Psychometric testing involves the use of questions covering a range of categories to gauge, among other things, aspects of a person's personality that might not be attained in conventional ways. The advantages of applying this to the recruitment process are obvious, a valuable insight into, and a more accurate profile of the character of your candidates.

The value of psychometric testing is often underestimated by many employers who see it as being relevant only in selection. However, tests have been developed for many purposes, e.g. job diagnosis, analysing team performance, profiling employees to identify needs, integrity, honesty etc. The tests are reliable, impartial and not subject to the vagaries of human decision-making. They represent a cost-effective means of reducing the number of applicants to the few that warrant methods of selection such as structured interviews and group exercises.

GAAPS provides advice on the use of psychometric tests and a full testing service. GAAPS retains qualified occupational psychologists on its staff.