The following are the importance of conducting a selection test :
Intelligence Tests: This is one of the important psychological tests used to measure the level of intelligence quotient of an individual.
Aptitude Test: It is a measure of an individual's potential for learning new skills.
Personality Tests: Personality tests provide clues to a person’s emotions, reactions, maturity, value system etc.
Trade Test: These tests measure the existing skills of the individual. They measure the level of knowledge and proficiency in the area of professions or technical training.
Interest Tests: Every individual has a fascination for a particular kind of job than the other. Interest tests are used to know the pattern of interests or involvement of a person.