Psychometric tests are great for recruitment, this is your chance to learn more about a methodology that is still little known in the world.
“In 2014 62% of HR professionals were using personality tests as part of a their formal recruitment process”
– Business Insider
Psychometric appraisals
Personality appraisals are an opportunity to check if you fit well with the culture and the dynamic that a company is looking to build. Yet most people have not been given one as part of the hiring process!
Source: Hudson
In light of the surprising information you have read, learn below about how Weavee wants to change this startling stat!
What are the Five Traits of the Big Five Psychometric test?
The Big Five/Five factor model is comprised of 5 core traits
Openness
Which describes a person’s degree of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and approach to variety.
Conscientiousness
Is the tendency to show self-discipline, act dutifully, and aim for achievement.
Conscientiousness also refers to planning, organization, and dependability.
Extraversion
Is about a person’s positive emotions, sociability, talkativeness and their tendency to seek stimulation in the company of others.
Agreeableness
Reflects individual differences in concern with cooperation and social harmony. Agreeableness is a measure the level of friendliness and kindness to another.
Neuroticism
Is sometimes known as “natural reactions”, it describes how vulnerable a person is to unpleasant emotions like anger, anxiety, depression, or vulnerability.
Weavee Big Five
At Weavee we have integrated the Big Five personality methodology and further defined the five traits into easier to digest descriptions, the results of which can then be used to further understand yourself
Less of trait
< Trait >
More of trait
Analytical
< Openness >
Creative
Improvisor
< Conscientiousness >
Planner
Introvert
< Extroversion >
Extrovert
Competitor
< Agreeableness >
Cooperator
Secure
< Neuroticism >
Reactive
By defining the five core traits in such a way Weavee is enabling you to have a better understanding of yourself. Showing the type of person you are to employers will allow them to create situations which can showcase your skills and true potential.
Why is it important?
For managers understanding what drives employee behaviour is key information which can guide their decisions. As an example it could guide the type of projects they set, how best they will motivate you, what type of relationship might come from you working with specific others, and how to manage you in a way to get that will get the best out of you.
“Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.”
– Bruce Lee
You too can take the psychometric big five appraisal on Weavee! Click the link below: