Psychiatrist Test

When looking to fill a psychiatrist position, it's important to make sure that the candidate has the skills necessary to do the job. A psychiatrist skills test can help ensure that the candidate is a good fit for the position.

  • What is a psychiatrist skills test?

    A psychiatrist skills test is an assessment that has been designed to be used early in the recruitment process for hiring teams to find out which candidates have the skills, abilities, aptitudes, and competencies to be successful in the role.

    The test is a short multiple-choice assessment that can be completed at home and in their own time, and the applicants receive a link via email to take the assessment. Every candidate is presented with the same questions, so they have the same opportunities to demonstrate that they have the skills that are needed for the role and that they can apply their knowledge and experience in work-related situations.

    For the recruitment team, the results of the psychiatrist skills test are a useful data set to help narrow down a large candidate pool of similarly qualified applicants, making the recruitment process more streamlined and efficient by focusing only on the candidates that have what it takes to be successful.

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  1. What is a psychiatrist skills test?
  2. What are the benefits of using the psychiatrist skills test for pre-screening?
  3. How our test measures psychiatrist skills
  4. Psychiatrist Test FAQs

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Our pre-employment tests let you drill down to the best candidates at the click of a button.

  • Find those candidates who will excel in the role.

    Select the assessments that match the skills or behaviours for the position. You can test for software or coding competency, soft skills like teamwork, or personality traits, to be sure those who pass have high potential.

  • Reduce costs and time.

    No more laborious sifting of resumes or cover letters. Pick your ideal assessment mix, invite your applicants to take them, see the results in your dashboard. Get to the interview stage fast.

  • Eliminate bias.

    All your candidates take the assessments on a level playing field. Only their results determine whether they get shortlisted.

  • What are the benefits of using the psychiatrist skills test for pre-screening?

    Recruitment teams hiring for someone to fill a psychiatrist position will have certain prerequisites for the role. Qualified psychiatrists will have completed extensive education and training, and this can be reflected in their degrees and other qualifications - it is easy to filter through applicants using their CV or application form to ensure that they have an MRCPsych, CCT, and/or FRCP from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, for example.

    When it comes to some of the other skills that a psychiatrist needs to be successful, particularly the so-called 'soft skills', a paper sift is not the easiest way to narrow down a candidate pool.

    Depending on the focus of the psychiatric work that is being completed, the role might include working with adults or children, those who are in the care system or prison, or any combination of these. A psychiatrist therefore needs to be able to work directly with patients, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills while dealing with people and their problems with empathy and understanding. Psychiatrists need to be emotionally resilient yet flexible, and they need to have an analytic and scientific approach to problem-solving.

    With all these skills needed for a psychiatrist to be successful, reading about their previous experience and looking at their education won't necessarily give the recruitment team the depth of information that they need, or the easily comparable data that they need to make a decision on which candidates to take further into the process.

    The psychiatrist skills test allows recruiters to see which candidates perform best under pressure and demonstrate the skills that are needed to be successful, and the results of the test can be used as unbiased, quantifiable data to back up decision-making. This extra step in the recruitment process is designed to reduce the time spent interviewing candidates and to reduce the risk of a bad hire in the long term.

    Many similar professions also need the skills and attributes to be successful in this profession. This makes the test a valuable addition to the recruitment process for several roles, including:

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How our test measures psychiatrist skills

Test questions are designed to assess industry-specific technical skills, soft skills, aptitude and suitable personality dimensions. Our data-driven approach provides results that enable you to determine how suited is a candidate for the role.

Depending on the type of question, the format of the test may vary. Multiple-choice questions are used to measure aptitude, technical skills and soft skills, while agreement on a Likert scale assesses suitable personality dimensions. Skills tests ensure that candidates are being evaluated in a precise and impartial manner, their results demonstrating the true knowledge and potential of each test taker.

The characteristics required to be a psychiatrist were determined by looking at the skills and abilities listed in the US Department of Labor’s O*NET database, which collects data from professionals in various fields.

O*NET is the largest database of its kind, providing detailed information about occupations and the requirements for each role.

Our team of I/O psychologists and psychometrics worked closely with subject-matter experts to create an extensive question bank that can be used to test multiple candidates. We also conducted rigorous field testing with a representative sample of candidates to ensure that the questions were reliable and valid.

Test scores are averaged together to give an overall score. The average score is compared to other candidates' scores to ensure there is no bias toward certain candidates.

Our psychiatrist test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.

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Picked provides evidence-based recommendations for tests to use for over 750 jobs. Our recommendation engine leverages data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

  • Assessments

    A full suite of assessments

    Our platform comes with 12 tests across both foundation and advanced levels so they’re suitable for everyone. Including aptitude, behavioural and personality tests, you’ll have a full range of tests to help you find the candidates you’re seeking.

  • Analytics

    An array of candidate metrics

    For each of your candidates, you’ll be given a comprehensive report. Included will be all the metrics you need to build a detailed picture of each candidate and ensure you’re making the right hiring decisions.

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Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd

Psychiatrist Test FAQs

What skills are essential for psychiatrists?

Psychiatrists need to have excellent logical thinking skills to make analytical and scientific decisions, but they also need to be excellent communicators and able to work with patients using empathy, respect, and understanding. They need to have emotional resilience and be able to provide leadership and motivation for their patients.

Can I use this test to evaluate personality traits?

The psychiatric skills test can be used to evaluate personality traits, but you might find other tests like the Drives Test or the Hexaco Personality Test more effective for looking at traits and work behavior.

Can I see what the test is like?

Yes, of course. You can try the test for free by signing up for a free trial.

Are these tests available in my plan?

We have a range of plans available. The difference between the plans is the number of test attempts permitted, not the type of tests. All our plans include our full test suite comprising all tests and all levels.

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Laurence Fishman, Partner, NLPCA

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