Behavioral tests typically measure traits related to behavior at work, interpersonal interactions and satisfaction with different aspects of work. They are often used to assess whether individuals have the potential to be successful in jobs (where performance requires a great deal of interpersonal interaction) or for assessing work in team situations.
There is also the reality that instead of a high level of interpersonal interaction there may be a need for more subtle scoring ranges due to the more secluded nature of the work being performed. Many times this type of work is remote and a person must be someone who can work independently without a lot of social interaction or feedback.
Both these high score and lower score “desired” behavioral trait ranges are important to note because they take into account the specific requirements of the job. It’s also important to note that in “best fit” for a position (high or low scores) higher is not always better.
Behavioral assessment measurements typically fall into the following four quadrants:
- Interpersonal traits: How a person functions with others
- Organizational traits: How a person functions with tasks and responsibilities
- Dedication traits: Measures one's commitments
- Self-Control traits: Measures one's emotional maturity
Some commonly measured personality (behavioral) traits for work settings within the four quadrants include:
- Extraversion
- Conscientiousness
- Openness to new experiences
- Optimism, agreeableness
- Service orientation
- Stress tolerance
- Emotional stability
- Tough-mindedness
- Responsibility
- Trust
- Initiative or proactivity
- Self confidence
- Composure
Overview of Personality Assessments
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1. *Adapted from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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