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In their words
We're not actually developing any tests from scratch. We're using publicly available assessments, from the literature or institutions that have done open-source assessments, with a lot of existing validation studies around them.
Instead of thinking about it as just a personality test, pen and paper, the modality we're thinking about is actually kind of video games.
It's actually why I don't believe in using personality tests for the purposes of selection. The instant you introduce incentives for people to game the system, there's a lot of things you can do.
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What is Saeid Fard known for?
Founding Dimensional, a Toronto app that applies personality science to self-knowledge. Users work through validated assessments presented as worlds to explore, unlocking insights about traits, strengths and values as they go.
How did he get into personality science?
Accidentally. He told TechTO he knew nothing about it before joining a career-testing startup in Vancouver, where he spent six or seven years after management consulting and a product role at Expedia, and picked up psychometrics on the job.
Does he think personality tests should be used in hiring?
No. He told TechTO he does not believe in personality testing for selection, because attaching an incentive to the result gives people every reason to game their answers.