Episode 255
How Psychometric Assessments Can Transform Your Job Search and Career (Ep 255)
This a Rebroadcast of Episode 143.
If you’ve been actively searching for a new job or advancing your career, chances are you’ve encountered psychometric tests as part of the recruitment process. Yet, many professionals remain unclear about what these assessments are, how they work, and whether they should prepare for them.
Knowing how psychometric assessments can reveal insights about your skills, strengths, and career drivers can be a game-changer. In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, we interview an expert, Paula Baetu, is a Chief Science Officer and Operations Director of TalentPredix, to explore what psychometric tests entail, how to leverage them to your advantage, and why they matter in recruitment and career development.
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Timestamps to guide your listening:
- 02:43 Introducing Paola and Psychometric Testing
- 04:49 Paola's Career Journey
- 14:57 Understanding Psychometric Testing
- 26:52 The Importance of Diverse Roles in Teams
- 27:28 Culture Add vs. Culture Fit in Hiring
- 27:47 Navigating Job Rejections and Respecting Competition
- 29:02 Graduate Recruitment and Assessment Centers
- 30:31 The Value of Psychometric Tests
- 32:03 Using Talent Predicts for Career Development
- 33:53 The Role of Psychometrics in Recruitment
- 46:33 Cultural Influences on Psychometric Results
- 50:27 Preparing for Psychometric Tests
- 53:23 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions
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About the host, Renata Bernarde
Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress.
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