The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of psychometric tests in the selection of person-
nel in retail sector jobs. The study used the scientific deductive method of explanatory level, with non-
experimental design on companies in the retail sector in the region of Junín, Peru. The most relevant
psychometric tests in the study was the interview whose intention was to go into the life of the interviewee
ensuring, suggestions, opinions and behavioral attitudes, knowledge tests to assess the capabilities and
skills of the candidate and finally personality tests that allow to know the working relationship, perfor-
mance, satisfaction and staff turnover. The results generated through structural equations, show that the
interview, positively influences the selection of personnel (p<0.05). In relation to knowledge tests based
on IQ, the results reveal that it had a positive impact on personnel selection (p<0.05). Finally, personality
tests based on psychological traits, significantly influence in personnel selection (p<0.05). The conclu-
sion of the study indicates that the interview, knowledge tests and personality tests in the selection of
personnel contribute to the efficiency of the human resources area, thus optimizing the resources of the
organization
