Psychometric tests are used for activities such as recruitment and selection, training and development, career guidance and team building.
Employers commonly use two forms of psychometric tests: firstly, those designed to measure maximum performance, such as ability, aptitude or attainment; and secondly those designed to assess personal qualities such as personality, temperament, values and interests.
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