Recruiting the right person is one of the most important investments you’ll make, lifting culture and performance, while a poor hire can cost thousands in turnover, lost productivity, and disruption.
Depending on industry and role complexity, hiring in Australia typically costs between $15,000 and $25,000. Psychometric testing helps protect that investment. Life Matters supports HR leaders and recruiters across across the Hunter with objective, evidence-based assessments, making hiring decisions clearer, fairer, and more reliable.
Smarter hiring decisions means stronger teams
PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING FOR RECRUITMENT
Why psychometric testing?
Resumes and interviews only tell part of the story. Psychometric assessments help optimise the recruitment process by providing measurable insights into:
COGNITIVE ABILITY
Reasoning, problem-solving, learning capacity.
PERSONALITY STYLE
Communication, adaptability, stress management.
WORK BEHAVIOURS
Teamwork, leadership potential, reliability.
When combined with structured interviews, testing can improve hiring accuracy by up to 40%.
Return on investment for HR & recruiters
Psychometric testing is an investment, but when faced with the alternative, it’s a worthwhile one that can help you:
Reduce turnover by hiring for the best cultural fit
Boost retention with the right role match
Save money and time by avoiding costly mis-hires
A modest assessment fee can save your organisation tens of thousands of dollars long term.
Why Life Matters Psychologists?
Life Matters Psychologists is one of the Newcastle’s largest psychology practices with a proven track record after supporting businesses across the Hunter for over 20 years.
We’re passionate about helping organisations find the sweet spot where they are both high-performing and mentally healthy. Much of this comes down to finding the right fit and creating a culture where people can thrive and do their best work while still safeguarding employee wellbeing.
Local expertise trusted by Newcastle’s HR leaders and recruiters
Led by Matthew Stanton, Clinical Psychologist bringing deep workplace psychology insight
Clear, practical reporting with fast turnaround
Download the flyer for more info on psychometric testing
Give us a call, send an email or fill in the form to download our info pack detailing the areas we test for, what’s included in personality profiling and how to proceed.