Psychometric testing: A valid means of pre-employment screening?

Testing can provide useful information, but there are risks aplenty

We live in an era in which legal obligations can make it difficult — and costly — to say goodbye to a bad hire. Selecting the right candidate for a job is therefore critical. Unfortunately, a resume, interview and professional reference check can only offer so much insight. They don’t necessarily indicate a candidate’s intelligence, maturity, and whether and how well he is likely to handle stress, conflict and change.

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