Careerwise: Understanding behavioural assessments
Neil talks to Ben Williams, a chartered occupational psychologist, about behavioural assessments in recruitment.
Neil talks to Ben Williams, a chartered occupational psychologist, about behavioural assessments in recruitment.
Ben discusses distinguishing behavioural assessments from psychometric tests. They often come at the end of the recruitment funnel and involve direct observation of behaviour in scenarios simulating job roles. They can be group or individual exercises, online or in-person, and vary in complexity. Preparation includes understanding assessment criteria and company values. Resources include Ben's website and the Association for Business Psychology's site
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