Why personality tests have become the hottest new hiring tool

""Employers are growing increasingly selective, partly because many are seeing a flood of seemingly perfect candidates, many of whom are suspected of using AI to finesse their applications.""

""76% of companies that had hired in the 12 months leading up to April said they were using skills tests to determine if a candidate was a right fit, up from 55% who said they were using role-specific skills tests in 2022.""

""Employers seem most interested in testing for soft skills - amorphous qualities like communicativeness and leadership - as well as administering general aptitude and personality tests.""

""I think there's definitely a lower amount than I thought there would be [in available roles]," said Eagan, reflecting on the current job market."

A growing number of employers are implementing cognitive and personality tests during hiring processes to discern authentic candidates. Job seekers are finding a more competitive landscape, with many roles available but employers being increasingly selective. Reports indicate that 76% of companies surveyed in the past year utilized skills tests to assess candidate suitability, a notable increase from the previous year. The focus on soft skills, including communicativeness and leadership, is prevalent in these assessments as employers seek to gauge a candidate's potential beyond standard qualifications.

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