Berke is a pre-employment assessment that measures personality and problem-solving traits that your business needs. Following an assessment, you automatically receive a report that provides clear, actionable guidelines to help you make a great hiring decision.
Backed by science and research.
With more than 500 criterion-related validation studies, you can rely on Berke to provide an unbiased perspective. Objective candidate data allows you to make smarter hiring decisions.
Configured to your needs.
Unlike other assessments, Berke is customized to your jobs and your organization’s culture. Depending on your requirements, the length of the assessment can vary from 10 minutes to 60 minutes.
Accessible anywhere.
The Berke Assessment is easy to read and easy to complete on any device, making it simpler for candidates to take the assessment on their terms. When candidates have the ability to take the assessment on their laptop or a mobile device, you get higher completion rates.
What Berke measures.
People are hardwired with traits that determine what they do well, what they do easily and what they enjoy. Berke measures those innate traits and abilities.
Personality traits
Berke measures 7 personality traits. Personality traits describe the way people relate to and interact with others and the world around them.
Berke measures 4 problem solving traits. Problem solving traits describe a person’s natural abilities and influence what types of tasks come easiest to them. The problem solving measures are Berke’s cognitive/intelligence indicators.
A natural tendency to adapt to people's feelings in order to avoid unpleasant consequences.
Independent
People with low Adaptability are Independent-minded and less concerned about the impact of one's behavior on others. Do not readily take other people's thoughts and feelings into account when making a decision.
Accommodating
People with high Adaptability are very concerned about other people's thoughts and feelings when deciding what to do or say. Tend to be diplomatic and tactful and want to be on positive terms with most people.
Assertiveness
A natural tendency to take initiative in order to control or influence a situation.
Reserved
People with low Assertiveness seek to achieve goals through cooperation. Conservative in actions and tend to move more slowly into action. When faced with an obstacle, tend to stop and reassess options. Typically receptive to the direction of others.
Aggressive
People with high Assertiveness are determined, persistent, and direct. Willing to move forward, take action, and deal with problems. Tend to have a clear sense of direction. At extremes, may be confrontational, stubborn, or disagreeable.
Intensity
A natural tendency to react immediately and intensely, especially when frustrated.
Relaxed
People with low Intensity react less strongly when frustrated. Tend to seek a more reasoned rather than emotional approach to resolution. May wonder what they did wrong when things don't work out as planned.
Intense
People with high Intensity tend to respond with a high level of emotional vigor when frustrated. Whether or not this vigor is displayed outwardly depends on a person's level of responsiveness. Will push to get what they want when frustrated.
Optimism
A natural tendency to think positively about the future, no matter what is happening.
Skeptical
People with low Optimism tend to be more skeptical. Look more actively for potential problems and worry about what could go wrong.
Optimistic
People with high Optimism tend to feel cheerful and upbeat most of the time and may ignore negative information.
Responsiveness
A natural tendency to react spontaneously and to express emotions outwardly.
Calm
People with low Responsiveness are steady, calm, and patient. Like to work at a slower, composed pace to accommodate their reaction time. Tend to internalize their feelings and opinions. Can listen to others and communicate calm, steady demeanor.
Expressive
People with high Responsiveness are fast-paced, excitable and impatient. Prefer an exciting, fast-paced work environment and like a lot of things happening at once. May express their feelings, thoughts, and emotions forcefully. May be perceived as passionate.
Sociability
A natural tendency to actively and consistently seek out new people to interact with.
Task Oriented
People with low Sociability are less likely to actively seek new relationships. More introspective and enjoy working with things and ideas. Can interact with others, but find long periods of social interaction stressful. May be friendly, but prefer fewer social contacts.
People Oriented
People with high Sociability are driven to interact with others. Prefer not to work alone for extended periods of time. Actively seek new relationships. Tends to have a wide circle of contacts and acquaintances and are socially confident. May like to process decisions out loud with others.
Structure
A natural tendency to seek order, certainty and correctness.
Flexible
People with low Structure have a greater tolerance for ambiguity. Tend to be more concerned with outcomes than with following rules and established procedures. Can deal more easily with change. Enjoy trying new things.
Like Rules
People with high Structure prefer order and certainty. Tend to follow rules and established procedures. Are uncomfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity. Tend to be accurate and thorough because don't like to make mistakes.
Logical Problem Solving
An ability to think through large, complex problems in a linear, step-by-step way.
Lower
People with lower Logical Problem Solving tend not to enjoy solving large, complicated problems in a methodical way. Might prefer a more intuitive approach. May use tried and tested approaches when applicable.
Higher
People with higher Logical Problem Solving utilize a methodical, process-oriented approach to solving problems. This talent helps with strategic thinking, the organization of ideas, and communication of solutions to others.
Rapid Problem Solving
An ability to deal quickly with many problems, one after another.
Lower
People with lower Rapid Problem Solving may find it stressful to work in an environment that requires quickly jumping from one problem to the next without allowing time for analysis. May be more deliberate in getting to an answer.
Higher
People with higher Rapid Problem Solving solve problems intuitively and "just know" the answers. Good in crisis, under stress, when quick decision is required. Enjoy working in environments with one new problem after another.
Spatial Visualization
Refers to an ability to visualize and manipulate objects in three dimensions.
Lower
People with lower Spatial Visualization have a more difficult time picturing three dimensions in their minds and so will utilize more inefficient strategies when working on spatial problems.
Higher
People with higher Spatial Visualization can easily visualize and manipulate objects in three dimensions. Deal more easily with spatially oriented subjects such as science, engineering, mathematics, or any task that involves thinking about complex systems.
Vocabulary
A measure of how easily and quickly a person picks up and learns new concepts and ideas.
Lower
People with lower Vocabulary tend learn more slowly and typically take more time when thinking about and communicating their experiences.
Higher
People with higher Vocabulary tend to learn quickly and easily from their environments. Deal more easily with new material, new ideas and new concepts.
Typing
A measure of a person's typing speed and typing accuracy.
Slower
People with slower Typing ability type slower than 38 words per minute and/or their accuracy is below average. If a person types quickly but with low accuracy, his or her typing score will be lower.
Faster
People with faster Typing ability type words, numbers and standard punctuation accurately and more quickly than 38 WPM (words per minute).
Integrity
A measure of a person's opinions and attitudes towards honesty, theft, and attendance.
Lower
People with lower Integrity express the attitude that at times it is acceptable to steal, not tell the truth, or have unexcused absences from work. Research shows people with these attitudes are at an increased risk for acting in a dishonest manner.
Higher
People with higher Integrity consistently express the attitude that people should tell the truth, not steal, and show up to work when scheduled. Most people fall into this range.
