Send the Multiple Intelligences from Ashby in 10 minutes
Inside Ashby, Multiple Intelligences is the test product and design teams reach for when the role is multidimensional and candidates are being compared across very different strength profiles. The eight-domain framework (linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, musical, bodily-kinaesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic) lets Ashby panels make explicit which combination they need — a product role might call for logical-mathematical plus interpersonal plus linguistic, while a design role calls for spatial plus intrapersonal. Ashby's structured rubrics map cleanly to MI domains because both frame capability as multidimensional rather than single-axis. Pair with Big Five or cognitive ability for the hire decision; MI alone is positioning, not selection.
Validity
Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences framework (Frames of Mind, 1983) lacks the predictive-validity track record of Big Five or cognitive ability — published validation studies show construct overlap with Big Five openness rather than independent predictive lift. Use it inside Ashby for role-fit conversation and team-composition mapping, not as a primary hire-no-hire filter.
Send the Multiple Intelligences from Ashby
From Ashby admin to first scored candidate.
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Add the JobCannon Ashby integration
From Ashby admin settings, add JobCannon as an Assessment Partner. Paste your Basic Auth credentials (sandbox first, production after the first test cycle). One-time setup, takes 3 minutes.
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Create a Ashby scorecard mapped to Multiple Intelligences dimensions
In your job template, create a scorecard section per Multiple Intelligences dimension. Each dimension maps 1:1 to a numeric attribute on the Ashby scorecard — no provider-specific glue needed.
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Trigger the Multiple Intelligences on the candidate's stage transition
Add "Send Multiple Intelligences" as an automatic action when candidates enter the assessment stage. The candidate receives a co-branded Ashby email and completes the 10-minute form on mobile or desktop.
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View the score envelope in the candidate profile
The full Multiple Intelligences score envelope (dimensions, bands, narrative summary) lands in the Ashby candidate profile within 30 seconds of submission. Recruiters review without leaving Ashby.
Sample score envelope
The exact JSON shape your Ashby scorecard receives back. Every JobCannon assessment uses the same dimensions[].score envelope so ranking logic stays consistent across tests.
{
"test": "multiple-intelligences",
"version": "v2.0",
"candidate_id": "ashby_app_2349817",
"completed_at": "2026-05-16T10:48:17Z",
"duration_seconds": 598,
"top_three": [
"logical-mathematical",
"linguistic",
"intrapersonal"
],
"dimensions": [
{
"code": "linguistic",
"label": "Linguistic",
"score": 78
},
{
"code": "logical-mathematical",
"label": "Logical-Mathematical",
"score": 84,
"primary": true
},
{
"code": "spatial",
"label": "Spatial",
"score": 62
},
{
"code": "musical",
"label": "Musical",
"score": 41
},
{
"code": "bodily-kinaesthetic",
"label": "Bodily-Kinaesthetic",
"score": 38
},
{
"code": "interpersonal",
"label": "Interpersonal",
"score": 68
},
{
"code": "intrapersonal",
"label": "Intrapersonal",
"score": 74,
"primary": true
},
{
"code": "naturalistic",
"label": "Naturalistic",
"score": 35
}
],
"narrative_summary": "Strong logical-mathematical and linguistic profile with high intrapersonal awareness. Fits analytical-IC roles with deep-work components."
}Other assessments for Ashby hiring
Run a different cut on the same candidate by sending one of these from the same Ashby pipeline.
Big Five (OCEAN)
personality test
Across 117 studies and 85 years of validation literature, Big Five conscientiousness predicts job performance at corrected ρ ≈ .31 (Barrick & Mount 1991, Personnel Psychology) — making it the strongest single personality dimension for hiring decisions. JobCannon's 50-item adaptation is built on the NEO-PI-R taxonomy and returns five normalised dimension scores per candidate.
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DISC
behavioural style assessment
DISC maps four observable behaviour styles (dominance, influence, steadiness, conscientiousness) onto the assertiveness × cooperativeness grid. Its meta-analytic correlation with job performance is modest (~.10-.15) — far below Big Five — so it works best inside Ashby as a team-fit and communication-style input, not a primary hiring filter.
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EQ (Emotional Intelligence)
emotional intelligence assessment
Emotional intelligence adds incremental predictive validity over cognitive ability and Big Five for emotional-labour roles — corrected ρ ≈ .24 across 88 studies for customer-facing and people-management positions (Joseph & Newman 2010, Journal of Applied Psychology). Less informative for back-office, technical, or solo-IC pipelines.
Send from Ashby →
Frequently asked
When does the Ashby integration go live?+
Ashby adapter built; partner directory submission filed 2026-05. Sandbox credentials available to early-access customers; production follows in 2-4 weeks.
Is Multiple Intelligences EEOC-defensible inside Ashby?+
MI is defensible only as a development or role-fit input, not a primary hiring filter. The framework lacks the predictive-validity track record Big Five and cognitive ability ship with, so any pass-fail decision anchored on MI scores would be hard to defend if challenged. Use it for strength-mapping conversations and team composition discussions.
How does MI integrate with Ashby's structured rubrics?+
The eight MI domain scores plus a top-three list map to scorecard rubric questions. Ashby admins typically configure the mapping per role family — product roles use logical-mathematical + linguistic + intrapersonal; design roles use spatial + intrapersonal + interpersonal. Same mapping per job template avoids per-candidate config overhead.
Which Ashby roles benefit most from MI?+
Multidimensional knowledge-work roles where team composition matters — product management, design, education, consulting, executive roles. Less informative for single-axis roles (compliance, AP processing) where one or two MI domains dominate the actual work.
How long does Multiple Intelligences take inside Ashby?+
Median candidate completion is 10 minutes on JobCannon's 48-item form. Score envelope lands on Ashby scorecard within 30 seconds of submission.
How is Multiple Intelligences priced for Ashby customers?+
Free for sandbox + first 5 invitations per month. From $99/mo on the Business tier — same flat pricing across all 22 hire-eligible tests.
Get Ashby sandbox credentials for Multiple Intelligences this week
Email [email protected] with your Ashby tenant ID. Early-access sandbox credentials provisioned within one business day; production rollout follows directory listing.
Prefer to try the Multiple Intelligences first? Take it on JobCannon to see exactly what your candidates will see — or read the assessment API docs for the full envelope spec (Multiple Intelligences).