Thinking style
How a person processes information, learns, solves problems, and works with numbers and language.
PXT Select
See the person. Define the job. Improve the match.
PXT Select adds objective insight to hiring by measuring the whole person and comparing the results to what the position requires.
Thinking styleBehavioral traitsInterestsPosition-specificJob fitWhy PXT Select
A résumé tells you what someone has done. It cannot tell you how they naturally fit the work.
PXT Select is a pre-employment assessment used to improve selection, interview preparation, onboarding, and job-fit decisions.
It gives decision-makers a consistent way to look beneath credentials and compare each person with a Performance Model built around the role.
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What PXT Select measures
Behavioral traits
How a person is likely to approach pace, assertiveness, sociability, structure, decision-making, and change.
Interests
The types of work that may naturally attract and engage the person over time.
See the assessment
A faster look at PXT Select.
Watch this short overview to see how PXT Select adds whole-person insight and position-specific context to the hiring decision.
A practical implementation
From job definition to a better-informed decision.
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Define the position
Clarify the work, the environment, and the outcomes that matter.
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Create the Performance Model
Use job information and, when appropriate, patterns from top performers.
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Assess the candidate
Collect consistent information across thinking style, behaviors, and interests.
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Interview with purpose
Use tailored questions to explore meaningful areas of fit and difference.
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Make the decision
Combine the assessment with the rest of your job-relevant evidence.
More than a score
What reports are included with PXT Select?
PXT Select translates results into practical information for selection, interviewing, onboarding, and manager-candidate conversations.
Selection Reports 5
- Comprehensive Selection Report
Compares one candidate with one position and provides fit information, strengths, gaps, and tailored interview questions.
- Sales: Comprehensive Selection Report
Provides a sales-focused comparison of one candidate with one position, including sales-related insights and interview questions.
- Multiple Candidates Report
Compares several candidates with the same Performance Model to support a consistent hiring review.
- Multiple Positions Report
Compares one person with multiple Performance Models to identify where that individual may fit best.
- Performance Model Report
Documents the target ranges and job-fit criteria established for a specific position.
Participant Reports 3
- Individual’s Feedback Report
Gives the participant practical insight into thinking style, behavioral traits, and interests without comparing the person with a position.
- Sales: Individual’s Feedback Report
Provides participant-friendly feedback focused on traits and interests relevant to sales work.
- Individual’s Graph Report
Presents an individual’s assessment results in a concise visual format.
Onboarding & Development Reports 5
- Coaching Report
Helps managers tailor communication, coaching, and development to the individual.
- Sales: Coaching Report
Provides sales-specific guidance for coaching and developing the individual.
- Manager-Employee Report
Compares manager and employee profiles to help improve communication and the working relationship.
- Team Report
Shows patterns, similarities, and differences across a team to support collaboration and team development.
- Leadership Report
Provides insight into leadership approach and areas for focused development.
PXT Select questions
What buyers and hiring teams want to know.
What does PXT Select measure?
PXT Select measures cognitive abilities, behavioral traits, and interests. Together, these areas help explain how a person thinks, how they are likely to approach work, and what types of work may engage them.
How is PXT Select used in hiring?
The candidate’s results are compared with a Performance Model for the position. Hiring managers receive job-fit information and structured interview questions to support a more consistent decision.
Is PXT Select a pass-or-fail test?
No. PXT Select is designed to add evidence to the hiring process. Results should be considered alongside experience, interviews, references, and other job-relevant information.
What is a PXT Select Performance Model?
A Performance Model describes the ranges associated with success in a particular role. It can be created from job information, top-performer data, or a combination of both.
Can PXT Select be used after hiring?
Yes. The results can help managers understand communication, coaching, onboarding, and development needs, while staying grounded in the demands of the role.
What reports are included with PXT Select?
PXT Select includes hiring and selection reports, participant feedback reports, and onboarding and development reports. Available reports include Comprehensive Selection, Multiple Candidates, Multiple Positions, Performance Model, Individual Feedback, Coaching, Manager-Employee, Team, Leadership, and sales-specific versions.