[IPAC-List] Personality Assessments

[Dennis Doverspike]

I would second the points made by Fred. Which is not to say that a
personality assessment cannot provide valuable information. However, given
the scenario provided, I would agree with the points made by Fred.

On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 2:23 PM, Fred Rafilson <fred at iosolutions.org> wrote:


> Hi Barry,

>

> While you may certainly gain some insight from a personality assessment, I

> think the validity of your decision based on its use would be limited at

> best.  My strong preference would be a well-developed structured oral

> interview and/or assessment center designed to include exactly those types

> of situations that are of interest and importance in the agency you are

> working with.  Obviously, designing appropriate rating criteria will be

> critical.

>

> My two cents!

>

> Fred

>

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> -----Original Message-----

> From: ipac-list-bounces at ipacweb.org [mailto:ipac-list-bounces at ipacweb.org]

> On Behalf Of Barry Casey

> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:50 AM

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> Subject: [IPAC-List] Personality Assessments

>

> Greetings.

>

> In a previous professional life, I worked in personnel assessment with a

> Civil Service Board in Alabama.  I have been contacted by another Fire

> District in our area about helping them with a promotional examination.

>  However, they have concerns that some of the candidates that they believe

> will do well, would not be a good fit due to the personalities of the

> potential promotional candidates.  Essentially, they are concerned that the

> individuals' ego would prevent them from being an effective company officer.

>

> Are any of you aware of any assessments that may help to identify those

> personality traits that may problematic for the District.

>

> Any advice is welcomed.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Barry P. Casey

> Executive Assistant to the Chief

> Cahaba Valley Fire and EMR District

> 145 Narrows Dr

> Birmingham AL 35242

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Professor of Psychology, University of Akron
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