The limitations described here apply to all users of SFS Test Solutions, regardless of the area of application, whether in aptitude testing or in clinical-psychological or neuropsychological assessments. It is particularly important to note that the ultimate responsibility for the selection, implementation, and interpretation of the tests, as well as for the entire assessment or aptitude-related process, lies with the users. SFS Test Solutions are a supporting component that, according to the relevant guidelines, do not fulfill the requirements of a complete and conclusive aptitude testing or diagnosis.
As already explained in the chapter "Use of psychological tests in job-related aptitude assessments", SFS Test Solutions cover only a subarea of the possible assessment procedures and therefore do not constitute complete aptitude assessment according to DIN 33430. In most cases, an isolated consideration of performance and personality assessment test parameters is not sufficient for a well-founded suitability assessment. If relevant and independent findings can be determined in this way, different perspectives for the profession in question should be taken into account.
In clinical practice, the clinician must also adapt the test selection to the clinical question. The "Brief Neurocognitive Assessment" can provide an overview of a person's neurocognitive function profile but does not cover all neurocognitive domains listed in DSM-5 (see Clinical-/neuropsychological assessment).
In order to make the entire range of SFS Test Solutions available to all users, only tests from the SCHUHFRIED Selection have been included. Other tests available via the Vienna Test System can be combined and expanded with the SFS Test Solutions batteries. Instructions for adapting the ready-made batteries can be found in the chapter Specifying individual dimensions. Therefore, some of the SFS Test Solutions, especially those based purely on requirements analyses, may be too general and unspecific for specific cases and questions, as not all necessary dimensions can be covered by the test procedures from the SCHUHFRIED Selection. The SFS Test Solutions are therefore intended to support users in selecting the appropriate tests for their specific application. However, according to DIN 33430, the user remains responsible for selecting the methods (tests) used, ensuring that the selected methods and tests are appropriate for the specific application, and for the entire assessment process and the quality requirements associated with it (see also: Quality standards).
For job-related aptitude assessment, the current version focuses primarily on success factors that are relevant to the selected issue. The interests of the test takers, which would provide information about their later job satisfaction, are only included in training-specific applications (academic aptitude & apprentice testing) and can also be added to all other applications as required.
SFS Test Solutions currently represent only one of several steps in aptitude testing and traffic, clinical/neuropsychological and sports psychology assessments—support in selecting the right test battery. In order to provide you with the best possible support in all further steps, SCHUHFRIED offers additional Test Services by trained and DIN 33430-certified psychologists. As part of these services, you will receive support in integrating digital tests into your selection and assessment processes in the best possible way. The focus is particularly on:
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User qualification: SCHUHFRIED offers training courses specifically for test administrators, HR managers, clinical, neuro, and sports psychologists to train them in the use of digital tests and the Vienna Test System.
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Refining the requirement profile: If the test battery does not fully cover your requirement profile, our SCHUHFRIED consultants can help you refine the requirement profile so that you can select the most suitable test battery.
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Optimizing the basis for decision-making: Our SCHUHFRIED consultants support you in establishing decision-making rules that allow you to rank all applicants precisely so that you can quickly and efficiently select the best candidates, even when there is a high volume of applicants. In addition, individual norms can be calculated based on your sample in order to differentiate even more precisely between applicants, as well as between different patient groups and different sports. If additional performance criteria (e.g., work success, training success) or clinical diagnoses are available, a validation study can be conducted to further increase the predictive power of the tests used by optimizing the evaluation of results.
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Increasing acceptance: In order to increase the acceptance of the tests used by applicants, SCHUHFRIED consultants can develop customized reports that can be generated automatically after testing and assist in providing feedback on the results. The reports can be tailored to the target group of applicants or the target group of HR managers in terms of both wording and information content. All reports can be designed to match your organization's branding.
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Integrating your own test content into the Vienna Test System: Digitizing existing tests or questionnaires, which can be standardized and validated in the SCHUHFRIED Test Center if necessary, is part of the Test Services offering. Translations of these tests can be carried out using the highly qualified translation processes of SCHUHFRIED's Translation Management.
If you would like individual advice beyond the services offered by SFS Test Solutions, please contact our SCHUHFRIED product information & psychological consulting team.
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