Why is Psychometric Profiling becoming so important?

Following the high levels of interest shown in the application of psychometric profiling of candidates and recent Government consultations, assessing ‘attitude’ to driving is expected to become part of the driver training and testing system and to be part of new legislative measures currently being planned.

In response, the DIA and NAADI have been working with PeopleMaps to develop a psychometric report specifically for Driving Instructors to use with their candidates which is delivered online, immediately and at very low cost.

"Many young drivers have a poor attitude to safe and responsible driving. Many see themselves as risk takers, happy to break the speed limit or jump a red light. PeopleMaps psychometric profiling will help instructors identify these traits, and allow them to modify their training to deal with them."

Eddie Barnaville, Chief Executive, Driving Instructors Association

How does it work?

Open an account - it's free to do - then simply ask your candidates to fill in an online questionnaire at a unique web address for your account, which takes 8 minutes. You will instantly receive their report which includes an overview of their natural preferences in key areas including:

• Decision making
• Concentration
• Patience
• Communication
• Courtesy to strangers
• Areas of challenge
• Probable personality-based reasons that they are or are not driving well

"Personality Profiling is predicted to become the next 'must have' in the armoury of safety-focused companies as they reduce their risk exposure."

Ashley Martin, Editor of RoadSafe

Why the PeopleMaps Profiler?

You might be familiar with the well-known Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) - PeopleMaps provides an easy, instant, online alternative.

1) Ideal for small or large organisations
2) Instant reports online -The whole process takes place over the Internet - from your candidate's personality questionnaire, to your management of reports. Instant access.
3) Easy to read reports -All the reports are written in plain English, so you can read and understand your reports even if you have no background in personality tests or human resources.
4) No training required -Unlike other profilers, we don't require you to undertake any training before you use the service. All our reports are written in plain English.
5) No consultancy fees -We don't deliver any compulsory consultancy as part of our online profiling service.

“Attitude to driving is probably more important than the technical mastery. We get 17 year olds who have absorbed their parents driving for most of their life and who will toe the line and do what needs to be done until they have passed their test. But after that, who knows what kind of driver they will become?

“We have to be able to give candidates a choice of what kind of driver they want to be and we have to give them a reason to change. The PeopleMaps personality profile helps in this as it is specifically about them and helps to distract them from their previous observational learning and to focus more on themselves."

Kathy Higgins, Insight2Drive

What about the Psychology?
The theory underpinning PeopleMaps comes from the work of Carl Jung, the Swiss psychologist who believed every individual was unique.

His theory focuses on the cognitive aspects of personality i.e. how people think and take on board information to make their decisions and sense of the world. This is the psychological theory that other renowned profilers including the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) are based on.

Still not sure?
PeopleMaps psychometric testing has revolutionised the world of personality profiling - we've made personality-centric psychometric tests truly affordable, accessible and available.

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