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Written by Ricky Spiroski
Updated over 8 months ago

🌐 Unlocking Success: The Power of Collaborations in Test Development

Collaboration isn’t just a buzzword — it’s behind our cutting-edge hiring tests at HiPeople!

🚀 Let’s dive into the why and how of collaborations and get a sneak peek into our scientific partnerships.

🤝 Why Do We Embrace Collaboration?

  1. Diverse Expertise: Our collaborations bring diverse experts — from psychologists to data scientists. Together, we create a holistic approach to assessment design.

  2. Innovation and Creativity: Collaborations spark innovation, ensuring our tests stay ahead in the dynamic world of talent assessment. Creativity guides us to unique and effective methodologies.

  3. Validity and Reliability: Rigorous collaboration ensures our tests are top-notch. Psychometric experts join forces to enhance the validity and reliability, ensuring our assessments accurately measure what matters for the job.

  4. Cross-Disciplinary Insights: Collaboration across disciplines — psychometrics, data analytics, and industry know-how — ensures our tests mirror real-world job demands.

  5. Industry Relevance: Collaboration with industry-savvy professionals keeps our tests fresh, relevant, and aligned with the pulse of the job market.

  6. Ethical Considerations: Collaborative efforts scrutinize ethical considerations, ensuring our assessments are fair and unbiased and uphold the highest standards of integrity.

  7. Continuous Improvement: Ongoing collaboration means constant updates. Our tests stay at the forefront of industry standards, adapting to the ever-changing world of talent assessment.

  8. Global Perspectives: Collaborating with experts around the globe ensures our assessments are culturally sensitive, reaching, and resonating with a diverse pool of candidates.

Our All-Stars: Collaborative Ventures 🌟

BESSI - Soft Skills 🎭

Meet BESSI — our go-to for soft skills assessment! Developed by Soto and colleagues (2022), BESSI measures 40 soft skills across five significant domains. From Self-Management to Innovation, BESSI is the ultimate way to assess social, emotional, and behavioral skills.

Example: Social Engagement 🎤

Facets:

  • Leadership Skill: Asserting views in a group

  • Persuasive Skill: Presenting arguments effectively

  • Conversational Skill: Initiating and maintaining social interactions

  • Expressive Skill: Communicating thoughts and feelings

  • Energy Regulation: Channeling energy productively

Brent Roberts 🎓

Enter Brent Roberts — a personality psychology expert! As the “Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of Psychology” at the University of Illinois, he’s the brains behind understanding personality traits and their lifelong journey.

GESIS — Where Data Meets Insight 📊

GESIS, the Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences, joins our ensemble! This German institute, which focuses on research data management, methodological research, and survey research, adds a unique touch. Together, we amplify the impact of social science research.

The Science Behind Test Development 🧪

Have you ever wondered how we compose our tests at HiPeople? It’s a scientific process guided by precision:

  1. User Research: We tune in to our users, understanding their needs.

  2. Scientific Literature Review: We dive into the latest research, connecting our modules with psychological insights.

  3. Module Development: Crafting content that matters, using scientific findings, and collaborating for innovation.

  4. Continuous Optimization: We fine-tune and gather psychometric data for improvements.

  5. Psychometric Testing: Rigorous testing ensures our assessments are reliable, valid, and offer meaningful insights.

Collaboration makes our tests excellent! 🎶 🚀

Want to learn more?

Bosnjak, M., Dannwolf, T., Enderle, T., Schaurer, I., Struminskaya, B., Tanner, A., & Weyandt, K. W. (2018). Establishing an Open Probability-Based Mixed-Mode Panel of the General Population in Germany: The GESIS Panel. Social Science Computer Review, 36(1), 103-115. https://doi.org/10.1177/0894439317697949

Roberts, B. W., & Mroczek, D. (2008). Personality Trait Change in Adulthood. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 17(1), 31-35. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8721.2008.00543.x

Soto, C. J., Napolitano, C. M., Sewell, M. N., Yoon, H. J., & Roberts, B. W. (2022). An integrative framework for conceptualizing and assessing social, emotional, and behavioral skills: The BESSI.Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 123(1), 192–222. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspp0000401

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