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Available languages: English
Test type: Personality & Culture
Administration time:
25 minutes
Difficulty level:
Intermediate
Number of questions:
158 questions
Psychometric properties of the Universal Skills Profiler test
Each of the metrics reported below is based on a sample size (N) of at least 1,000 candidates, unless indicated otherwise.
Reliability: Composite reliability = .93, with individual scale reliabilities ranging between .80 – .91 (N = 986).
Face validity: Candidates rated this test as accurately measuring their skills (average score of 4.11 out of 5.00, N = 986).
Criterion-related validity: Individual USP scale scores showed substantial to high correlations with self-rated and manager-rated performance scores (r = .21 – .37, N = 986).
For an in-depth look at interpreting test results, please take a look at our Science series articles:How to interpret test fact sheets (part 1): Reliability, and How to interpret test fact sheets (part 2): Validity.
For an explanation of the various terms, please refer to our Science glossary.
Reliability and validity | Sufficient data available to conduct analyses and checks | Analyses and checks conducted | Acceptable Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
Reliability | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Content validity | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Face validity | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Construct validity | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Criterion-related validity | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Group differences | |||
Age differences | Pending | Pending | Pending |
Gender differences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Ethnicity differences | Pending | Pending | Pending |
Use these tests with the Universal Skills Profiler test
We believe that multi-measure testing is essential in a holistic hiring process because it examines the candidate as a whole, including technical skills, soft skills, and personality. Below are some tests we recommend using alongside the Universal Skills Profiler test.
Big 5 (OCEAN)
Problem Solving
Leadership & People Management
Communication
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