Assessment and Psychometric Testing
Depending on the company and position, interview styles will vary. They can be very casual (coffee and a chat) or more formal with set questions possibly including some behavioral based situations. A further method to assess capability is that of Psychometric Testing.
According to the Institute of Psychometric Coaching in Australia, “Psychometric tests are a standard and scientific method used to measure individuals' mental capabilities and behavioural style. Psychometric tests are designed to measure candidates' suitability for a role based on the required personality characteristics and aptitude (or cognitive abilities). They identify the extent to which candidates' personality and cognitive abilities match those required to perform the role. Employers use the information collected from the psychometric test to identify the hidden aspects of candidates that are difficult to extract from a face-to-face interview.”
Refer to the following links for further information and example tests.
http://www.psychometricinstitute.com.au