Curiosity

In the Curiosity Test, candidates are asked to rate how important curiosity is to them. For candidates who value curiosity, it is important that people have an intense wish to know or learn about something. This test helps you to evaluate whether hiring the candidate will increase the focus on curiosity in a team.

The Curiosity 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 Curiosity to you? For those who value curiosity, it is important that people have an intense wish to know or learn about something".

Response time: 2 minutes.

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

The science behind this test

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

The Curiosity 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 can help shape the curiosity culture of your team, look for someone who scores high on the Curiosity Test. Individuals who score high on this test highly value curiosity at work and have an intense desire to know or learn about something. This makes them ideal candidates for shaping a curious team culture where everyone is constantly learning and exploring new things. With their guidance, your team will be able to ask more questions, take more risks, and push boundaries in order to innovate and grow.

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

A team that is lacking a curiosity culture may be less likely to ask questions and explore new ideas. This can lead to stagnation and a lack of creativity. Hiring someone who deeply cares about curiosity can help to change this by encouraging others on the team to ask questions and think outside the box.

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