An organization’s most valuable asset is its employees and much effort is made to ensure that suitable candidates are recruited or promoted within the company. There are many benefits to using psychometric assessment in a number of work contexts. The selection of appropriate assessment tools, conducted by an impartial, qualified industrial psychologist allows for an objective evaluation of potential candidates. All persons are assessed equally and fairly in the recruitment or promotional process as standardised tests are applied to each individual. Research has shown that the use of psychometric assessments assists in predicting future job performance. Targeted areas for employee development can be identified.