Psychometric testing is one of the most innovative and effective ways to determine the personality and intangible traits of a potential job seeker or employee and in turn see where their skills are best suited and how they can improve themselves to get ahead in their career. The benefits and effectiveness of psychometric testing can be seen in high school and university students all the way to multinational CEOs.
The psychometric testing programs offered by The Acorn Group are a variety of tests we conduct to determine the personality of a potential job seeker or current employee. Whether they are an executive, mid-careerist, entrepreneur or youth these tests will highlight personality types, interests, and learning styles, as well as how they work in a team, this information will then determine the roles best suited to the individual and consequently enable us to make sure each and every candidate is placed into a suitable role they can thrive and grow within.
Psychometric testing can be used in a number of ways, such as:
- Career coaching
- Finding out what you which career path is best for you
- Performance reviews
- Team building
- Recruitment
Some of the key groups we provide our psychometric testing services to include:
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Executives
At The Acorn Group, we conduct a range of specific tests which analyse personality, critical thinking skills, verbal and numerical reasoning, and decision making skills, to showcase how an individual will interact with and manage others.
Psychometric testing packages are included as part of our executive recruitment process, these tests will be conducted during the selection process to compare candidates, confirming the best possible talent is put forward to your business to ensure ongoing success. Once hired, these tests provide employers with a valuable management tool and an insight into how employees manage others or could be managed within a team environment. Conducting psychometric testing on your employees ensures that teams are built as effectively as possible and this will assist in understanding how each individual within your team best operates to maximize results within the workplace.
Mid-Careerists and Women in the workforce
Do you find it difficult to settle into some work environments and can’t understand why? Tried different careers but none seem to be for you? Do you want a career which suits your personality and aligns with your interests?
Through Psychometric Testing, The Acorn Group can reveal different aspects of yourself that you may not be aware of, creating a better understanding of who you are and what you are good at. Once you have completed the testing and discussed your results with one of our experts you will have achieved greater self-awareness, self-esteem, self-knowledge, and the confidence to look for and obtain a career you will thrive in.
Learning about yourself can be personally empowering, and leads to high levels of self-actualisation, personal inspiration and success. Let us help you discover your true self and find the career you were destined to have!
Youth
Are you graduating soon and not sure what to do next? Are you studying, but not sure if it’s the right career for you? Do you have limited work experience and are unsure what industry to work in?
We understand that with a lack of experience it is hard to know where to start when looking for a career and even harder to know if what you’ve chosen is the right path for you. Psychometric testing gives an in-depth insight into who you are, and what careers are perfect for you based on your personality type, interests, and learning style. This insight can give an added boost of confidence and awareness when seeking out further study or a shift in career paths and may even suggest industries or careers you haven’t considered or known existed.
Let us take the stress out of making your next career step and inspire you to find you the career you were destined to have!