Ambition

In the Ambition Test, candidates are asked to rate how important ambition is to them. For candidates who value ambition, it is important that people have a strong wish to achieve something great. This test helps you to evaluate whether hiring the candidate will increase the focus on ambition in a team.

The Ambition Test at a glance

When to use: This test can be used at any stage of the hiring process but may be most relevant in an early stage when getting to know the candidate.

Example question : Candidates rate how important a value is to them on a scale from one to seven. This is an example of a question: "How important is Ambition to you? For those who value ambition, it is important that people have a strong wish to achieve something great".

Response time: 2 minutes.

Result: An easy-to-interpret visualization that shows you how important ambition is to the candidate.

The science behind this test

Organizations are shaped by the values and beliefs of their employees. Use the Ambition Test to determine whether candidates can strengthen the ambition aspect of your company's culture.

The Ambition Test is part of the HiPeople Culture Add Inventory. The Culture Add Inventory is a collection of work values that measure an individual's contribution to culture. It is inspired by groundbreaking research such as Schwartz's Theory of Basic Human Values and the Organizational Culture Profiler, which was developed at Stanford University.

The HiPeople Culture Add Inventory is highly customizable, making it perfect for organizations that want to hire individuals who will positively add to their culture. To make the most of your Culture Add Assessment, we recommend using several values from the HiPeople Culture Add Inventory.

If you are interested in the science behind Culture Add, start with this scientific publication.

The qualities of a candidate with high test scores

If you're looking to hire someone who is ambitious and will help shape the ambition culture of your new team, look for someone who scores high on the Ambition Test. Individuals with a strong desire to achieve something great are perfect for creating an ambitious work environment. They'll be motivated to see their projects through to completion and always push themselves - and those around them - to reach new levels of success.

Can the ambition culture add be leveraged to help a team at a particular time?

A team that is lacking ambition culture may be hesitant to change in order to improve their work. This can lead the team to become stagnant and unproductive. Hiring a person who deeply cares about ambition would make a positive change by strengthening the teams ambition culture. This new team member would bring fresh ideas and energy to the team, motivating them to pursue ambitious goals. The hire would also help create an environment where it is acceptable to take risks and experiment with new ways of doing things. Ultimately, hiring someone who values ambition can help a team overcome its challenges and reach its full potential.

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