The Mind Behind the Resume: The Rise of Psychometric Testing

Job applications are no longer judged on résumés alone. Behind the scenes, many companies now rely on psychometric tests to sift vast applicant pools, mapping personalities through models like OCEAN in hopes of predicting who will thrive—and who might cause problems. In this episode, we explore how tools that began in military intelligence have become standard in corporate hiring, why repetitive questioning is used to spot inconsistency, and where these assessments fall short when detached from interviews and real-world skills. The story suggests that there is no single “ideal” personality at work—and that understanding fit may matter far more than chasing charisma or confidence on a score sheet.https://www.economist.com/business/2020/11/05/questionable-behaviour