Before you make an assessment decision

Robert A. Cameron & Associates
Strategic Partner of Profiles International

Before you make an assessment decision, ask the following of your vendor:

What was the most recent date of your product (s) validity & reliability studies?
What were the final scores from these studies? .50, .60, .70, .80, .85?
Can you send me a copy of these studies? And a legal opinion manual?
Does your product measure the total person? Cognitive, occupational, personality & behavior?
How many different reports are you able to generate?
Are the results real-time?
Are there any other charges? Training cost or certifications?
Tell me about your client support and training? Any cost involved?
Will you be able to demonstrate how the product is working for me? What kind of return on investment reports can you provide?
Is your assessment multi-lingual, multi-cultural, and can it be given in other languages. If so, how many?
How long does it take for results?
Do I need someone from your company to interpret the results?
Is proctoring required?
Is it customized for my company, position, department, manager, geography, or any combination?
Can it be taken over the internet or paper and pencil?
What else are the results used for?

U.S. Department of Labor's 13 Guidelines for Using Assessments
Use assessment tools in a purposeful manner.
Use the “whole-person” approach to assessment.
Use only assessment instruments that are unbiased and fair to all groups.
Use only reliable assessment instruments and procedures.
Use only assessments procedures and instruments that have been demonstrated to be valid for the specific purpose for which they are being used.
Use assessment tools that are appropriate for the target population.
Use assessment instruments for which understandable and comprehensive documentation is available.
Ensure that administrative staff is properly trained.
Ensure that testing conditions are suitable for all test takers.
Provide reasonable accommodation in the assessment process for people with disabilities.
Maintain security of assessment instruments.
Maintain confidentiality of assessment results.
Ensure that scores are interpreted properly and consistently.





Profiles International


Validity & Reliability
We confidently stand behind our products knowing that they are effectively utilized by thousands of our clients everyday. The research that lead to our products’ development was conducted by qualified professionals following the guidelines for test development endorsed by the American Psychological Association. We are proud to put our name on every product that we provide and pleased to furnish to our clients the many benefits that our assessments provide for them—helping them place the right people in the right jobs.
Developing Our Products
The research behind our assessments supports their reliability and validity in business settings. The questions we use are researched and demonstrate good reliability and appropriate validity for identifying a specific trait or factor in an individual. Used as designed, our products have become an indispensable part of the selection and evaluation process for over 35,000 clients.
Our Technical ManualsThe technical manuals for our products reflect the research and development work done as a part of the process to bring the product to you. They have been written in clear language to facilitate their understanding. These manuals are continually updated to reflect the results of the latest research on each product.
Ongoing Research and ImprovementThe products are always evolving into instruments that are more effective. We are continually working with the users of our products to research the effect that using our products has on their business. We utilize the feedback from our clients, as well as the results of ongoing research, to modify the products when warranted.



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