Which industries use psychometric tests most?

Finance (banking, investment), consulting (McKinsey, Accenture), tech (Google, Microsoft), civil service, and large corporate HR departments.

Do startups use psychometric tests?

Rarely. Early-stage startups prefer interviews. Later-stage startups (Series B+) increasingly use them to standardize hiring as they scale.

Yes. Government, NHS, and civil service use them extensively because they meet equality and fairness requirements.

Less common. Nonprofits typically use interviews and practical tests. Larger organizations (UN, World Bank) increasingly use psychometrics.

Peter Kolomiets

|March 28, 2026|Updated Apr 13, 2026|9 min read

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