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Hiring the wrong person costs your organization times, money, and morale. What if you could understand a candidate's thinking skills, behavioral traits, and motivational interests before you make an offer?
PXT Select is a scientifically validated hiring assessment from Wiley, built on over 30 years of research. it gives hiring managers and HR professionals the data they need to screen candidates, compare applicants to a job-specific performance model, ask better interview and reference check questions, and make confident hiring decisions. Then, continue using the same data to onboard, coach, and develop employees for years to come.
At Work Ignited, we help organizations implement PXT Select quickly and affordably. Whether you want your own dashboard to manage assessments in-house or you'd like us to run them for you, we make it easy to get started - often in just a few hours.
What is PXT Select?
PXT Select is a multiple-choice, online assessment that measures three dimensions of a candidate or employee.
Thinking Style
How a person processes information, solves problems, and communicates.
PXT Select measures verbal and numerical skills and reasoning, giving you a composite picture of a candidate's cognitive abilities.
Behavioral Traits
Nine workplace behaviors that influence how someone approaches their job: Pace, Assertiveness, Sociability, Conformity, Outlook, Decisiveness, Accommodation, Independence, and Judgment. These aren't "good" or "bad." they're about fit for the specific role.
Motivational Interests
What motivates a person. PXT Select ranks six interest areas: Creative, Enterprising, Financial/Admin, People Service, Mechanical, and Technical, helping you understand whether a candidate will find the work fulfilling and stay engaged over time.
The assessment takes most candidates about 45 minutes to complete and uses computerized adaptive testing, which means the questions adjust based on each person's responses. This reduces assessment fatigue and makes the results incredibly accurate.
How PXT Select Works: The Performance Model
This is where PXT Select becomes truly powerful and what sets it apart from simpler personality of hiring tests.
Before you assess a single candidate, we help you build a Performance Model for the role you're filling. A Performance Model is a snapshot of the ideal thinking skills, behavioral traits, and interests for that specific job. It's not a generic template, but a profile based on what actually drives success in that position within your organization. This gets your team on the same page about the qualities of the ideal applicant.
3 Ways to Build a Performance Model
Library Models: PXT Select includes a growing library of pre-built models aligned with common job roles, developed using tens of thousands of top and bottom performers. Use these as-is or as a starting point.
Job Analysis Surveys: Supervisors and others who know the job well complete a survey about job-related activities. This data is combined with a Library model to create a customized fit for your organization.
Concurrent Studies: Assess your current top performers and let the system build a model based on what makes them successful. You can even use low-performer data so you know what to avoid.
We'll work with you to build Performance Models that reflect your organization's unique culture, values, and expectations. So, you're not just hiring based on a job description. You're hiring based on what actually predicts success at your company.
PXT Select Reports:
One Assessment. Over a Dozen Free Reports.
For Hiring and Candidate Selection
Comprehensive Selection Report: The primary hiring report shows one candidate's results compared to the Performance Model in both graph and narrative form, including a percent fit score. Get customized interview questions so you and the hiring manager know just where to probe during the process.
Multiple Candidates Report: Compare finalists for the same role so you can see, at a glance, who fits best and where each person's strengths and gaps are.
Multiple Positions Report — Have a strong candidate who might fit several open roles? This report ranks one person to multiple Performance Models by fit percentage making this perfect for internal mobility, succession planning, and "best seat on the bus" decisions.
For Onboarding and Coaching
Coaching Report: Give this to the new hire's manager to provide personalized coaching tips for each scale, showing how the employee approaches their work and where they might benefit from support.
Manager-Employee Report: Compares the manager's behavioral traits to the employee's, side by side. It provides practical tips for building an effective working relationship from day one.
Individual's Feedback Report: A candidate-safe version with no scores and no Performance Model comparison. Written in a positive, constructive tone, it's perfect for sharing with new hires during onboarding to help them understand their own working style.
For Teams, Leadership and Succession Planning
Leadership and Sales Reports: Drill down for deeper insight about an individual's ability to lead or to thrive in a sales role.
Team Report: See how all team members compare across the nine behavioral traits. Each person gets a personalized version with tips for how their style interacts with the team's dynamics. Great for team-building sessions and identifying cultural gaps.
Multiple Positions Report: Compare a high-potential employee to future roles in your organization for succession planning, to understand development gaps, and to define targeted career paths.
Why Organizations Choose PXT Select
Over Other Hiring Assessments
If you've looked at other tools, you've probably discovered that they are either too basic, too complicated, or honestly, not suitable for candidate screening. At Work Ignited, we work hard to ensure we provide only top-rated, scientifically-backed assessment products that are also simple to administer and cost effective for your organization.
Measures the
Whole Person
Many assessments focus only on personality or only on cognitive ability. PXT Select measures both, plus motivational interests. You get a complete, three-dimensional view of every candidate.
Customized
Interview Questions
PXT Select doesn't just give a fit score, it generates behavioral interview questions specific to each candidate, with "listen for" tips so you know what a strong answer sounds like.
The Data Keeps Working After the Hire
Assessments are often lost after the start date. PXT Select fuels onboarding, team building, coaching, leadership, succession planning, and more. The ROI compounds over the entire employee lifecycle.
Backed by
30 Years of Research
Published by Wiley, PXT Select uses computerized adaptive testing for precision and has been validated across industries and job levels worldwide.
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How to Get Started with PXT Select
Getting up and running with PXT Select is simpler than you think. Here's how it works:
Choose Your
Approach
Choose to manage PXT Select through your own dashboard, or have us run assessments for you. If your hiring volume is low or you just want to try it out, having us manage it is a great way to start. For organizations with regular hiring needs, your own dashboard gives you full control.
Build Your
Performance Models
We'll walk you through building Performance Models for your key roles. This is the most important step, and it's where our experience makes a real difference. We've helped organizations across healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, education, technology, and more get this right.
Become a PXT Select Expert Practitioner
Our free, virtual, self-paced course teaches you to use PXT Select assessments across the entire employee life cycle. Then, we'll help you turn data into actionable insights, while boosting your knowledge, toolkit, and confidence with the tools.
Assess Your
Candidates
You'll have the ability to assess candidates as they apply or after you prescreen them. Results are available immediately.
Plus, you get our ongoing support whenever you need it.
How Much Does PXT Select Cost?
The PXT Select assessment costs $295 including the Comprehensive Selection Report, Leadership and Sales specialty reports, Individual Report for Onboarding, Coaching and Manager-Employee Reports for development, Team Reports, and more. You get the entire suite for each candidate for one low price. Plus, volume discounts are available for as few as 10 assessments and enterprise licenses are available as well.
We'll get you up and running, train your team and your managers, help you build your initial Performance Models.
Your own administrative dashboard and our friendly and responsive service is free, as long as you continue to purchase profiles from us.
Frequently Asked Questions About PXT Select
What does PXT Select measure?
PXT Select measures three areas: Thinking Style (cognitive abilities like verbal skill, verbal reasoning, numerical ability, and numeric reasoning), Behavioral Traits (nine workplace behaviors including pace, assertiveness, sociability, and more), and Interests (six motivational interest areas). Together, these give you a comprehensive view of a candidate's potential fit for any role.
How long does the PXT Select assessment take?
Most candidates complete the assessment in about 45 minutes. Some finish faster, others need a bit more time. The assessment uses computerized adaptive testing to prevent assessment fatigue and adjust difficulty based on each person's responses. Results are available as soon as the candidate finishes the questionnaire.
Can I use PXT Select for current employees, not just candidates?
Absolutely. Many of our clients use PXT Select for onboarding, coaching, internal promotions, team development, succession planning, career pathing, and more. The Coaching Report, Manager-Employee Report, Multiple Positions Report, and Team Report are specifically designed for these purposes.
How is PXT Select different from other assessments like DiSC, WorkPlace Big Five Profile, Predictive Index, and Hogan?
Everything DiSC measures behavioral styles for communication, teamwork, and development. It is not advised to use DiSC for candidate screening, as people can adapt their behaviors during the process. The WorkPlace Big Five Profile and Predictive Index are authorized for candidate screening, however, they are one dimensional tools that only measure personality or behavioral traits. PXT Select measures personality traits, thinking skills, and motivational interests for the same price. Hogan provides powerful assessments that are typically more complicated to understand, require deeper certification levels, and come at a higher price point.
Do I need certification to use PXT Select?
No. Certification is not required. A self-paced, virtual program will get you up to speed very quickly. Then, we provide hands on support for creating Performance Models, dashboard training, and helping you identify the best way to make PXT Select come to life in your organization.
Can I get my own dashboard to manage assessments?
Absolutely. In fact, we always say, "the keeper of the data has all the power!" We'll set up your dashboard at no charge, train you to use it, and support you on an ongoing basis as long as you continue to purchase your profiles from us. If you're hiring volume is low, we can also run assessments for you on a per-assessment basis.
What industries use PXT Select?
PXT Select is used across virtually every industry. Our clients use it in healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, technology, sales, education, not-for-profits, sports and entertainment, and more.
Is PXT Select best for certain levels within an organization?
PXT Select can be used at any level in an organization from entry level to executive level positions. The Performance Model library contains hundreds of proven profiles from all industries and levels within organizations.
A unique report is available for Leadership so you can understand how someone will set vision, develop people, and perform other leadership functions. A Comprehensive Selection Report has also been customized for sales positions, with the most notable difference being the types of interview questions the report recommends. A Customer Service Profile has been developed for those in front line service roles and a Step One Survey is available for the most entry level positions. All of these tools are included in your dashboard.
What if we're not interested in testing for cognitive ability or thinking skills?
PXT Select is available in a "non-cognitive" version that only assesses for behavioral traits and motivational interests. In some cases, you might choose to use this version. However, know that many studies have shown that cognitive skills are a strong predictor of performance in many positions. Also, cognitive skills are very difficult to build through development. So, in most cases, we encourage you to use the full assessment.
Why Work with Work Ignited for PXT Select?
Hi. I'm Amy Pearl.
I love assessments. What I love even more is helping people like you bring them to life in your organization.
For over 25 years, our team at Work Ignited has helped HR and talent acquisition professionals implement assessments that take the guesswork out of hiring. PXT Select is one of the most comprehensive tools we've ever worked with and our clients love how much value they get from a single assessment.
Whether you're hiring for one critical role or building an enterprise-wide selection process, I'll help you get started quickly and make sure you have everything you need for success.
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Responsive and Friendly Service: We answer your questions quickly, usually the same day.
Expert Training and Support: Our training and support gets your team and your leaders confident with PXT Select fast.
Step-by-Step Implementation: We'll walk you through your dashboard, Performance Models, assessments, and results.
Flexible and Budget-Friendly Options: Whether you want a full dashboard or a done-for-you approach, we make PXT Select work for your budget and your hiring volume.
25+ Years of Assessment Expertise: We've implemented assessments in just about every way imaginable in organizations of every size, across every industry. We know what works and we'll share our secrets with you!
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Do I need to be certified to facilitate a DiSC workshop?
Quick Answer:
No, you do not need to be certified to facilitate an Everything DiSC workshop. With the right facilitation materials and an administrative dashboard to order profiles, you can lead a powerful session right away. That said, certification can give you a serious advantage by deepening your expertise, building your confidence, and earning professional development credits. In this post, you'll learn three ways you can get started with Everything DiSC, including what certification actually includes, and how to decide which path fits your goals and budget.
Be the Reason Someone Loves Their Job Again
Think about the people you work with every day. How many of them genuinely love what they do?
Not just tolerate it. Not just get through it. Actually love it.
The reality is that a lot of people are struggling at work right now. They're putting in the effort, but they're not doing work that energizes them. They don't understand their boss, or worse, they feel like their boss doesn't understand or value them. They can't seem to get what they need from their peers. They're managing teams that aren't performing at the level they expect, and they can't figure out why. It's a cycle of frustration, anxiety, and eroding confidence.
Here's what I've learned after three decades of working with teams and leaders: most of these problems aren't about skills or work ethic. They're about people not understanding themselves, not understanding the people around them, and not having a framework to bridge the gap.
That's exactly what Everything DiSC provides. It gives people the insight to recognize their own strengths and blind spots, practical strategies for strengthening relationships, and the confidence to handle tense situations, manage others effectively, and gain real influence. When someone finally understands why their boss communicates the way they do, or why a colleague keeps pushing back on ideas, or why their team responds to direction differently than expected, something shifts. Work stops feeling like a battle and starts feeling like a place where they can actually thrive.
So, do you need to be certified to bring that to your organization? No. But if you want to be the person who makes that shift happen for others, who creates those breakthrough moments, who becomes the catalyst for helping people love their jobs again, then understanding how to get started matters. And for many people, certification is the path that gives them the expertise, the tools, and the credibility to do it at the highest level.
Let's talk about your options.
What are my options for getting started with Everything DiSC?
Not everyone who facilitates DiSC needs the same level of preparation. That's actually one of the things I love about the Everything DiSC ecosystem. It meets you where you are. There are three tiers, and each one is designed for a different type of professional.
Option 1: Get Your Own Administrative Dashboard ($330 + profile costs)
This is for the experienced facilitator who already knows DiSC well. Maybe you've used it in previous roles, or you've built a solid foundation with other behavioral assessments and just need access to profiles. With the Administrative Dashboard, you can order, print, and manage Everything DiSC profiles and the Catalyst system for your organization. You'll purchase profile credits as needed, and you're in control of your data. This is the most streamlined option if your primary need is account management and profile access.
Option 2: Get Facilitation Materials and Community Through the Catalyst Practitioner Experience ($2,200)
This is for the facilitator who wants professional-grade materials without going through the full certification program. The Catalyst Practitioner Experience gives you access to dozens of scripted workshops, customizable PowerPoint presentations, engaging videos, handouts, and learning activities for Everything DiSC Workplace, Management, Agile EQ, and the Worksmart Management modules. You also get free Group Culture and Facilitator Reports, access to the DiSC Foundations course and ongoing training, and connection to a community of assessment lovers just like you. If you want to hit the ground running with polished, ready-to-use facilitation materials, this is a fantastic option. Learn more through my blog: What is the Catalyst Practitioner Experience?
Option 3: Earn Your Full Everything DiSC Certification ($4,695)
This is for the person who wants to go all in. The person who wants to take a deep dive to understand the model and learn how to get the most from DiSC alongside other learning and development professionals. They want the credentials, continuing education credits, and the deep knowledge that comes with structured, immersive learning.
Full certification includes everything in Options 1 and 2, plus the official Wiley Everything DiSC Certified Practitioner program. It's a two-week experience that combines self-paced learning with four live virtual sessions led by Wiley's facilitators. You'll go deep into all the Everything DiSC profiles, including Workplace, Management, Agile EQ, Worksmart, Work of Leaders, Sales, and Productive Conflict. You'll practice facilitation techniques, explore how to build custom solutions, and earn continuing education credits toward SHRM, ATD, HRCI, and ICF.
When you get certified through Work Ignited, you also get a 60-minute Launch Meeting with me after your certification is complete. During that meeting, we'll walk through your Catalyst Administrative Dashboard, answer any outstanding questions, design your first engagement, and make sure you feel confident and ready to go. And you'll have unlimited support from our team, as long as you continue to purchase your profiles from us.
The certification credential stays with you forever, regardless of where your career takes you.
How do I know which option is right for me?
Think about it this way. If you already have deep facilitation experience and just need an account to manage profiles, Option 1 gets you moving quickly. If you want a complete facilitation toolkit with materials you can customize and deliver right away, Option 2 gives you everything you need to lead polished sessions. And if you want the deepest level of expertise, a recognized credential, continuing education credits, and the confidence that comes from structured learning with live practice and feedback, Option 3 is the investment that sets you apart.
There's no wrong answer here. What matters is that you don't let the certification question keep you from getting started. Too many HR and L&D professionals put DiSC on hold because they think they have to be certified first. You don't. You just need the right level of support for where you are today.
(Related: Is DiSC Certification Worth It for HR Professionals?)
Can I facilitate DiSC without certification if I buy a facilitation kit?
Absolutely. The facilitation materials in the Catalyst Practitioner Experience are designed to help you lead engaging, professional sessions whether it's your first time or your fiftieth. You'll get scripted workshops with clear instructions, customizable slide decks, videos that bring the content to life, and handouts for your learners. You don't need to be an expert on day one. The materials walk you through it. Get access to the Catalyst Practitioner Experience right on our website!
That said, if you're the kind of person who thrives on learning alongside others, who gets energy from live practice and real-time feedback, the certification program gives you that experience. You'll learn directly from Wiley's in-house experts alongside other learning professionals from around the world. That peer learning, networking, and collaborative energy can accelerate your readiness in ways that self-study alone sometimes can't, and for a lot of people, that's the part they love the most.
What does DiSC certification actually include?
The Everything DiSC Certified Practitioner program is a two-week experience that takes about 20 hours total. It includes four mandatory live virtual sessions (held on Tuesdays and Thursdays) plus a few hours of self-paced pre-work and homework between sessions. Everything is included in the fee. You don't need to purchase additional materials.
Here's what you walk away with: the Catalyst Practitioner Experience with all the facilitation materials for Workplace, Management, Agile EQ, and Worksmart. Every Everything DiSC profile, including Work of Leaders, Sales, and Productive Conflict. Practice building custom solutions for training, coaching, and team building. Your own Administrative Dashboard to order and manage profiles. And a credential that signals to leadership, to your peers, and to your own confidence that you've invested in doing this at the highest level.
When you certify through Work Ignited, we add a 60-minute Launch Meeting to make sure you're fully set up, organized, and confident before your first session. Plus, you'll have ongoing support from our team for as long as you continue to work with us. (Want to see the full program details? Visit our DiSC Certification page.)
Is DiSC certification worth the investment?
For the right person, absolutely. And honestly, the people who are drawn to certification tend to know it's right for them before they even finish reading the description.
Certification doesn't just teach you the DiSC model. It teaches you how to apply it in real, messy, complex workplace situations. You learn how to facilitate conversations about style differences that actually change behavior, how to build programs that connect DiSC to your organization's specific goals and challenges, and how to coach leaders using DiSC insights in a way that feels natural and actionable.
There's also the credibility and visibility factor. When you can say you're an Everything DiSC Certified Practitioner, it positions you as a strategic partner, not just someone who runs workshops. For independent coaches and consultants, that credential can differentiate you in a competitive market. For HR and L&D professionals inside organizations, it gives you the authority to lead the conversation about team development and culture at the leadership table.
And the continuing education credits for SHRM, ATD, HRCI, and ICF make it an even smarter investment if you're already maintaining one of those credentials.
Can I use DiSC for coaching clients without being certified?
Yes. Whether you are an internal or external coach or consultant, you can purchase profiles and facilitation materials and incorporate DiSC into your coaching practice without certification. Many coaches start this way and then pursue certification later because they want to deepen their expertise, add workshops to their services, or add the credential to their professional profile.
The key is making sure you understand the model well enough to interpret profiles accurately and apply the insights in ways that serve your clients. If you have a strong background in behavioral assessments, leadership development, or organizational psychology, the Catalyst Practitioner Experience may give you enough of a foundation to begin. If you want structured training with practice and feedback, certification is the stronger starting point.
Do I need certification to order and manage DiSC profiles on an Administrative Dashboard?
No. You can set up an Administrative Dashboard for $330 and begin ordering profiles right away. The dashboard allows you to order, print, and manage all your Everything DiSC profiles, organize learners by department or work group, and control your own data. It's fully integrated with the Catalyst platform, making it easy to support your learners.
If you're not sure how to set up your account or navigate the system, we can walk you through the entire process and have you up and running the same day. (For a step-by-step guide, check out: Where Can I Buy Everything DiSC Profiles and Manage My Account?)
Can I get SHRM or other professional development credits?
Yes, but only through the full certification program (Option 3). When you complete the Everything DiSC Certified Practitioner program, you can earn continuing education credits toward SHRM, ATD, HRCI, and ICF. These credits count toward your ongoing professional development requirements, making certification a smart investment if you're already maintaining one of these credentials.
The Catalyst Practitioner Experience (Option 2) and the Administrative Dashboard (Option 1) do not include professional development credits.
So, Where Should You Start?
Don't let the certification question become a roadblock. Whether you start with an administrative account, a full facilitation toolkit, or the certification program, the most important thing is that you start. There are people in your organization right now who are frustrated, disconnected, and quietly losing confidence. You have the ability to change that. You could be the reason someone finally understands their boss, builds a stronger relationship with a difficult colleague, or discovers how to lead their team in a way that actually works.
You could be the reason someone loves their job again.
If you'd like some freebie facilitation activities, download The Everything DiSC Facilitator's Dream Kit.
Ready to talk through which option makes the most sense for your situation? Schedule a call with me and we'll figure it out together.
