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If standardized tests are used in the field of education to assess the students’ performances in various dimensions, the Psychometric tests are used for determining the emotional and intellectual abilities of the candidates. Along with the cover letter, resume and other references, many of the companies are opting for psychometric tests to conduct a face on face internal examination. This will in turn reveal the personality traits of a person who is shortlisted for a particular post in the company. Many companies right from corporate conglomerates to small firms are selecting this method as a vital part of their recruitment process along with the mandatory aptitude tests and HR interviews thinking that this inclusion will be beneficial to them in the long run