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 Acuity — judgment, learning speed, reasoning ability
Numerical Perception — accuracy with numbers and visual detail
Basic Math — the ability to perform basic math functions

Personality Dimensions (10)

Energy — drive level; how stress is handled
Flexibility — integrity, reliability, dependability
Organization — planning and time management
Communication — desire to interact with people
Emotional Development — self-confidence; handling pressure
Assertiveness — leader vs. follower tendency
Competitiveness — team-spirited vs. individually competitive
Mental Toughness — perseverance; dealing with obstacles
Questioning/Probing — skepticism; not taking things at face value
Work Motivation — security-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.