Psychometrics: Testing and Training
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In today's competitive job market, psychometric tests for recruitment are essential for making informed, objective hiring decisions. HR professionals and employers use our psychometric assessments to identify top talent, understand employee behaviours and motivations, and support effective talent development. Our validated tests and personality questionnaires improve selection outcomes, enhance organisational insight, and bring consistency and fairness to your recruitment and development processes.
What are Psychometrics?
A psychometric test is a standardised method used to measure human behaviours, aptitudes, and personality traits. These tests are designed to produce objective results, whether through numerical scores or categorised outputs such as grades (A-E) or colour-coded ratings (e.g. red, amber, green). This standardisation helps eliminate bias and ensures fair, consistent decision-making in recruitment and development.
While psychometric tests and assessments often refer to ability and aptitude assessments, the broader term psychometric assessments includes personality profilers, behavioural questionnaires, and other tools that offer deeper insights into individual characteristics and workplace behaviours.
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Why Choose eras for Psychometrics?
Clear Pricing
Our prices are competitive and transparent. There are no hidden costs and we have always matched top quality with affordability.
Great Customer Service
We have been regularly complimented on the quality of our customer service since we were established in 1982.
No Contracts
We have no annual licence fees or other hidden expenses. We operate on a credit-based 'pay as you go' system, with credits that never expire.
Varied & Detailed Reports
Our reports are insightful, thorough and user-friendly. The Quest Profiler® is BPS registered and suitable for both recruitment and employee development.
What Are Personality Profiles?
Personality profiles are powerful psychometric tools that provide deep insight into individual traits, behaviours, and motivations. Developed by academic and scientific experts, these assessments use structured questionnaires to reveal how people think, work, and interact, without any right or wrong answers.
Widely adopted across HR, recruitment, and learning and development (L&D), psychometric assessment in recruitment helps ensure candidates not only meet job criteria but are well-aligned with company culture and role expectations. This leads to more consistent hiring outcomes and long-term success.
By matching people to roles where they're most likely to thrive, psychometric assessments drive smarter recruitment decisions and more effective talent development.
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Cutting-Edge Psychometric Assessments
Our comprehensive psychometric assessments, including aptitude tests, skill assessments, and personality questionnaires, are accessible via The Psychometric Portal®. These assessments go beyond surface-level insights, offering a deep dive into a candidate's capabilities. By focusing on key areas like numerical, inductive, logical, diagrammatic, and verbal reasoning, we provide a holistic view of individual strengths and potential.
While many psychometric tests are versatile, we understand that some organisations require more tailored solutions. With our bespoke psychometric design, you can receive assessments specifically crafted to address your unique business needs and recruitment challenges.
Discover How The Psychometric Portal® Can Help Your BusinessLeading Psychometric Training
Training individuals and teams in psychometrics empowers your organisation to effectively interpret and apply psychometric assessments. Our training programmes include the British Psychological Society (BPS) Test User training and threesixty° tool training, ensuring your team is equipped to provide insightful feedback and make informed decisions.
For those with specific training needs, our open programmes are perfect for one or two individuals, offering opportunities to learn from peers across various organisations. If you need more extensive training, our in-house programmes allow you to tailor sessions for entire teams, ensuring a unified approach to psychometric testing.
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The Psychometric Portal is a very good tool to use in recruitment selection and staff development
The Quest Profiler is the most versatile personality instrument I have ever used. It does everything from generating interview questions to offering advice for future development. Whatever my needs are, it meets them in full.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Ability and Personality courses at eras. The trainers are very knowledgeable, bringing the subject of psychometrics to life, and there is a nice blend of practical and theory to cement learning objectives in place. I highly recommend it to HR, L&D or Recruitment professionals!
We have been working with eras for many years now and specifically use the 360 function regularly. The 360 function is fantastic as we can amend it to suit whatever we need. It's easy to use and produces really useful information in a very professional report. When working with eras I've personally found them to be extremely responsive and very helpful, they go out of their way to support and find solutions.
The eras team provide exceptional support that is not only professional but human as well. No 'ask' is ever too much and any queries or concerns I have are addressed promptly, reflecting a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction.
Can I also just take this opportunity to thank you both for incredible customer service. This will be one of the main reasons I continue to use eras. Quick turnaround and prompt response are greatly appreciated!
eras have been invaluable to the recruitment and development strands of our people piece at East Anglian Air Ambulance. We highly value their expertise and professionalism in what can be a crowded and confusing market.
The Psychometric Portal® provides an excellent variety of instruments. The flexibility offered by the 360 tool is crucial in our industry and being able to use the system on a pay-as-you-go basis is a huge benefit.
Everyone has been very helpful and the level of service and information far outweighed your competitors.
Thank you for the extra support you were able to give, it did help us focus, as it was meant to do.
What are the benefits of psychometrics?
Talent Selection
Identify exceptional candidates with targeted psychometric assessments.
Understanding Motivation
Uncover workplace motivators for improved engagement and satisfaction.
Strengths & Development
Identify strengths and growth areas for personalised development.
Standardised Processes
Enhance objectivity and reliability with standardised psychometric approaches.
Predictive Validity
Make accurate talent decisions based on validated psychometric data.
Efficient Decision-Making
Streamline decisions with detailed data-driven psychometric insights.
Which Businesses Benefit From Psychometrics?
Psychometric testing is invaluable to businesses of all sizes. Whether you're a small company or a large corporation, psychometric assessments can be seamlessly integrated into your recruitment process. They help identify key traits to include in job specifications, streamlining your hiring and onboarding process for greater efficiency and success.
Beyond recruitment, psychometric testing offers insights into how your current team performs under pressure and how to best support their ongoing development. By providing a comprehensive understanding of individual personalities and skills, psychometrics helps you nurture talent and align your team's strengths with business objectives.
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Learning & Development
Psychometric assessments provide a detailed view of an individual, making them highly valuable for learning and development (L&D) initiatives. They support talent development at all levels, from building leadership skills to enhancing productivity across operational teams.
By utilising psychometric testing, you can obtain both objective data (such as profitability and productivity) and subjective insights (including staff morale and motivation). Understanding your workplace culture and engagement levels helps you gain deeper insight into how qualities like clarity of vision, brand alignment, and personal well-being are perceived within your organisation.
Human Resources & Recruitment
Psychometric profiling is a powerful tool for HR and recruitment processes. It can help identify the desirable traits to include in job descriptions, ensuring alignment between candidate qualities and role requirements. Additionally, it aids in structuring interviews, focusing on the skills and talents that matter most.
Over the years, psychometric profiles and predictive testing have significantly improved the quality of hires while reducing staff turnover. They ensure that candidates are better matched to positions, contributing to long-term success.
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