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 when communicating or making decisions.
Independent
People lower in adaptability are less concerned about how their actions impact others. They make decisions and form opinions independent of other people's thoughts and feelings.
Accommodating
People higher in adaptability are concerned with other people's thoughts and feelings when communicating or making decisions. They tend to be diplomatic and tactful, and want to be on positive terms with most people.
Assertiveness
A natural tendency to take action or control in most situations.
Reserved
People lower in assertiveness are less confident in their actions and tend to make decisions more slowly. When faced with obstacles, they tend to stop and assess their options. They typically desire input or direction from others.
Aggressive
People higher in assertiveness are more likely to move forward, take action, and deal with problems in most situations. They tend to be decisive and direct when dealing with others. At extremes, they may seem confrontational or stubborn.
Intensity
A natural tendency to experience strong emotions when frustrated or faced with obstacles.
Relaxed
People with lower intensity experience emotions less strongly when frustrated. They tend to seem more relaxed and approachable when facing a conflict or obstacle.
Intense
People with higher intensity tend to experience higher levels of emotion when frustrated or facing conflicts and obstacles. Whether or not this emotion is displayed outwardly depends on a person's level of responsiveness.
Optimism
A natural tendency to think positively about other people and the future, no matter what is happening.
Skeptical
People lower in optimism tend to be more skeptical. They are more likely to identify potential problems, but at extremes, often worry about what could go wrong.
Optimistic
People higher in optimism tend to feel enthusiastic and upbeat most of the time. At extremes, they are more likely to ignore potential problems or warnings.
Responsiveness
A natural tendency to express opinions and feelings openly and outwardly.
Calm
People lower in responsiveness are often calm and composed. They like to work in a more predictable work environment. They tend to internalize their feelings and opinions, especially when under pressure or during change.
Expressive
People higher in responsiveness tend to be excitable and expressive. They prefer a high-activity work environment with a lot of things happening at once. They often express their feelings and thoughts openly, especially when under pressure or during change.
Sociability
A natural tendency to gain satisfaction from interacting with other people.
Task Oriented
People lower in sociability are less likely to seek new relationships and are more comfortable with smaller groups of people. They can be friendly and interact with others, but may find long periods of social interaction tiring.
People Oriented
People higher in sociability are driven to interact with others. They prefer not to work alone for extended periods of time and may actively seek new relationships. They tend to have a wide circle of contacts and acquaintances and are socially confident.
Structure
A natural tendency to seek order, certainty and correctness.
Flexible
People lower in structure tend to be more concerned with outcomes than with following rules and established procedures. They tend to be more comfortable with trial and error to achieve results.
Like Rules
People higher in structure prefer order and precision. They tend to follow rules and established procedures. They desire accuracy and thoroughness because they 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.
