Psychometric assessment is one of the oldest assessment tools used to make better, faster, and more accurate talent acquisition and management decisions. Psychometric assessments are tools used to objectively assess an individual’s personality traits, aptitude, intelligence, abilities, and behavioural style. Psychometric assessments are widely used in career counselling and employment to match a person’s skills and personality to an appropriate career or role. This guide shows the components of psychometric assessment and how they are used in recruitment to ensure the right hiring decisions are made.