Tom Sorensen | NPAworldwide

Should you cheat on online Psychometric Assessments?

Online psychometric assessments are now a common hurdle in hiring. 

Companies use them to evaluate personality, cognitive abilities, and workplace behaviors. 

So, you’ve just received a link to an online psychometric assessment for a job you really want. 

But there’s a problem: you’re worried your real personality might not match what the company is looking for. 

But here’s the million-dollar question: 

Should you try to game the system by answering the way you think the employer wants, rather than honestly?

You ask yourself why not answer the questions in a way that makes you look like the “ideal” candidate?

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The Illusion of Fooling the Test

Many candidates believe they can outsmart these assessments by pretending to be the "ideal" candidate. So, the catch is…

The Risk of Misalignment

Let’s say you manage to fool the test and land the job. But the downside is…

Companies Know the Game

If your fake test results don’t match how you actually behave in these stages, hiring managers will notice. So how is that shooting…

It’s a Bad Start to an Employer-Employee Relationship

When reality doesn’t match, they will eventually realize something is off. That means….

What Should You Do Instead?

If you have to lie to pass, maybe the role isn’t the right one for you. Instead…

Final Thoughts

Cheating on a psychometric test might seem like a shortcut to getting hired, but in reality, it’s a trap. 

You risk exposure, misalignment, and career dissatisfaction. 

Instead, embrace honesty and strategy because the best job isn’t just about getting in; it’s about thriving once you’re there.