![]() For example if someone was 10 years old and had the mental age of a 10 year old, their IQ would be 100. The IQ number is attained by giving the same test to huge numbers of people from all socio-economic strata of society and then taking the average.Ĭoined in 1912 by psychologist William Stern, IQ was represented as a ratio of “mental age to chronological age x 100”. IQ or Intelligence Quotient is a standard score that shows how far above or below, his/her peer group an individual stands in mental ability. In today’s guide, we are going to take a closer look at IQ tests, what they are, a brief history of the test, how accurate they are and how employers and recruiters can use them (if they should) to help find the right candidate. Whilst the legitimacy is still hotly debated, IQ tests have good predictive capacity which shouldn’t be underestimated in some key areas of recruitment and development. Over the years, the IQ test has been used to identify potential leadership material as well those with certain cognitive skills that would go on to be leading names in different fields. Intelligence Quotient (IQ) was established in the early 1900s as a way to create a standardised measure of intelligence as well as cognitive abilities. ![]() IQ assessments have always been a conversation starter as well as a recruitment method.
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