Enneagram personality test: Pre-employment screening assessment to hire the best candidates

Use our Enneagram test to hire the best

The Enneagram test follows the personality model developed in the teachings of O. Ichazo and C. Naranjo. The model maps out nine different personalities on a nine-pointed diagram describing the core beliefs and the worldview each one operates from.

Use the Enneagram test to hire

All job roles. This test should not be used to make final hiring decisions, but to get to know candidates better and obtain talking points for an interview. It can also be used to explore team dynamics and manage projects better.

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Type

Personality & culture

Time

10 min

Languages

English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese

Level

Entry level

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About the Enneagram test

The way we interpret the world and manage our emotions determine how we behave in the various situations we experience on a daily basis. Understanding the core beliefs that lead to the decision and actions different types of people take can help you understand how each type reacts to both stress and opportunity.

The enneagram test describes nine different personality types, their worldview, and how they are linked to each other. To visually represent these links between the different personality types, the model places each type at one tip of a nine-pointed diagram called an enneagram.

The enneagram test provides insights into a candidate’s personality type, their approach to personal relationships, and their style in a professional setting. The results page discusses the best attributes of each personality type in detail and outlines the main challenges and development opportunities that come with it.

The test offers a glimpse into each candidate’s mode of operation and offers tips for effectively communicating and collaborating with each of the other enneagram types. The results page also includes a number of suggested questions that job interviewers can meet with candidates from each one of the nine styles to get to know them better and dig deeper into how they operate and manage situations.

The test is made by a subject-matter expert

Margarida R.

Margarida is a clinical psychologist and psychometrist. Her work has focused on studying and conducting psychological evaluations on different populations across a variety of clinical settings, from pain clinics and hospitals in Chicago to state prisons in Los Angeles. Two years ago, Margarida opened her own private practice in her hometown of Lisbon, Portugal, where she now dedicates her time to developing new psychological tests, conducting research, and doing therapy in person and online.

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What is the difference between an assessment and a test?

An assessment is the total package of tests and custom questions that you put together to evaluate your candidates. Each individual test within an assessment is designed to test something specific, such as a job skill or language. An assessment can consist of up to 5 tests and 20 custom questions. You can have candidates respond to your custom questions in several ways, such as with a personalized video.

Can I add my own questions to an assessment?

Yes! Custom questions are great for testing candidates in your own unique way. We support the following question types: video, multiple-choice, coding, file upload, and essay. Besides adding your own custom questions, you can also create your own tests.

How do video questions work?

A video question is a specific type of custom question you can add to your assessment. Video questions let you create a question and have your candidates use their webcam to record a video response. This is an excellent way to see how a candidate would conduct themselves in a live interview, and is especially useful for sales and hospitality roles. Some good examples of things to ask for video questions would be "Why do you want to work for our company?" or "Try to sell me an item you have on your desk right now." You can learn more about video questions here.

Can you explain how the other custom question types work?

Besides video questions, you can also add the following types of custom questions: multiple-choice, coding, file upload, and essay. Multiple-choice lets your candidates choose from a list of answers that you provide, coding lets you create a coding problem for them to solve, file upload allows your candidates to upload a file that you request (such as a resume or portfolio), and essay allows an open-ended text response to your question. You can learn more about different custom question types here.

Can I customize an assessment with my company logo and color theme?

Yes! You can add your own logo and company color theme to your assessments. This is a great way to leave a positive and lasting brand impression on your candidates.

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Can I combine the Enneagram test with other tests?

Yes. You can add up to five tests to each assessment.

Where in my recruitment process should I use the Enneagram test?

We recommend using our assessment software as a pre-screening tool at the beginning of your recruitment process. You can add a link to the assessment in your job post or directly invite candidates by email.
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Enneagram personality test: Pre-employment screening assessment to hire the best candidates

Use our Enneagram test to hire the best

Use the Enneagram test to hire

About the Enneagram test

The test is made by a subject-matter expert

Margarida R.

Crafted with expert knowledge

What our customers are saying

Fabian S

Luyanda J.

Sebastian A.

Candace B.

Use TestGorilla to hire the best faster, easier and bias-free

Predict job performance

Hire without bias

Offer a positive candidate experience

Watch how you can use the Enneagram test

Create high-quality assessments, fast

Create high-quality job assessments, fast

Invite candidates your way

See the best candidates, ranked

View a sample report

FAQs

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