What It Measures

The Guardian was designed specifically for skilled, semi-skilled, technical, and entry-level positions where aptitudes, behavioral traits, and basic math skills directly affect job performance. It includes features not found in other assessments — including direct admissions questions about job-related history.

Mental Aptitudes (3)

Mental Acuityjudgment, learning speed, reasoning ability
Numerical Perceptionaccuracy with numbers and visual detail
Basic Maththe ability to perform basic math functions

Personality Dimensions (10)

Energydrive level; how stress is handled
Flexibilityintegrity, reliability, dependability
Organizationplanning and time management
Communicationdesire to interact with people
Emotional Developmentself-confidence; handling pressure
Assertivenessleader vs. follower tendency
Competitivenessteam-spirited vs. individually competitive
Mental Toughnessperseverance; dealing with obstacles
Questioning/Probingskepticism; not taking things at face value
Work Motivationsecurity-motivated vs. incentive/commission driven

What the Report Includes

A narrative section explaining how the individual scored on each aptitude and dimension relative to the job classification.
A hiring pattern comparison showing actual scores vs. job benchmarks in graphic format.
Direct admissions questions(optional) regarding job-related theft, alcohol use, and drug use — answered by the candidate as part of the assessment.
Behaviorally oriented interview questions for use in a second interview.

Best Used For

Skilled trades, technical roles, warehouse and production positions, and basic entry-level hiring where you need to verify aptitude, behavioral fit, basic math ability, and screen for potential integrity concerns — all in one tool.