Elite Character Profile

Candidness

Measures the degree to which the individual is likely to be candid and accurate in his/her responses and is therefore not trying to outsmart the test in an effort to present him/herself in a more favorable light. The results of this scale should be used as a "red flag" to make you aware that some candidates may be trying to "fake" the test. For example, if a candidate scores High on the behavioral scales in this assessment and he/she scores Low on Candidness, there is the chance that he was able to elevate his/her scores on the assessment by trying to make him/herself look good. High behavioral scale scores that are accompanied by Low Candidness scores warrants some additional follow-up during the interview or reference checks to confirm the candidate's behavioral scale scores are in line with his/her previous work history.

Drug Free Attitudes

Measures the degree to which the individual is likely to be free of illegal drug use related problems that will affect his/her work. This characteristic is important for most jobs, but especially those involving the use a machinery or equipment where the safety of the employee and coworkers could be at risk.

Non-Violent Attitudes

Measures the degree to which the individual is likely to respect others and not engage in aggressive workplace behaviors such as intentionally damaging company property or resorting to physical or verbal threats.

Responsibility

Measures the degree to which the individual is likely to be dependable, stable, takes responsibility for his/her actions and as a result, is not likely to have attendance problems. This characteristic is appropriate for all jobs.

Rules Compliance

Measures the degree to which the individual is likely to follow company policies and adhere to rules and procedures established by management. This characteristic is appropriate for most, if not all jobs, with special emphasis on jobs requiring much trust (e.g., bank teller, cashier) and positions of authority (security guards, police officers).

Trustworthiness

Measures the degree to which the individual is likely to be honest and trusting of others. This characteristic is important for most, if not all jobs with special emphasis on cash handling jobs and jobs involving confidential or sensitive information.

Healthcare

Healthcare encompasses many varied occupations in hospitals, long term care, rehab, mental health, research, and laboratories. Individuals may provide planning, managing and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health information, support services and biotechnology research and development. This includes practitioners, Technicians and support staff to serve both humans and animals.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing includes planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing, and process engineering. Manufacturing tests can be used for various roles such as machine operation, maintenance, machinist, line worker, shipping and receiving and many more. Companies often assess work habits such as reliability, responsibility, attitudes about drugs, trustworthiness, and mechanical aptitude.

Admin, Clerical & Office

Administrative Services plan, direct or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, accounting, and other office support services.

General

The General category includes tests many companies use to screen all employees for basic work habits and skills. They measure general job characteristics such as: math, reasoning, drug free attitudes, responsibility, reliability, rules compliance, trustworthiness, and cognitive skills such as verbal and math problem solving.

Transportation

Truck driver, bus driver, van driver, warehouse packers and shippers, delivery driver.

Staffing

Staffing agencies which provide staff location services to other businesses.