Discover the power of personality with the P.A.P.I. personality test
With the Personality and Preference Inventory (PAPI) you can start exploring what makes people tick.


Assess personality for role suitability and deep development
The Personality and Preference Inventory (PAPI) is a personality test packed with science and insight and has been successfully deployed by employers globally for decades. Quick to complete, you get a critical foundation for productive conversations in interviews and feedback sessions.
PAPI provides you with a deeper understanding of what drives people and crucial insight into role suitability and employee development strategy, enabling better match to roles and more focused development activity.
Why P.A.P.I. personality test
Science
Be versatile – anywhere
Roll out the perfect global solution, with an unparalleled range of languages and with cultural sensitivity by design.
Personalise to your audience
Tailor your reports based on who they’re for: candidate, employee, hiring manager or HR professional.
Go deeper
Our specialist reports allow you to understand someone’s motivators and demotivators, potential strengths and development areas, the interview questions you should ask, and more.
Flexibility
Engage your candidates
Get a simple, clear, and intuitive interface for both participants and administrators.
Discover dynamic reporting
Instantly access the insights that matter most with our range of dynamic and concise reports, available in multiple formats.
Personalise and create impact
Make the process uniquely yours by adding your employer branding and creating your own specific job profiles.

What you need to know about P.A.P.I.
- 20-30 minutes to complete
- 44-162 items, depending on version
- Available in over 30 languages
- Accreditation required
- Measures work-related personality and preferred style of working
By using P.A.P.I., we get to the core issues easier and can focus quicker and better on the essential character traits for a specific position. Our interviews are more effective, and we can better inform our line managers about possible areas of concern.
Big picture thinking
We can help you solve your talent challenges through our unique blend of psychology, technology, and expertise. Talk to us today about how we can partner with you to build brilliant talent solutions.

