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Section 11

Assessments

The type of assessment that you may be exposed to will depend on the
requirements of the role. For example, in roles that require working with
numbers, it is likely that you will be exposed to a numerical assessment.

2 Behavioural and emotional intelligence measures

These assessments are intended to highlight specific behavioural preferences
or traits that could indicate suitability for specific roles. They are self-report
questionnaires or surveys. Behavioural and emotional intelligence questionnaires
are not timed. It is important for you not to ponder on the questions or over-
analyse. The purpose of behavioural assessments is to understand your
preferences, your likes and dislikes. These assessments also aim to determine
your preferences for certain work environments in order to identify both a role
and culture fit. The most typical format includes a Likert scale, where you will be
asked to select on a continuum from most agree to least agree. Other formats
include ipsative scales, where you will need to select statements that describe
you best or least.
For example:

Select the option that most accurately describes you and the option that least
describes you:

1 I am careful of the impression I make on others.
2 I often become upset with rude customers.
3 I prefer working in a tidy space.

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