The document discusses a psychometric test called the MAT80 that can predict job performance within an hour. The MAT80 assesses ability, personality, and communication skills through sections on IQ, aptitude for different roles, and communication. It was developed over nine years using rigorous test design and analysis techniques, and delivers highly predictive job performance scores of 0.86 compared to 0.58 for competitor tests. Since its 2017 commercial release, the MAT80 has been adopted by various organizations and can integrate into recruitment processes through brief training. It provides detailed reports for assessors and candidates to support recruitment, development, and profiling of specific roles within an organization.

1. Assessing Business Aptitude
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The Wiley Handbook of Psychometric Testing 2018
Psychometric tests have been around since the mid-19th century when Charles Darwin was
the inspiration behind Sir Francis Galton’s book "Hereditary Genius". Galton outlined the
different characteristics that people possess and how those characteristics make them more
suitable than others for specific roles.
One hundred and sixty years on, Professor Paul Irwing, a world authority on psychometrics,
has pulled together a team of the leading researchers, academics and psychometricians to
create the Wiley’s handbook of Psychometric testing. Advances in psychology, test
development and big data analysis means the latest tests provide unprecedented levels of
prediction.
Job performance can be predicted within an hour
Cited in The Wiley Handbook of Psychometric Testing, the MAT80 (a test developed over the
last eight years) follows the highest standards in test design, scale development, item
formation, analysis, testing and implementation.
By using state-of-the art development, research techniques and analysis software the MAT80
delivers a job performance prediction of 0.86 (the closest competitor test delivers 0.58).
The MAT80 has been designed to remove the need for qualified experts to administer the test
and can be integrated into your recruitment process through a single day training session.
Clients will learn how to administer, interpret and provide feedback on the MAT80’s giving
insight into any candidates’ personality and potential. The three sections of the MAT80
examine the candidate’s ability (IQ), personality (aptitude for different roles) and
communication skills).
What does good look like?
Alongside detailed reports for assessors and candidates there is also the ability to download
data and hence profile specific roles within any organisation. This means better support for
the recruitment and L&D function of your business.
Since commercial release in 2017, the MAT80 has been adopted by a range of organisations
to support their assessment needs and ensure consistent staff development.

2. Assessing Business Aptitude
The MAT80 makes predicting future business success a simple task for recruiters, HR Directors,
business owners or academic institutions. With each item being developed and tested over
the last 9+ years the MAT80 offers a fully validated and predictive tool for identifying future
‘High Earners’. Candidates are assessed through a 20 minute personality questionnaire, a 20
minute business numeracy section and a 20 minute business communication essay. All
candidates receive a 25 page development report to assist with their on-going Learning and
Development plan while businesses gain real insight into their employees/candidates.
Try it for yourself
It takes less than ten minutes for us to set-up a personal trial; you can assess up to five
members of your organisation and see for yourself.
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