What interviews can’t uncover
Cognitive abilities—such as analyzing, processing information, decision-making, and problem-solving—are among the best predictors of job performance. Tripod cognitive ability tests assess how effectively a person thinks, reacts, and learns, especially in roles demanding speed, accuracy, and focus.
Recommended use cases
- Recruitment for roles requiring decision-making, analytical or strategic thinking
- Talent identification and potential assessment
- Roles involving quick, precise reactions
- Career guidance – understanding cognitive style and capacity
What do these tests measure?
- General analytical thinking and logic (Tripod Analytical, Tripod Leader Analytical)
- Spatial thinking and technical reasoning (Tripod Spatial Ability)
- Visual accuracy and speed (Tripod Visual Precision)
Organizational and individual benefits
- Strong predictive validity for job performance, especially in cognitively demanding roles
- Objective, standardized comparisons to relevant peer groups
- Comparative reports for evaluating multiple candidates at once
- A reliable foundation for training, development, or hiring decisions
About the tests
- Tripod Analytical – general cognitive ability test
- Tripod Leader Analytical – cognitive test tailored for leadership roles
- Tripod Spatial Ability – assesses spatial reasoning
- Tripod Visual Precision – measures visual speed and accuracy
- Available in five languages: Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Russian, and English
- Online delivery with secure access, suitable for large-scale assessment projects
- Results interpreted using normative samples (specialists, managers, senior professionals)
Scientific foundation Tripod cognitive ability tests are grounded in psychometric principles—measuring well-defined constructs with standardization, reliability, and validity. They assess a range of cognitive functions with strong relevance to professional settings: analytical thinking, logic, information processing speed, spatial perception, and concentration.
All tests are localized, standardized, and normed on samples from the Baltic workforce, ensuring strong alignment with the regional labor market. Psychometric properties (reliability, validity, normative accuracy) are reviewed regularly based on empirical data. ct).