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title: "Episode 2: Understanding Personality Testing in the Workplace"
description: There's more to personality testing in the workplace than meets the eye. Listen to TestGenius's podcast, episode 2.
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# [Episode 2: Understanding Personality Testing in the Workplace](https://testgenius.com/blog/episode-2-understanding-personality-testing)

 Written by [Lori Lee](https://testgenius.com/blog/author/lori-lee) | Jul 18, 2024 8:37:28 PM

We've been busy creating new podcasts for "Testing, Testing, 1-2-3" by TestGenius. Join Jenny Arnez from TestGenius, Mike Callen, VP of Products at TestGenius, and Dr. Clinton Kelly from [ioPredict](https://iopredict.com) as they delve into the fascinating world of personality testing in the workplace. This dynamic trio explores the nuances between well-known personality assessments such as Myers-Briggs and those specifically tailored for employment selection, underlining the utmost importance of utilizing scientifically validated tests. Dr. Kelly sheds light on the pivotal role of industrial and organizational psychology in the realms of hiring and promotion, offering a comprehensive overview of the development, validity, and practical application of workplace personality assessments.

Moreover, the podcast episode delves into the crucial legal and practical considerations that employers must bear in mind, including a deep dive into the *Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures* and the concept of validity transportability. By listening to this insightful discussion, audience members gain valuable insights into the art of selecting appropriate tests and responsibly leveraging test results to inform their hiring decisions.

For those short on time, here are some key chapters of the "Understanding Personality Testing in the Workplace with Clinton Kelly" podcast that you may want to fast-forward to:

[02:32 Diving into Personality Testing in the Workplace](https://podcast.testgenius.com/2#t=2m32s)

[09:53 Understanding Validity in Personality Testing](https://podcast.testgenius.com/2#t=9m53s)

[14:38 Designing and Validating Effective Personality Tests](https://podcast.testgenius.com/2#t=14m38s)

[19:36 Post-Hire Uses of Personality Tests and Final Thoughts](https://podcast.testgenius.com/2#t=19m36s)

[22:35 Debunking Myths Around Test Taking](https://podcast.testgenius.com/2#t=22m35s)

[23:13 The Importance of Objective Selection Processes](https://podcast.testgenius.com/2#t=23m13s)

[23:57 Exploring Personality Assessments for Employers](https://podcast.testgenius.com/2#t=23m57s)

[24:14 Custom vs. Off-the-Shelf Personality Tests](https://podcast.testgenius.com/2#t=24m14s)

[25:34 Understanding Different Types of Personality Tests](https://podcast.testgenius.com/2#t=25m34s)

[26:47 Ensuring Test Validity and Applicant Satisfaction](https://podcast.testgenius.com/2#t=26m47s)

[32:29 The Role of Subscale Scores in Personality Testing](https://podcast.testgenius.com/2#t=32m29s)

[39:11 Navigating Legal and Defensibility Aspects of Personality Testing](https://podcast.testgenius.com/2#t=39m11s)

[41:36 Leveraging Uniform Guidelines for Test Validity](https://podcast.testgenius.com/2#t=41m36s)

 

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