Assessment
Assessment Centres and Psychometric Testing
Assessment is widely used to support resourcing and development activity and involves the effective deployment of diagnostic tools and techniques to provide deeper evidence and understanding of people’s drivers, aptitudes and behavioural preferences.
At Sterling we have designed and delivered a wide range of bespoke assessment solutions for a broad spectrum of clients across the UK encompassing financial services, retail, travel, criminal justice, regional and skills development agencies and major utilities. Our experience spans a breadth of roles and levels from first-line team management to Chief Executive in both private and public sectors.
Our Approach
Our approach is truly bespoke and our success lies in the ability to design and facilitate assessment solutions that accurately reflect an organisation’s culture, values and competencies. Typical solutions would include a selection of the following:
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Competency based interviews
Business / scenario simulations
- In Tray Exercise / Case studyThis type of exercise is used to assess candidates' ability to interpret and make well-reasoned judgements on complex documentation.
- Role PlayWith a role-play exercise, candidates are usually provided with a written brief and given time to prepare for a typical scenario that they could face in their new role.
- Written ExerciseThis type of exercise is incorporated into assessment events where the ability to produce high quality work is a key requirement, often in the form of a convincing management report.
- Media ExerciseSterling has incorporated a media exercise for a number of senior posts where the job holder has been required to speak on behalf of the organisation to TV, newspaper or radio journalists.
Group discussions
Presentation exercises
360 degree questionnaires
Psychometrics
- Personality QuestionnairesUsed to provide further information about candidates' behavioural traits and preferred working styles as a basis for areas to explore at interview.
Sterling is independent of any test provider and we are therefore able to provide a range of personality questionnaires for use in recruitment including OPQ, 16PF and Thomas International
In addition, Sterling consultants and associates are trained and experienced in using a wide range of psychometrics for individual and team development purposes. These include Myers Briggs, Herman (HBDI) and TMSDI. - Ability TestsShould a role require a specific measurable ability, such as verbal or numeric analysis or problem solving, then an ability test designed to assess the relevant level of ability is incorporated into the assessment process.
Independence
We are independent of any test publisher and regularly review newly developed material - consequently we can be truly impartial when recommending appropriate diagnostic tools for your assessment requirements.
Assessor Provision
Our team of qualified and experienced assessors are able to support your assessment programmes in a variety of ways, depending on your requirements and levels of expertise.
Feedback
Feedback is the most critical element of any assessment solution and we are fully committed to providing comprehensive feedback to all individuals helping them to identify and clarify key areas of focus for personal and career development.