Psychological Assessment Essay

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COVER PAGE STUDENT NUMBER: 36683418 NAME: WENDY LA VITA COURSE CODE: PCY 4807/101 HONOURS: PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT ASSIGNMENT N0: 05 TITLE: ASSESSMENT IN AN INDUSTRIAL CONTEXT Contents Section A……………………………………………………………………3 Introduction………………………………………………………………...3 Five Core Competencies…………………………………………………...3 The process to appoint a suitable candidate …………….………………4 Situational tests………………………………………………………….4-5 Personality Assessment……………………………………………………5 Interest Measures………………………………………………………….5 Conclusion …………………………………………………………………5 Section B…………………………………………………………………….6 Assessment………………………………………………………………….6 Competencies……………………………………………………………….6 SDS Scores………………………………………………………………….6 Personality Profile………………………………………………………..6-7 Areas of Development……………………………………………………..7 Conclusion………………………………………………………………….7 References………………………………………………………………….8 2 SECTION A Introduction Section A consists of an essay in which the assessment measures in the selection process of an applicant for the position of accountant is critically discussed. The focus area in this assignment will be the use of personality assessment in aligning an applicant’s personality with the requirements of the job as accountant. I will discuss it from my perspective as an employee of a recruitment agency. The objective of the assessment is to fill the vacant position of accountant at a company. Tutorial letter101 PYC 4807 (2012) Core competencies which accompany the role of accountant For the position of accountant I have selected the following competencies based on the Situation Specific Evaluation Expert competency model developed by Dr PJ Erasmus according to Tutorial letter 101 PYC 4807 (2012) Five Core Competencies: 1. Conceptualisation: The ability to see the whole concept and to predict the outcome. It calls for sound judgment and non verbal reasoning. In the role of accountant

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