If you are being recruited for a role at an ASX 200 company at general manager level or above, the chances are you will be put through psychometric testing.

Indeed, the results of these tests, which include behavioural and aptitude assessments, may become an increasingly important determinant of whether you land the job, says Scott Ruhfus, managing director of Saville Assessment Asia Pacific, one of the biggest providers of psychometric testing in Australia.