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HR – Personality Test

- Most complex and rapidly changing topic in the selection field
- Data can provide valid information for selection decisions
-> Use of personality tests is rapidly increasing
- 2005: 30% of American companies used personality tests
40% of the Fortune 100 used them
- Recent study in 20 countries:
Countries like New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Sweden uses personality tests more frequently than the US

Definition and Use of Personality Tests

Personality refers to the unique set of characteristics that define an individual and determine that person’s pattern of interaction with the environment.
Personality is more than social skills -> it presents a broad topic.
Personality characteristics are essential for the job performance.

Pros for use of Personality Tests
- Personality characters can be grouped into five broad dimensions
-> The big five: conscientiousness, emotional stability, agreeableness, extraversion, and openness to......

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