Psychological testing at work

how to use, interpret, and get the most out of the newest tests in personality, learning styles, aptitudes, interests, and more!

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From employee screening to executive training, psychological testing has become a major force in today's marketplace. The ability to accurately assess job candidates' traits, interests, skills, and talents is crucial­­and anyone who remains uninformed about this growing trend will be at a competitive disadvantage.Psychological Testing at Work offers you in-depth, practical coverage of numerous well-established means of personality assessment:Biodata­­uses biographical information to identify a successful worker Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®­­aids in management and leadership training as well as the vital task of team building Personal Orientation Inventory (POI)­­determines an employee's level of job satisfaction and likelihood of burnout And many more Thanks to Psychological Testing at Work, every manager or executive charged with administering these assessment tests­­or taking the tests themselves­­now has an in-depth, up-to-the-minute primer on this blossoming field. Psychology expert Edward Hoffman shows how any business can join a growing list of industries ranging from banking and transportation to insurance and health care that benefit from psychological testing. You'll see how well-known, respected methods of gauging employee personality can allow you to:Attract and retain motivated workers Predict organizational efficiency and profitability Improve the synergy of your work-teams Reduce the likelihood of litigation by hiring honest, even-tempered workers Train employees in management and leadership skills Join the growing ranks of organizations­­from the National Football League to Nordstrom, Inc.­­that find psychological assessment an indispensable tool for survival in the new economy. Be fully prepared with Psychological Testing at Work.