The term professional assessment refers to the processes and means used to identify the personality traits of an individual related to their professional development. The assessment of these elements aims to help the individual understand themselves, leading to sound decisions regarding their current or future job.

This book specifically aims to highlight the role of psychometric assessment tools. Many of these have been used in the Psychology Department of the University of Athens and have been standardized or adapted to samples of the Greek population. Additionally, it includes measurement tools that have been developed and standardized in Greece.

The primary goal of this book is to introduce the reader to the concept of professional assessment and to connect them with a number of valid and reliable psychometric tools that are used by professional consultants internationally.