In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, understanding a potential employee's personality is crucial. Personality tests like the Big 5, DISC, and Enneagram offer valuable insights into candidates' behavioral traits and psychological profiles, aiding in better hiring decisions and team dynamics.
In this article, we’ll outline the process of reviewing insights from a candidate’s personality assessment report, helping you make informed decisions during the recruitment process. For more information on reviewing candidates, click here.
Personality Profile
In the results report for each type of personality test, you will be provided with a graphical representation of how the candidate scored on each of the personality dimensions/types.
Here are examples of what the results graph would look like for each test:
Big 5:
DISC:
Enneagram Model:
You will also be provided with a detailed summary of what this means about their personality in a professional context.
Communication Tips
Canditech's reports of personality tests also provide useful tips on how to better communicate with this candidate in the work environment.
Interview Questions
Finally, each personality test report also provides a list of suggested interview questions, tailored to further explore the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses based on their personality profile.