Image Personality Questionnaire

Half the completion time, the same scientific accuracy

Our Image Personality Questionnaire (PQ) combines a swipeable, mobile-first design with robust scientific models to deliver a more engaging candidate experience than traditional PQs, making the assessment process faster and increasing completion rates.

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Mobile-first Design

Engage candidates, speed up completion time

Designed to be completed on any device, the consumer-grade, mobile-first design interface introduces a swipe motion that enhances user engagement and satisfaction, speeding up completion time.
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Feedback on the recruitment journey has been really, really, positive. Candidates feel more connected to Vodafone. They are kept informed, they can contact us at the touch of a button, they can really see how the questions reflect what we are looking for. The online assessment also sets them up for success at the assessment centre.
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Intuitive Image-based Cues

Make your assessments fairer and more accessible

Image-based cues bypass cognitive biases that arise in text-based questionnaires. Reduced reliance on language makes the assessment process accessible to a wider pool of candidates.
Accurate Candidate Profiling

Gain accurate insights into your candidates' personality profiles

Our image-based personality questionnaire evaluates 18 key personality traits across 87 items and provides a comprehensive profile of each candidate's work-related behaviours.
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Automated Feedback & Analytics

Make faster decisions and promote transparency

Personalised feedback reports are sent straight to candidates and assessors following assessment completion, empowering both with actionable information.
Sova is now an integral part of our volume hiring process and provides candidates with a far superior experience. The feedback from candidates is invaluable and we continue to work closely with Sova to enhance our processes for the future.
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Integrations

Invite candidates to assessments and see results in your ATS

Sova plugs right into your ATS enabling you to invite candidates to assessments, track results, and automate progress through hiring stages effortlessly.

Start your journey to faster, fairer, and more accurate hiring

Enterprise-grade security
SOC 2 Type II (ISAE-3000), SOC 3, GDPR, DPA, CCPA, HIPAA/HITECH Type 1 - We cover all leading standards, reports, and requirements to ensure the protection of your and your candidates' data.
Dedicated expert support
With dedicated implementation and customer success teams, tech support, and qualified business psychologists, we are here to ensure that you're using the right assessments for your specific needs correctly.
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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What is the Image-Based Personality Questionnaire (PQ)?
The Image-Based Personality Questionnaire (PQ) is a scientifically validated assessment tool that evaluates key personality traits through engaging, mobile-first, image-based cues. It’s designed to be faster, more engaging, and accessible than traditional text-based personality questionnaires.
How does the mobile-first design improve the candidate experience?
Our mobile-first design uses a swipeable interface that enhances user engagement, making the assessment more enjoyable for candidates. This design reduces completion time, increases satisfaction, and improves overall completion rates by being accessible on any device.
What makes the image-based cues more effective than text-based assessments?
Image-based cues reduce cognitive biases that can arise from language, ensuring that the assessment process is fairer and more accessible to a wider range of candidates. This method allows individuals to respond based on visual cues rather than text, making it more inclusive.
What insights will I gain from using the Image-Based Personality Questionnaire?
The PQ evaluates 18 key personality traits and provides a comprehensive profile of each candidate’s work-related behaviours. This helps you gain accurate insights into how candidates may perform in specific roles, guiding better decision-making in hiring.
How is feedback provided after completing the assessment?
Both candidates and assessors receive personalised feedback reports automatically after assessment completion if chosen. These reports provide actionable insights into the candidate’s personality profile, helping you make quicker and more informed decisions and giving them valuable career development insights.

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