Half of all managers pass at least one test during their job application procedure. In a very large majority of cases, it is a personality test. For more than 90% of recruiters, personality tests are the best way of predicting the future performance of a candidate.  However, contrary to this belief, personality is a very mediocre predictor of success and performance. Companies therefore face a real threat of recruitment errors.  Other aspects, such as aptitudes, appear to be more reliable.  A study carried out by the Chair in New Careers shows that assessing cognitive schemas is another promising avenue to investigate. (…)

>> Read the study in the 3rd issue of HR Insights: HR Insights # 03: Let’s Test the Tests! (in French)

Find out more:

• Press release
• HR Insights # 02: Corporate Universities : Unidentified Training Objects (in French)
• The NEOMA Business School Chair in New Careers