,
Yogesh

Dear All,

It was so nice to see so much input on Psychology and psychological tests. Can anybody provide me with the sample test papers for reference? I have prepared the test papers, but to give them a finishing touch, I need comparison papers. I am looking for helping hands from all my friends in the HR community, especially seeking assistance from my seniors.

Regards,
Sunil Singhal

Hi Ambita,

I have completed a certification in Psychometric Testing. I would appreciate it if you could provide me with details such as the institution, duration of the course, fees, etc. Your guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Regards, Aarti avrinku

Dear All,

You can also look at some of the internet sites like:
a) psychometrics.com
b) businessballs.com

Regards,
P.Arun Kumar