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Psychometric Testing Services (PTS)

What is Psychometric Testing
Psychometric testing provides an objective summary of an individual's abilities, behavioural style and cultural fit and is an excellent predictor of performance.

Challenge Consulting provides a range of affordable administered and online tests that ensure team and position compatibility.

Benefits to Clients
Provides a candidate’s psychological profile matched precisely to the job vacancy. Provides unique information, not available from other sources, to assist with the decision. Reports are personally interpreted by one of our qualified and Registered Psychologists.

Matched to Job Profile
All Psychological Testing and Profiling is matched to the specific job profile inclusive of critical interpersonal and skill based competencies as set out in the related KPIs. This will include the selection of the correct level of ability testing ranging from general, clerical, graduate through to executive critical reasoning level. An appropriate test battery is tailored to meet specialist roles ranging from sales and customer service roles through to graduate, technical, clerical, middle management and executive roles.

Accredited Test Centres
Our delivery is exclusively through CareersMultiList Accredited Test Centres, of which there are over 25 around Australia. Each of our centres must abide by the procedures and processes as set out in our Test Administration QA Manual. They are also audited each year to ensure standards are maintained.

Selection of Assessment Tools
CareersMultiList utilises a range of validated, accredited and internationally recognised psychometric test instruments and personality profiling inventories. These include a range of tests known as Genesys from the International Publisher Psytech International. A selection of well-known organisations that support the use of such instruments include Australia Post, Boral, CGU Insurance, Coca Cola Amatil, National Foods, Philips Electronics, Qantas, RACV, SmithKline Beecham, University of Sydney, Vodafone, Wesfarmers, WorkCover NSW, etc.

Uses for Psychometric testing

  • Recruitment and candidate selection
  • Internal promotions
  • Development programmes
  • Team building
  • Management and leadership training
  • Outplacement
  • Re-deployment programmes
  • Organisational development and
  • Training programmes.

Why use Psychometric Testing Services?

  • Ensures optimal candidate selection and reduced conflict in your organisation.
  • Delivers a credible, unbiased basis for decision making on all personnel issues.
  • Long term savings and increases in productivity, effectiveness and team compatibility.

Who would you test?

Everyone in your organisation could be tested for various reasons and at differing levels of cost, complexity and report detail.

Staff

  • Office administration
  • Sales & marketing
  • Customer service
  • Banking
  • Finance & accounting
  • Secretarial & clerical
  • Call centre operators
  • Retail sales
  • Helpdesk operators
  • Logistics & distribution
  • Warehousing & inventory
  • Team leaders
  • Human resources

Management

  • Middle management
  • Supervisors & department managers
  • Senior executives
  • Operational
  • Technical
  • Engineering

Psychometric Testing Services (PTS)

 


1. Administered Tests
- Test range and pricing (prices excl. GST)
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  • Administered by Challenge Consulting at our City or Parramatta offices
  • Results in 2 days
  • Comprehensive written report by an experienced, registered psychologist
  • Telephone discussion with psychologist
  • Wide range of tests & pricing.
  General Testing Specialist Testing Management Testing Volume Screening
Test code A/A1 A/B1 A/B2 A/B3 A/B4 A/C1 A/C2 A/D1
Click links for details on test contents
V
General
Reasoning
Test

$490
Graduate
Reasoning
Test

$590
Sales
Focused Test

$590
Technical
Test

$590
Clerical
Test

$590
General
Management
Test

$690
Executive
Test

$690
Personality & Culture Fit Test
$200
Verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning (General)            
Verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning
(Graduate
)
           
Verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning
(Superior)
             
Full personality profile
Values and motivation questionnaire
Sales preference indicator              
Mechanical reasoning Test              
Verbal and numerical reasoning            
Management type indicator            
Clerical checking and spelling              
Spelling Test              

Ticked areas denote components of each test package as identified by the test code

 

2. Online Testing Services
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  • Our Online Testing Services provide a cost effective, snapshot assessment
  • Enjoy the convenience of conducting testing on your own premises or anywhere online for immediate results and quicker decisions
  • The lower cost of online tests means they can be used freely for a range of employee types
  • Testing is based on more than 40 years of research
  • Assess both cognitive (thinking) ability and personality/behavioural measures
  • The test batteries detailed below can be tailored to your needs, whatever the role you are recruiting for – feel free to discuss your requirements with us.

Recommended online tests by job position

Test Battery Who is it for? What does it do?
[For a detailed explanation of these tests, please click the links]

This test battery measures essential personality/ behavioural requirements and problem solving skills necessary for success in junior or entry-level positions, eg:

  • Mail clerks
  • Juniors
  • Clerks
  • Process operatives
  • Cashier
  • Trainees
  • Apprentices

This test battery is the most widely used of all test batteries and covers the broadest range of positions, eg:

  • Sales & Marketing
    - Sales representatives
    - Telemarketers
    - Market researchers

  • Customer Service
    - Customer service representative
    - Call centre operator

  • Administration
    - Administrator
    - Personal assistant
    - Secretary
    - Receptionist
    - Data entry operator

  • Junior-level Accounts
    - Accounts payable
    - Accounts receivable
    - Cashier
    - Bank teller
It is suited to applicants with some work experience.

This test battery measures a wide range of essential personality/behavioural traits and problem solving skills.

It is appropriate for positions requiring a higher level of work or technical experience, eg:

  • Junior supervisors
  • Graduates
  • Team leaders
  • Administrators
  • Office managers
  • OCEANIC – General Personality Inventory (option 1)
    Examines such factors as team fit, social ability, work ethic, reliability and stress tolerance.

  • OCEANIC - Sales Effectiveness Questionnaire (option 2)
    In addition to examining such factors as team fit, social ability, work ethic, reliability and stress tolerance, this version of OCEANIC examines potential to succeed in sales and sales-related positions.

  • OCEANIC - Customer Effectiveness Inventory (option 3)
    In addition to examining such factors as team fit, social ability, work ethic, reliability and stress tolerance, this version of OCEANIC examines suitability for customer service-based roles.

  • ATOMS
    Examines a person’s sense of purpose, ability to meet deadlines, mechanics of time management, ability to cope with changes in work pace, their propensity to plan, and their organisational skills.

  • Digit Sequence
    Measures general reasoning skills and numerical fluency.

  • Matrices
    Examines strategic thinking and logical reasoning. Helps examine a person’s ability to solve more complex problems.

  • OSP General Knowledge / Word Reasoning
    Examines verbal reasoning skills and general knowledge.

This test battery measures a wide range of essential personality/behavioural traits and problem solving skills.

It is appropriate for positions requiring a higher level of work or technical experience, eg:

  • Managers
  • Supervisors
  • OCEANIC – General Personality Inventory (option 1)
    Examines such factors as team fit, social ability, work ethic, reliability and stress tolerance.

  • OCEANIC - Sales Effectiveness Questionnaire (option 2)
    In addition to examining such factors as team fit, social ability, work ethic, reliability and stress tolerance, this version of OCEANIC examines potential to succeed in sales and sales-related positions.

  • OCEANIC - Customer Effectiveness Inventory (option 3)
    In addition to examining such factors as team fit, social ability, work ethic, reliability and stress tolerance, this version of OCEANIC examines suitability for customer service-based roles.

  • ATOMS
    Examines a person’s sense of purpose, ability to meet deadlines, mechanics of time management, ability to cope with changes in work pace, their propensity to plan, and their organisational skills.

  • Digit Sequence
    Measures general reasoning skills and numerical fluency.

  • Matrices
    Examines strategic thinking and logical reasoning. Helps examine a person’s ability to solve more complex problems.

  • OSP General Knowledge / Word Reasoning
    Examines verbal reasoning skills and general knowledge.

Appropriate for senior level technical roles, where no supervisory skills are required.

Reports are available in standard or extended Psychologist - authored format.

Feedback on results may be provided when required.

  • OCEANIC – General Personality Inventory
    Examines such factors as team fit, social ability, work ethic, reliability and stress tolerance.

  • ATOMS
    Examines a person’s sense of purpose, ability to meet deadlines, mechanics of time management, ability to cope with changes in work pace, their propensity to plan, and their organisational skills.

  • Matrices
    Examines strategic thinking and logical reasoning. Helps examine a person’s ability to solve more complex problems.

  • OSP General Knowledge / Word Reasoning
    Examines verbal reasoning skills and general knowledge.

  • Attention Switching
    Examines the ability to change or switch between different tasks.

Appropriate for senior level management roles, including General Manager

Reports are available in standard or extended Psychologist - authored format.

Feedback on results may be provided when required.

  • OCEANIC – General Personality Inventory
    Examines such factors as team fit, social ability, work ethic, reliability and stress tolerance.

  • ATOMS
    Examines a person’s sense of purpose, ability to meet deadlines, mechanics of time management, ability to cope with changes in work pace, their propensity to plan, and their organisational skills.

  • Matrices
    Examines strategic thinking and logical reasoning. Helps examine a person’s ability to solve more complex problems.

  • OSP General Knowledge / Word Reasoning
    Examines verbal reasoning skills and general knowledge.

  • Attention Switching
    Examines the ability to change or switch between different tasks.

A measure of employee risk which can be used for both staff development and employee selection.Specifically, the RMP identifies:

  • Integrity
  • Honesty
  • Poor impulse control
  • Stress tolerance
  • Conscientiousness

It is appropriate for roles such as:

  • Security guards
  • Law enforcement
  • Any role where a weapon may be used
  • Cash handling roles
  • Machine operating roles
  • Hospital and medical
  • Roles with a high OH&S risk
  • Oppositional Scale:
    High scores on this scale indicate a strong level of individuality, an intolerance of rules, and self-fulfilling behaviour. Low scores on this scale indicate a person that tends to have very high levels of trust, be overly compliant and altruistic.

  • Hard Realism Scale:
    People that score high on this scale are described as having an unforgivable goal focus and strong independence. They may also be described as having a cynical attitude towards human nature. People that score low on this scale are described as lacking independence and being open to being influenced.

  • P - Scale:
    A person that scores high on this scale will be described as having a low self-esteem, cold, egocentric and impulsive. Conversely, a person that scores low on this scale will be described as being very trusting and overly compliant and altruistic.

  • Aggressiveness/Brutality Scale:
    A person that scores high on this scale will tend to endorse brutality and cruelty and be accepting of harmful actions. A low score on this scale indicates a lack of assertiveness and an overly sympathetic demeanour.

  • Integrity/Honesty Scale:
    People that score high on this scale are described as being unethical and dishonest. Individuals who score low are described as having a tendency to be overly frank and single-minded in following procedures.

A measure of employee risk which can be used for both staff development and employee selection.Specifically, the RMP Safety Inventory identifies:

  • Poor safety attitudes
  • Safety behaviour (including driving behaviour)
  • Safety perception (propensity to be pressured by the group)
  • Poor impulse control
  • Stress tolerance
  • Conscientiousness

It is appropriate for roles such as:

  • Security guards
  • Law enforcement
  • Any role where a weapon may be used
  • Cash handling roles
  • Machine operators
  • Hospital and medical
  • Roles with a high OH&S risk
  • Safety Attitudes:
    People who score high on this scale believe that they are generally ‘lucky’ and tend to treat safety rules in regulations in contempt. These individuals believe that adhering to standard safety procedures has little effect on accident prevention

  • Safety Behaviour:
    People who score high on this scale admit to behaving in an unsafe manner and being ‘risk takers”. Items from this scale examine track record for following safety rules and regulations. As past behaviour is often a good predictor of future behaviour this scale help identify at risk individuals.

  • Safety Perception:
    This scale aims to identify employee perception about the level of adherence to safety practices within their current place of work. People who score high on this scale report that they believe that safety regulations are loosely followed at their place of work. They may also have a propensity to be pressured by the group in ignoring proper procedures.

  • Poor Impulse Control:
    People who score high on this scale are described as aggressive and easily moved to anger. Aggression is often associated with driving accidents and unsafe practices due to intolerance and impatience.

  • N - Stress Tolerance:
    People who score high on this scale are described as, anxious and are likely to panic in emergency situations. People with low scores are described as calm and even-tempered.

  • Conscientiousness:
    The major aspects of the Conscientiousness factor include scrupulousness, and responsibility. People who score high on this trait are described as careful, and thorough. Individuals who score low tend to be careless, inefficient, and undependable.

Appropriate for roles such as:

  • Bus / coach drivers
  • Taxi drivers
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • 24-hour call centres
  • Security
  • Hospital and medical
  • Any role where shift work may be required
  • The Shiftwork Type Indicator is a measure that examines peak performance at work. It helps identify those individuals who may not be suited to jobs that involve shiftwork or irregular sleep patterns.

 

3. Career Guidance Services (prices excl.GST)
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  • Retain key employees and assist them to achieve their potential
  • Essential support for job seekers or employees considering a new direction.
  • Full programme or the test and written report format.
Type of test/service Career Guidance
Report $500
Career Guidance
Programme$850
Outplacement Programme From $1,500
Full personality profile
Values and motivation questionnaire
Occupational Interest Inventory
Assistance in preparing CV  
Advice on interview technique  
Support Counselling with registered psychologist    
Comprehensive battery of relevant tailored tests    
Face to face feedback & development counselling with registered psychologist    

 

4. Myers-Briggs Type Instrument (MBTI)
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$400/pp excl GST with significant discounts for group sessions of 8 or more.

  • Most widely used test for understanding normal personality differences
  • Accelerate career development and enhance job satisfaction.

Compromise and conflict resolution occur more quickly, naturally and painlessly. The result is better performance and cost benefits to the organisation.

 

5.Tailored Programmes - Fees quoted on a case by case basis
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Tailoring test programmes to suit your special circumstances minimises wasted administrative effort and yields relevant, accurate and cost effective results that meet your objectives.

Tailored programmes can be developed for:

  • Benchmarking
  • Target Profiling
  • Outplacement
  • Career Guidance
  • Performance measurement
  • Restructuring


6. Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI)

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  • HBDI has been validated by international studies and doctoral dissertations for over 15 years.
  • HBDI is quick and easy. The questionnaire takes about 20-30 minutes.
  • Results are available in approximately 24 hours.
  • Simple to understand

 

Testimonial - Psych Services
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Minorplanet Asia Pacific has been constantly impressed with the level of service that we have received when utilising Challenge Consulting's psychological assessment services. The testing process has been smooth and seamless from start to finish, even when testing took place interstate. The reports produced are easy to read and were invaluable in the all-important decision making process and subsequently as a management tool.


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