Streamline Your Hiring Process with the PXT Select® Assessment
A bad hire costs an organization significantly more than just their salary. It impacts morale, productivity, and culture. For more than 35 years, Profiles Incorporated has remained at the forefront of human capital analytics. Our flagship solution, the PXT Select assessment, is a “total person” evaluation designed to move recruitment from subjective guesswork to empirical science.
The PXT Select (often referred to as the PXT assessment) is a comprehensive psychometric tool that measures how well an individual fits a specific job. By analyzing thinking styles, behavioral traits, and interests, it provides a predictive model of job performance that traditional interviews simply cannot match.
The Science of “Total Person” Assessment
What sets the PXT Select assessment apart from standard personality tests is its multi-dimensional approach. It evaluates candidates across three critical domains that determine workplace success:
1. Thinking Style (Cognitive)
This section measures an individual’s verbal and numerical reasoning. It answers the question: Can this person do the job? It determines how quickly they can process new information and solve complex problems.
2. Behavioral Traits
Using advanced psychometric scales, the assessment evaluates traits such as energy level, assertiveness, sociability, and manageability. This answers: How will this person do the job?
3. Occupational Interests
A unique feature of the PXT Select is its ability to measure a candidate’s inherent interests in areas like technical, creative, or people-oriented work. This answers: Will this person enjoy the job?
Why Choose the PXT Select Assessment?
Data-Driven Job Matching
The core power of PXT Select lies in its “Job Modeling” capability. Instead of comparing candidates against each other, we compare them against a “Success Pattern” developed from your top-performing employees. This ensures that every hire is benchmarked against the actual requirements of the role within your specific organizational culture.
Specialized Sales Recruitment
For organizations looking to scale their revenue, the PXT Select sales assessment is an indispensable tool. Sales roles require a unique psychological makeup—resilience, competitiveness, and high sociability. The PXT Select sales assessment filters candidates through these specific lenses, identifying those with the grit to handle rejection and the drive to close high-value deals.
Legal Defensibility and Validity
In an era of strict labor regulations, Profiles Incorporated ensures all tools are scientifically validated and compliant with EEOC guidelines. Our assessments are designed to be objective and fair, focusing solely on job-related characteristics to reduce unconscious bias in the hiring process.
Enhancing the Employee Lifecycle
The value of the PXT Select does not end once the offer letter is signed. It transitions into a powerful management and development tool.
- Onboarding: Use the assessment data to tailor the training process to the new hire’s learning speed and communication style.
- Management Coaching: The “Manager-Employee” report provides supervisors with specific tips on how to motivate and lead each individual based on their unique behavioral profile.
- Succession Planning: Identify internal talent with the cognitive and behavioral potential to step into leadership roles before those roles even become vacant.
Expert Insights: How PXT Select Solves Modern Hiring Challenges
How does the assessment handle candidate “faking”?
The PXT Select utilizes a sophisticated “Distortion Scale.” If a candidate attempts to answer in a way they think the employer wants to see—rather than being honest—the system flags the report. This ensures that the data you receive is an authentic representation of the individual.
Is the assessment suitable for all levels of the organization?
Yes. Because the tool is benchmarked against specific job models, it is equally effective for entry-level positions, middle management, and C-suite executives. The PXT Select assessment scales with your needs, providing clarity for any PXT Select search or selection process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How long does it take for a candidate to complete the assessment?
The assessment is administered online and typically takes between 60 to 90 minutes. It is a “power” assessment rather than a timed test, allowing candidates to reflect and provide the most accurate representation of their natural workplace behaviors.
2. Can the assessment be used for current employees?
Absolutely. Many organizations use it for “re-positioning” or professional development. By assessing current staff, you can identify hidden talents, improve team dynamics, and ensure that every employee is in a role that maximizes their inherent strengths and interests.
3. What industries benefit most from using PXT Select?
The tool is industry-agnostic. Because it relies on customizable job modeling, it is successfully used in healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and technology. It focuses on the psychological and cognitive requirements of the specific role rather than industry-specific technical knowledge.
4. How are the results of the assessment delivered?
Results are generated instantly upon completion. Hiring managers receive a suite of reports, including a Placement Report, an Interview Guide with suggested questions, and a Coaching Report. These documents are designed to be intuitive and immediately actionable for leadership.
5. Does the assessment work for international teams?
Yes, the system is available in dozens of languages. Candidates can take the assessment in their native language, ensuring that cognitive scores are an accurate reflection of their ability rather than their proficiency in a second language.
6. What is the “Job Match” percentage?
The Job Match percentage is a weighted score indicating how closely a candidate aligns with the ideal success pattern for a role. A higher percentage suggests a person is more likely to find the work natural and rewarding.
7. How does the sales version differ from the standard version?
The sales-focused report emphasizes traits critical to revenue generation, such as “Perspective” and “Energy Level.” It provides specific insights into how a candidate will approach the sales cycle, from prospecting and initial contact to closing the deal.
8. Is there a limit to how many job models we can create?
No. You can create as many unique job models as your organization requires. Whether you are hiring for a specialized technician or a regional director, the system allows for unlimited customization to match your specific performance benchmarks.
9. How does this help with employee retention?
High turnover often results from a “poor fit” where the job’s demands clash with the employee’s natural behaviors. By ensuring a high match at the start, employees feel more competent and satisfied, which leads to longer tenures.
10. Does the report include specific interview questions?
Yes. Based on the candidate’s scores, the system generates a customized Interview Guide. These questions are designed to probe the “gaps” between the candidate and the job model, allowing for a much deeper, more revealing interview conversation.
Ready to Transform Your Talent Strategy?
With over two decades of experience helping organizations hire smarter, Profiles Incorporated is your partner in human capital excellence. The PXT Select assessment provides the clarity you need to build a high-performing workforce with confidence.
Would you like to see a sample report or schedule a demo of a specific Job Model? Contact us today to learn how our assessment tools can help you achieve better business results through better people decisions.