The Selective Work Aptitude Test
The Selective Work Aptitude Test helps us differentiate early-career candidates beyond their CVs. Our proprietary Situational Judgment Test (SJT) uses animated scenarios with voiceovers to assess candidates' decision-making skills and working preferences. Combined with video introductions, we provide a clearer, data-driven way to evaluate thousands of applicants efficiently. This enables us to benchmark candidates against our network average and helps our hiring partners filter our shortlists with real, job-relevant insights.
Early Careers
We spent over a year of research and development to create an assessment aimed specifically at candidates who lacked experience. The S.W.A.T assessment is therefore able to predict how effective a candidate will be in new environments that may require a lot of learning, training and initiative.
Selective
Hiremetrix calculates a unique stack rank based on how a company prioritises the competencies we measure, specifically for each role. By matching unique requirements with results, we're able to offer a dynamic and targeted filtering process to save time and money whilst increasing the accuracy of hiring decisions.
Engagement
Our assessment environment includes interactive scenarios, animations and voice overs to maximise the engagement and performance from each candidate.
Understanding your candidates
The S.W.A.T assessment is able to measure both ability and behavioural insights, as they relate to the 6 core competencies we measure.
The Six Core Competencies
Related concepts: Proactivity, Resilience and ‘Vigour’, Drive and Initiative, Following Process
The Fifteen Professional Types
By assessing candidates across six core competencies, we go beyond just measuring individual skills—we identify their unique combination of strengths. Each candidate’s two highest-scoring competencies determine their profile, placing them into one of 15 distinct professional types. These reports provide deeper insight into how candidates think, work, and contribute, helping you find the right fit by going beyond the CV.
Proactive Decision Maker
Takes Responsibility +Think & acts effectively
The individual takes ownership but also thinks critically and acts decisively, leading with strategic foresight.
This combination of competencies would be particularly valuable in roles where employees are expected to navigate ambiguity and make decisions while managing their own direction.
Growth-Oriented Achiever
Takes Responsibility + Focuses on their own development
The individual is driven by both personal growth and a strong sense of responsibility, always improving while taking ownership of their work.
This combination of competencies would be particularly valuable in roles where employees are expected to manage their own direction while actively seeking to improve and expand their capabilities.
Collaborative Leader
Takes Responsibility + Works well with others
The individual takes charge while fostering a team-oriented environment, balancing responsibility with effective collaboration.
This combination of competencies would be particularly valuable in roles where working both autonomously and collaboratively is required.
Accountable Business Advocate
Takes responsibility + Considers the business & customers
The individual not only takes responsibility for their tasks but is also attuned to how their actions impact the business and customer experience.
This combination of competencies would be particularly valuable in roles where both personal responsibility and customer-focused execution are essential.
Methodical Self-Starter
Takes Responsibility + Stays Organised
The individual is a highly organised individual who proactively takes ownership and ensures tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
This combination of competencies would be particularly valuable in roles where employees need to manage their own work while remaining focused on results.
Collaborative Problem Solver
Thinks & acts effectively + Works well with others
This combination of competencies would be particularly valuable in roles where collaboration, decision-making, and problem-solving are essential to the success of the team and organisation.
This combination of competencies would be particularly valuable in roles where collaboration, decision-making, and problem-solving are essential to the success of the team and organisation.
Strategic Planner
Thinks & acts effectively + Stays organised
The individual can think critically and act decisively while maintaining order and organisation to ensure that their plans come to fruition.
This combination of competencies would be particularly valuable in roles where decision-making and strong time management are both key.
Organised Team Contributor
Works well with others + Stays organised
The individual is a highly organised team player who excels at collaboration, ensuring smooth workflows and coordinated team efforts.
This combination of competencies would be particularly valuable in roles where strong interpersonal skills and organisational abilities are both key.
Self-Driven Innovator
Thinks & acts effectively + Focuses on their development
The individual combines sharp decision-making with a commitment to personal growth, constantly improving skills while solving problems.
This combination of competencies would be particularly valuable in roles where employees are expected to take independent action while continuously growing their skills.
Team-Oriented Learner
Works well with others +Focuses on their own development
The individual thrives in a team environment and consistently works on developing themselves to contribute more effectively.
This combination of competencies would be particularly valuable in roles where employees need to interact with others while continuously improving their own skills.
Customer-Centric Strategist
Thinks & acts effectively + Considers business & customers
The individual can make sound decisions that benefit the business while keeping the customer at the center of their strategies.
This combination of competencies would be particularly valuable in roles where both decision-making and a strong focus on customer satisfaction are essential.
Customer-Focused Team Player
Works well with others +Considers business & customers
The individual works well with others while keeping the company’s and customers’ best interests in mind.
This combination of competencies would be particularly valuable in roles where interpersonal relationships and customer-focused execution are essential.
Organised Self-Improver
Stays organised + Focuses on their own development
The individual efficiently manages their time and responsibilities while continuously striving to improve and grow.
This combination of competencies would be particularly valuable in roles where self-management and continuous development are key.
Efficient Business Contributor
Stays organised + Considers the business & its customers
The individual is highly organised and ensures that their work contributes to business objectives, with a focus on customer satisfaction.
This combination of competencies would be particularly valuable in roles where strong organisational skills and a customer-centric approach are essential.
Customer-Focused Growth Seeker
Focuses on self development + Considers the customers
The individual prioritises personal development while also staying attuned to the broader business and customer needs.
This combination of competencies would be particularly valuable in roles where continuous development, business awareness, and customer satisfaction are essential to the success of both the individual and the organisation.
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