The TQM aptitude tests (Training Quotient Measurement Tests) are aptitude tests which have been developed for the Ministry of Defence and validated over some 15 years. These are aptitude tests which give an organisation fast and very reliable information about the learning ability of applicants. When faced with two or three similarly qualified candidates, who possess much the same behaviour traits, only the TQM aptitude tests will tell the recruiting organisation which one to choose. These aptitude tests tell you whether the applicant is good at written communication, whether or not the applicant is logical, is comfortable with number, has a good working memory and how well they cope with schematics or diagrams.

In the TQM aptitude testing system, there are actually 5 separate aptitude tests to give a comprehensive overview of a candidates trainability and learning ability.

These aptitude tests are: Feature Detection, Reasoning, Number Speed and Accuracy, Working Memory, Orientation.

The tests themselves aren't actually difficult if performed outside a time frame. With a time frame of between 3 and 5 seconds per question (depending on the test in question) speed and accuracy are called for. Because of this, the tests are paper based to limit differentiations in speed and accuracy which are outside of a persons actual learning ability. The TeamBuilder Software is used along with the tests to provide scoring against a norm table and a method of comparing candidates.

Once a candidate has completed the TQM aptitude testing system, the administrator marks the test using our supplied marking kit and enters the scores into our TeamBuilder software. The software scores the test against a norm table and produces a percentile result for each test section as well as an overall percentile. The default norm table is based on a medium sized high tech company, upon which you can base your benchmarks. This norm table can be modified upon request once you have tested enough candidates.

We FedEx all our paper based tests, so they can be with you in a few days and you can start testing from then.

Reduce Training Costs - Save your company money!

Using our aptitude tests you can easily find which candidates out of a selection you are considering for employment will be cheaper to train. Candidates who score highly in our aptitude tests are consistently the kind of people who learn quickly, retain that knowledge and can apply it immediately in the work place with little or no retraining ever required.

On the other hand, people with low overall scores tend to learn new tricks at a slower pace requiring additional training costs and often retraining in the same field before new skills are acquired.

Our aptitude tests come at a very low cost to save your company thousands and thousands of pounds in training.

It may be that only 3 out of the 5 aptitude testing sections are important for any particular job role. This is where benchmarking can be extremely useful. It is normal that the line manager for a team will know who performs best out of the team at the job role and who performs worst. Using our TQM Aptitude Testing system you can test all the existing members of your team and with the line managers input create an extremely important benchmark. When considering new candidates for employment in that team, compare them against the benchmark you have created to see if they are close to or better than the best performer in the team.

With this new process you now have a continually improving team which over the years will get better and better at its team role within the company. As years pass, the benchmark can be raised to reflect your teams new performance excellence.

Remember, for any job role, Hallmark Consultancy Services will be able to help you in creating your benchmark. These 5 aptitude tests in the TQM aptitude testing system can be applied to almost any job role so long as the correct benchmark is applied.