Following is a list of common questions about Hogan that assessment participants may ask.
Who uses Hogan?
Hogan has over 30 years of experience providing assessments solutions for employee selection and development. Hundreds of validation studies demonstrate the extent to which the assessments predict performance. Organizations using Hogan rely on the tools to improve quality of hire, facilitate individual development, and enhance team effectiveness. As the traits measured by the Hogan tools are particularly salient in leadership, the assessment suite is widely used for leadership development from middle management to the executive level.
The Hogan assessment tools are available in over 40 languages and used by organizations in more than 50 countries. We work with organizations of all sizes – from small firms to Fortune 500 global companies in diverse industries, such as financial services, pharmaceuticals, retail, and consumer goods. One million personality assessments are processed every year and over 9 million people have completed our assessments.
How do personality assessments relate to my behavior or job performance?
At Hogan we use the iceberg analogy. Above the water-line and visible to all are:
- What You Do – the business and people results an individual achieves.
- How You Do It – the observed behaviors that lead to those results.
Below the water-line, what people cannot see but can infer is there, is
- Why You Do It – the personality characteristics that impact behavior.
The Hogan assessments help individuals by facilitating strategic self-awareness. Understanding the underlying work style traits, core values, and derailment risks that may impact behavior allows one to manage his/her behavior to increase workplace success. The Hogan assessments help organizations by identifying characteristics that may impact an individual’s job performance as well as his/her fit within a particular role, team, or organizational culture.
My company has used personality assessments before. What makes your product different?
Our products were developed with strict attention to proven psychological theory, are continuously tested to ensure validity, and have consistently received outstanding reviews from third party sources. Download our Assessment Evaluation Guide to learn more about what separates us from the competition.
Can people fake it?
The short answer is no. The long answer is in this blog entry.
My company has used personality assessments before. What makes your product different?
Our products were developed with strict attention to proven psychological theory, are continuously tested to ensure validity, and have consistently received outstanding reviews from third party sources. Download our Assessment Evaluation Guide to learn more about what separates us from the competition.
Can people fake it?
The short answer is no. The long answer is in this blog entry.
I want to use your assessments at my company. How do I get started?
At Hogan, every relationship starts with a conversation. We sell a variety of custom and off-the-shelf products fueled by the raw data we collect using our assessments, and we want to make sure that you find the best solution for your business needs. Learn more about our products, and how to buy them, here.
What will my assessments be used for?
Our products are used for several reasons, including: pre-hire selection, assessing safety related behavior, identifying high potential employees, and developing leaders.
How does personality assessment work?
By analyzing your unique combination of decision-making style, values, normal personality characteristics, and dealers, we can gain an understanding of what motivates you to succeed, how you work, how well you work with others, and what is most likely to get in your way.
What should I expect?
You will be taking one, or a combination of our assessments: the Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI), Hogan Development Survey (HDS), Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI), Hogan Business Reasoning Inventory (HBRI), or Judgment.
How long will the assessments take?
The HPI, HDS, and MVPI assessments consist of brief statements using True/False or Agree/Disagree responses, and on average take 15-20 minutes to complete. The HBRI has 24 problems, and typically takes about 35 minutes to complete. You can stop the assessment process at any time. If stopped your answers are automatically saved, and you can log back in to complete the assessments at any time.
Is there a way to prepare for the assessments?
The questions in our personality and values assessments are designed to help us understand how you relate to yourself and others. As such, there are no right or wrong answers or good or bad results, so just be honest.
What will my assessments be used for?
Our products are used for several reasons, including: pre-hire selection, assessing safety related behavior, identifying high potential employees, and developing leaders.
How does personality assessment work?
By analyzing your unique combination of decision-making style, values, normal personality characteristics, and dealers, we can gain an understanding of what motivates you to succeed, how you work, how well you work with others, and what is most likely to get in your way.
What should I expect?
You will be taking one, or a combination of our assessments: the Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI), Hogan Development Survey (HDS), Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI), Hogan Business Reasoning Inventory (HBRI), or Judgment.
How long will the assessments take?
The HPI, HDS, and MVPI assessments consist of brief statements using True/False or Agree/Disagree responses, and on average take 15-20 minutes to complete. The HBRI has 24 problems, and typically takes about 35 minutes to complete. You can stop the assessment process at any time. If stopped your answers are automatically saved, and you can log back in to complete the assessments at any time.
Is there a way to prepare for the assessments?
The questions in our personality and values assessments are designed to help us understand how you relate to yourself and others. As such, there are no right or wrong answers or good or bad results, so just be honest.
Where do I start?
Your system administrator will send you a unique user ID and password, as well as a link to log into our online assessment platform.
Is there a way to see my results?
Whether or not you see your assessment results is up to your system administrator.