Why are personality tests useful in the recruitment process?

A personality assessment test can help identify the best candidate for the job. Using a valid assessment tool and identifying personality traits relevant to the position you're hiring for will help you save resources and find a candidate who will contribute to your organization in a meaningful way.

What does the HEXACO Personality Test measure?

The HEXACO personality test measures six key dimensions of personality: Honesty-Humility, Emotionality, eXtraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness and Openness to experience. Each of these dimensions is further analyzed through four narrower traits, providing a granular assessment of each candidate's characteristics.

Are these tests available in my plan?

Every test is included. Start without a card, and your free candidate results never expire. After your free allowance, pay per candidate whose results you unlock. Choose pay as you go or prepaid candidates, with no annual subscription. See our current pricing for the allowance and prices.

Can I see what the test is like?

Yes, of course. You can see a free example of the HEXACO personality test here.

See the working style behind the HEXACO profile.

Explore candidates’ HEXACO Personality profiles and build a more focused conversation about how they approach their work.

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Alex MorganHEXACO Personality profile

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WORKING PREFERENCES

A profile to explore.

Different traits. A more complete picture.

Honesty–HumilityGreater emphasis

EmotionalityLower emphasis

ExtraversionModerate emphasis

AgreeablenessModerate emphasis

ConscientiousnessGreater emphasis

OpennessGreater emphasis

No right or wrong profile.
A conversation you can focus.

WHAT THE TEST EXPLORES

A richer view of working preferences.

Explore the profile alongside skills evidence and a conversation about the role.

72questionsSelf-reportquestion format

Honesty–Humility & Emotionality

A preference to explore in conversation.

Extraversion & Agreeableness

A different part of the candidate’s profile.

Conscientiousness & Openness

Context for discussing how someone works.

WORKING PREFERENCES

Different people. Different profiles.

A starting point for a better conversation.

Explore how someone describes their preferences, interests or motivations. No single profile is right for every role.

TESTS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES

English, plus 13 languages.

Assess candidates in the language they work in.

English
Chinese (simplified)
Japanese
Korean
Thai
Vietnamese
Indonesian
French
German
Spanish
Portuguese
Italian
Dutch
Arabic

Languages available across our test suite. Options vary by test and level.

EXPLORE THE QUESTION FORMAT

A preference, rather than a correct answer.

Candidates respond to statements about themselves. Explore the short sample to see how the question format works.

“I plan ahead before starting a task.”
Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agree

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using HEXACO Personality in recruitment.

What does the HEXACO Personality profile explore?

The HEXACO personality test explores six dimensions: Honesty–Humility, Emotionality, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness and Openness. Candidates respond to statements about themselves, giving you a profile to explore alongside skills evidence and a conversation about the role.

How can you use the profile?

Use the profile to focus a conversation about working preferences, interests or motivations. Ask for examples and consider the context of the role. There is no universally better profile; use it alongside ability tests, experience and relevant work evidence.

Where can the profile add context?

RecruitmentExplore how working preferences relate to the role.
Team conversationsDiscuss differences in how people approach their work.
Development discussionsUse the profile to shape questions about preferred working styles.

SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

See the person behind the score.

Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.

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Skills breakdownCandidate comparisonInterview prompts

BEFORE YOU START

Your HEXACO Personality questions, answered.

Is the HEXACO Personality test scored as right or wrong?

Personality, interests and motivations describe a profile rather than a right-or-wrong ability score. Use the profile to explore working preferences; avoid treating one profile as universally better than another.

Which HEXACO Personality topics should matter for my role?

Start with the work the person will do. This page covers honesty–humility & emotionality, extraversion & agreeableness, conscientiousness & openness. Decide which of those areas matter for your role before reviewing results, and explore any specialist requirements separately.

Can I combine HEXACO Personality with other tests?

Yes. Add HEXACO Personality alongside other relevant tests in one assessment. Choose the combination for your role and review the total time before inviting candidates.

Can I assess real candidates for free?

Yes. Create your account, build an assessment and invite candidates. Your first 5 candidate results are free. No credit card is required.

What happens after my free results?

You pay per candidate result you unlock, rather than per test. There is no subscription or annual commitment. Check the pricing page for current rates.

How should I use the HEXACO Personality results?

Use the profile to shape interview questions and discuss working preferences. Consider it alongside skills evidence, relevant experience and the requirements of the role.

See the candidate experience for yourself.

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