Short Personality Test
A short personality test is an assessment tool designed to quickly test an individual's personality traits. The Bridge Personality Quickscan is a short personality test that measures the personality of your candidate or employee in just 12 minutes. As this test requires little time and can be used quickly, it is the most widely-used short personality test for recruitment and selection. You can order this test separately (per candidate) or administer it yourself. It is based on the Big Five model of personality.
What is a short personality test?
A short personality test is a short test that allows you to quickly identify the personality of your candidate. Ideal for recruitment and selection. The Bridge Personality Quickscan is interactive, ensures honest answers from the candidate, and consists of only 72 questions. It is a new, revolutionary method to determine your candidate's personality within 12 minutes. This test can be completed online at home or in the office. The short personality report is available immediately upon completion of the test.
How does this short personality test work?
This short personality test is based on the reliable and valid Big Five personality model. Because scientific research has shown this test to be a good predictor of job performance, it is a useful tool during selection and recruitment. Using the Bridge Assessment Platform, you can easily prepare this test online for your candidates. Once the test has been completed, you can immediately use the report during your selection procedure.
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The Big Five personality model in the short personality test
The Bridge Personality Quickscan uses the famous Big Five personality model to provide a concise yet comprehensive snapshot of an individual's personality traits. The scientific Big Five personality model separates personality in five primary traits, known as the Big Five, which together form the five personality factors. These traits are: Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Agreeableness, Extraversion, and Emotional Stability (opposite of Neuroticism). The Big Five are measured with 12 personality dimensions.
The 12 personality dimensions
This short personality test measures 12 personality traits that cover all Big Five personality dimensions. The Bridge Personality Quickscan was scientifically developed and tested for reliability and validity. The 12 dimensions are:
Sample report: short personality test
You can view a sample report of the short personality test here. The report displays scores on 12 personality traits that can be used for employee selection and development. You can easily link the competencies in the report to job profiles.
Sample page from the report
Features of the short personality test
Has your candidate been honest? Find out with Normative-Ipsative split technology®
Using Normative-Ipsative split technology®, The Bridge Personality Quickscan makes the directive response behavior of the candidate or applicant transparent. Normative-Ipsative splits® are indicators in the report that determine the exact amount of directive response behavior exhibited by the candidate at the competency level. This enables you to pinpoint in the report which specific competency the candidate responded to with a "directive" approach. This useful technique is indispensable during the selection and recruitment or personnel development processes.
How to use a short personality test in recruitment
This comprehensive manual is tailored for HR professionals and recruiters to effectively utilize a short personality test as a crucial tool in their recruitment and selection work.
1. Overview of the short personality test
2. Theoretical Foundation in the Big Five model
2. Preparing and administering the test
3. Conducting the short personality test
4. Analysis of test reports
5. Maximizing the impact of short personality tests
6. Balancing assessment and candidate experience
7. Ensuring fairness and accuracy
8. Reflective and adaptive use
Using short personality tests in recruitment: Integrating with Cognitive Ability Assessments
In the dynamic landscape of recruitment, leveraging various assessment tools is essential for a comprehensive evaluation of candidates. Central to this approach is the use of a short personality test, exemplified by The Bridge Personality Quickscan, alongside The Bridge Ability Online, a short cognitive ability test. The Quickscan, a succinct 12-minute assessment rooted in the Big Five personality model, offers rapid yet in-depth insights into candidates' personality traits. Complementing this, The Bridge Ability Online, an 18-minute evaluation, measures cognitive skills such as numerical, verbal, and abstract reasoning. This combination of a short personality test with a cognitive ability assessment presents a holistic method to gauge both the personality and intellectual capabilities of candidates, enriching the decision-making process in recruitment.
Combining a short personality test with a short cognitive ability test
When integrating the short personality test and the short cognitive ability test into recruitment, clear guidance and accessibility for candidates are crucial. Both assessments can be easily set up and instructions should be provided to ensure candidates understand the process. The total duration of these tests is a manageable 30 minutes, balancing thorough assessment with the candidate's convenience.
Administering these tests uniformly is key to maintaining reliability. The Bridge Assessment Platform will help you with this. Effective time management during the testing period is essential to keep candidates engaged and to minimize fatigue, especially considering the concise nature of the short personality test.
Interpreting the results from these assessments is critical in their application. The short personality test, The Bridge Personality Quickscan, sheds light on aspects like work behavior and team compatibility, while The Bridge Ability Online provides insights into cognitive abilities crucial for roles involving problem-solving and decision-making.
Integrating these results enables recruiters to form a comprehensive view of a candidate's potential. The insights from the short personality test are particularly valuable, as they help in understanding how a candidate's personality may complement their cognitive abilities, leading to more nuanced hiring decisions.
The combination of a short personality test with a cognitive ability test significantly streamlines the recruitment process. It facilitates a more focused pre-selection, potentially reducing the number of candidates for interviews, saving both time and resources.
However, ethical considerations are paramount. It's essential to use these tests to promote fairness in recruitment, being mindful of biases. They should be part of a broader evaluation that includes interviews and other methods. Continual review and adaptation based on feedback and outcomes are crucial for maintaining the relevance and effectiveness of these tools.
In conclusion, incorporating a short personality test like The Bridge Personality Quickscan with a cognitive ability test like The Bridge Ability Online into recruitment strategies offers a nuanced perspective on each candidate. This approach not only makes the recruitment process more efficient but also contributes to balanced and informed hiring decisions. As the recruitment landscape evolves, the role of a short personality test in combination with other assessment tools will become increasingly vital in identifying candidates who are not just skilled but also align with the organizational ethos.
Do you need a personality test for the development of your team? Then consider the 4-color personality test or the 16 personality test. Do you need an extensive personality test for recruitment? Then consider the Big Five personality test.
Sample report
The short personality test report provides scores on 12 competencies. This gives you a complete overview of your candidate's personality. The 12 competencies in the report are based on the Big Five; the scientific personality model that allows you to predict behavior with personality. This makes this test ideal for selection and recruitment.
Video: conducting short personality tests in-house
Want to conduct short personality tests in-house? With your own account on The Bridge Assessment Platform, you can use the tests independently. You can choose from credits or a subscription with unlimited use.
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Is this short personality test scientifically developed?
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Certainly! This test has been developed in collaboration with Utrecht University. As such, the test has been extensively researched for reliability and validity. The test was developed according to the model of the Big Five.
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What is the price of this short personality test?
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The Bridge Personality Quickscan is currently 125 euros per candidate (separate test). If you take out a subscription or purchase the tests via credits, the test is a lot cheaper (from 5 euros per test). You will find all the information about the prices on the prices page. All prices are exclusive of VAT.
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What is the advantage of a short personality test?
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The advantage of this short test is that a candidate only needs 12 minutes to complete the test, which is much faster than with a 'normal' comprehensive personality test such as The Bridge Personality, which takes 45 minutes.
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Is the report of this test also shorter?
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Yes, the report is also shorter (4 pages) than the standard personality test report (12 pages). Furthermore, 1 report is available for the short personality test, while 6 different reports are available for the extended version.
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Who is this short personality test available to?
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Because this test has been developed for professional use, this test is only available for companies, organizations, and governments, and not for private individuals.
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In which languages is this short personality test available?
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This test is available in more than 20 languages, including Dutch and English.
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