Psychometric test administration (1)

In this unit, you will learn how to properly administer a psychometric test, including how to prepare candidates, maintain standardisation, ensure fairness, and address individual needs. It also covers how to introduce the session, outline the assessment process, and manage practical aspects such as data confidentiality, consent, and candidate comfort. By the end, you’ll understand the steps and best practices needed to run a smooth and fair assessment session.

After this talk, you will:

• Understand the importance of standardisation in psychometric test administration.

• Know why reliability and validity are crucial for the usefulness of a psychometric test.

• Be aware of how to prepare the assessment environment and engage with candidates appropriately.

• Recognise the best way to introduce yourself and the assessment session to candidates.

• Understand how to address and accommodate candidate disabilities discreetly and respectfully.

• Be able to outline the assessment procedure and explain the reasons for using particular tests.

• Know how to inform candidates about how their test results will be used within the selection process.

• Be familiar with the importance of providing feedback and options for delivering feedback to candidates.

• Appreciate the need to explain confidentiality and data storage regarding candidates’ assessment results.

• Understand the concept of informed consent and the different ways it can be obtained from candidates.

• Be prepared to communicate practical information such as the session duration, fire procedures, and items candidates may need during the test.

• Recognise the importance of standardisation through using checklists and clear communication.