Testing for Potential
Testing for Potential
NADL members have access to discounted tests from Industrial Psychology International that are geared toward finding employees who have the potential to be great dental technicians. Call NADL at (800) 950-1150 to find out how you can get the test. The test measures:
DEXTERITY
Dexterity measures fine motor skills with three separate one-minute tasks. Candidates trace a line through a maze, make two check-marks in squares, and place a dot inside small triangles. Results from the three tasks are averaged into a single score. Scores predict success in technical tasks such as drawing, operating machines, and using hand tools. Hand-scored.
DIMENSION
Dimension measures the ability to visualize objects drawn in their exact reverse. Candidates view illustrations of people or objects and must select the response that represents the mirror image of the original. Scores on the Dimension test predict success in technical and mechanical positions requiring inspection, design, and assembly. Hand-scored with a key.
BLOCKS
Blocks assesses the ability to visualize the size and spatial relationship of objects in two and three dimensions. Candidates view illustrations of blocks in various stacks and must count the number of blocks in the stack, including those concealed from view. This skill is important in the use of hand tools, equipment operation, warehouse management, and assembly line work. Hand-scored with a key.
JUDGMENT
Judgment measures the ability to think logically and deduce solutions to abstract problems. Candidates select the next logical item in a series of numbers or letters or choose the group of letters that does not logically belong with the others. This problem-solving skill is important in a broad spectrum of jobs requiring abstract reasoning and organizational skill. Hand-scored with a key.
CPF
The CPF measures an individual's preference for social contact. In this self-report test, candidates answer True or False to 40 statements about personal attitudes and reactions to situations. Extroversion is particularly important in positions involving sales, customer service, and reception. Introversion is critical in many technical, factory, and data entry positions. Hand-scored with a key.
NPF
The NPF measures stress tolerance and emotional stability. Candidates answer True or False to 40 statements about personal attitudes and reactions to situations. Scores indicate how well the applicant copes with stress and adjusts to new situations. The NPF is especially effective when hiring for positions that require high levels of stability, confidence, and loyalty. Hand-scored with a key.
Workplace Skills Survey
The Workplace Skills Survey provides critical information regarding basic work ethics and employment skills. Candidates must select the correct response to workplace scenarios and common business information. The test items measure work skills such as the appropriate use of company time and resources, telephone etiquette, and the proper way to resolve on-the-job conflicts. Items are presented in a reusable test booklet, and candidates respond on a pull-apart answer sheet that automatically transfers the answers to a scoring key. Scores are provided for the six individual scales, and an overall composite score for each test taker simplifies comparison among candidates. The Workplace Skills Survey provides valuable information for pre-employment and promotion issues, and is also effective in training and adult education programs.
