Tag Archives: psychometric testing

Round Pegs – Round Holes

Round Pegs – Round Holes How many square pegs have you interviewed when what you really need is a round one? The McQuaig Job Survey™ enables you and your managers to produce an accurate job profile for a vacancy. The … More

The benefits of using psychometric testing in small firms

The benefits of using psychometric testing in small firms Many people think psychometric testing only happens in FTSE 100 firms. In reality psychometric testing is simple, cost-effective and quick even for small businesses. Culture is everything in small businesses. It … More

Who benefits the most from Psychometric Testing; the employer or the employee?

Who benefits the most from Psychometric Testing; the employer or the employee? People often wonder who benefits most from psychometric testing, is it the employer or the employee? Wrong question. I believe the question should read “Who benefits from it?” … More

Psychometric testing for sales success.

Psychometric testing for sales success. What behaviours achieve sales success? Tenacity, empathy, initiative and drive are some of the qualities you look for. Of course there are many different factors that determine the preferred behaviours; is it a new business … More

Psychometric Testing: The difference between ipsative and normative tests

Psychometric Testing: The difference between ipsative and normative tests Read relevant LINKEDIN groups or a basic book on people at work and you will come across the term ipsative, often compared with normative. These two approaches seem as incompatible as … More

First ever Effective You! training a huge success!

First ever Effective You! training a huge success! McQuaig Psychometric System Associate Dave Stent ran the first ever Effective You! training workshop at the de Vere West One, Central London on 6th September 2012. Delegates were able to take some time out … More

How to introduce psychometric testing into your organisation

How to introduce psychometric testing into your organisation Psychometric testing can bring great value to an organisation. The steps you take to introduce psychometric testing will have a direct impact on its success. Here are three tips to get you … More

What are Psychometric Tests all about?

What are Psychometric Tests all about? What if we understood what inspires us at work? What if employers always filled jobs with people whose personality strengths met the attributes needed for success? Wouldn’t the workplace be better? Psychometric testing provides an … More

Search for a Star – part 4

Dave Stent completes the series on hiring the right salespeople and – in this feature – holding on to them. Reprinted from ‘Winning Edge’ magazine from the ISMM – March/April 2012 Retention management is more commonly called talent management, and … More

Search for a Star

In the first in a new series on sales recruiting for Winning Edge magazine, IAIN CHALMERS reveals some of the factors that will increase your chances of getting your next hire right.

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