What Is Psychometric Profiling?

Psychometric profiling is the scientific process of assessing and mapping an individual’s psychological traits—such as personality, cognitive abilities, motivation, and professional interests—to gain insight into their suitability for specific job roles. Unlike traditional assessments, psychometric profiling integrates multiple validated tools to offer a comprehensive overview of how a person is likely to perform, grow, and interact in a professional context.

At Cebir, psychometric profiling is more than just measurement—it’s a methodology embedded in decades of research, offering tailored solutions to support recruitment, development, and career planning with scientific accuracy.

Psychometric Profiling

Three Types of Psychometric Profiles

1. Competency-Oriented Profiles

Cebir provides ready-made test batteries linked to competency-oriented reports for over 40 common job profiles. These profiles summarize the results of multiple tests and integrate them into meaningful conclusions about role-specific competencies. Each competency is broken down into detailed sub-scores, revealing both strengths and development areas.

These profiles streamline the selection process by:

  • Recommending scientifically supported test combinations

  • Generating automated reports via the TASC online platform

  • Delivering standardized results across all candidates

This ensures not only consistency but also objectivity in decision-making—key to fair and effective hiring.

2. Scans: Fast and Focused Assessments

Scans are compact psychometric profiles built from a combination of three core tests. Each Scan takes about one hour and is tailored to a specific job category. The result is a concise, insightful report showing a candidate’s strengths and growth opportunities within the relevant work context.

Each Scan combines:

  • Self-assessment questionnaires

  • Reasoning and aptitude tests

  • Summary reports of core behavioral and performance indicators

Current available Scans include:

  • Office Scan

  • Care Scan

  • Labour Scan

  • Commercial Scan

  • Numerical Scan

  • Leadership Scan

  • Innovative Scan

  • Analytical Scan

These tools allow recruiters to make informed decisions quickly without compromising scientific rigor.

3. Thematic Profiles: Beyond Selection

Thematic Profiles go a step further, supporting broader HR goals like career development, internal mobility, coaching, and leadership planning. These profiles explore the psychological makeup of employees and match them with career opportunities that align with their strengths, drivers, and aspirations.

Types of thematic profiles include:

  • Career Plan: Identifies personality, strengths, motivation, and career interests

  • Commercial Roles: Assesses suitability for different sales strategies and client engagement styles

  • Innovative Roles: Measures creativity and risk tolerance to match candidates with innovation-oriented positions

  • Leadership Roles: Evaluates leadership style using the Quinn values model

All thematic profiles are available via Cebir’s platform, ensuring standardized delivery and easy access to insightful, scientifically validated career guidance.

Why Cebir?

Cebir’s psychometric profiling system stands out for its:

  • Scientific integrity: Every profile is based on validated tests and job-relevant models

  • Efficiency: Profiles are ready-made, saving time and ensuring consistency

  • Practical impact: Reports offer actionable insights for hiring, coaching, and career planning

Whether you’re looking to hire the right candidate or grow internal talent, Cebir’s profiling tools deliver unmatched clarity and reliability.

Author

Cebir Research Team

With over 35 years of expertise, CEBIR provides scientifically validated psychometric tests to optimize recruitment and strengthen teams. This article summarizes research and abstracts written by our Research Team.