Processing speed
Takes in simple information quickly and without errors, compares data and responds within a short time to what changes.
How hrmforce measures this
- Assessment method
- Cognitive ability test · rho 0.41 (SD 0.14)
- hrmforce instrument
- Ability Scan
- Trainability
- low
- Demand outlook 2026 to 2030
- declining
Standardised test of verbal, numerical or abstract reasoning.
This is a selection criterion, not a short-term development goal. Do not put a three-month development plan on it.
Behavioural anchors
| Level | Behaviour at this level |
|---|---|
| N1 Guided | Compares two short lists within the set time and marks the differences without skipping any entries. works under supervision and follows instruction · routine, one variable at a time · own task |
| N3 Proficient | Processes a steady flow of requests at pace during peak load and keeps the number of corrections low. sets own approach and seeks input proactively · several variables, some ambiguity · own team or process |
| N5 Leading | Maintains pace with high volumes and varying input and sets the standards for speed and error margin. sets the standard and the policy · strategic, under high uncertainty · organisation, value chain or profession |
N2 and N4 are deliberately not anchored. Raters place them between the anchors, following the O*NET convention.
Underlying skills
These skills inherit the assessment route and the behavioural anchors of this construct.
| T | Skill | Definition | Demand outlook 2026 to 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Comparing data at speed Clerical checking · Speed of comparison | Compares series of names, codes or numbers within a short time and marks the differences without error. | declining |
| A | Transcribing accurately under time pressure Transcription speed · Data entry | Copies data from a source while maintaining both pace and correctness at the same time. | declining |
| A | Scanning and selecting at speed Visual search · Scanning speed | Quickly locates the requested elements in a large file or overview and leaves the rest aside. | declining |
| A | Responding to changing signals Reaction time · Task switching | Responds correctly within a short time to signals whose meaning changes from moment to moment. | declining |