Psychometric Testing Policy

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Psychometric Testing Policy (sample) CONTENTS Page PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING ………………………………………………… 3 PREPARATION OF CANDIDATES ………………………………………………… 4 TEST ADMINISTRATION …………………………………………………………….5 FEEDBACK ……………………………………………………………………………. 6 BIAS, FAIRNESS & DISCRIMINATION …………………………………………… 9 CONFIDENTIALITY AND SECURITY …………………………………………… 10 LEGAL ISSUES ……………………………………………………………………….. 11 References …………………………………………………………………………….. 13 Appendix A …………………………………………………………………………… 14 Appendix B …………………………………………………………………………….. 16 PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING Psychological tests provide powerful and reliable assistance in selecting, assessing, developing and counselling people at work, provided that they are properly chosen, administered, scored, and interpreted. Proper choice of test includes choosing an appropriate and psychometrically sound and validated test, which measures the required skill or attribute previously identified from a careful job analysis, at an appropriate level of difficulty, and reflecting the type of content found in the job. By implementing the selection procedures systematically and objectively, the process itself will help identify the best candidate for the job. Psychometric tests are used to • provide a standardised method for assessing and diagnosing individuals • provide such information more efficiently than most other methods of assessment (eg. interviews and observation) • provide access to the measurement of qualities that are difficult to assess through other means PREPARATION OF CANDIDATES • Informing candidates Candidates must be made aware of the purpose of testing, which tests will be administered, what they are intended to

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