Wonderlic Develop is a self-awareness and growth tool that helps you understand how you work - and how to get better.
It’s not a performance review. It’s not a test of what you know.
Instead, Develop helps you explore questions like:
What comes naturally to me at work?
What takes more effort or drains my energy?
How can I grow in ways that align with my role?
You’ll get a clear, practical picture of your work style - what energizes you, where you may need support, and how to take action on your growth.
Whether you’re an employee, a manager, or part of a team, Develop gives you the insights and structure to:
Leverage your strengths more intentionally
Set goals that actually stick
Build habits that support your long-term growth
It’s designed to be used over time, not just once - helping you stay aligned, focused, and empowered in your role.
What It Measures
Develop looks at how much effort it takes for you to demonstrate specific work-related behaviors.
Behaviors like:
Making decisions quickly
Staying organized
Embracing change
Collaborating with others
These behaviors are grouped into Attributes, each of which shows up differently for different people.
Think of It Like a Battery
High scores = things that take less effort for you (your natural strengths)
Lower scores = things that may take more energy or intention
It doesn’t mean you can’t do something - just that some things may require more planning, support, or rest afterward.
What You’ll See
After completing the Develop assessment, you'll land on a personalized homepage built just for you, based on your scores and your role.
Your homepage gives you a quick read on how you tend to work, then helps you go deeper:
A short summary at the top - a one-line snapshot of your work style, plus a brief interpretation of what stands out
Strengths - what tends to come naturally for you
How Others Might View You - how your style may show up to teammates and managers
Watch Out For - places where your natural tendencies could create friction
Helpful Adjustments - practical shifts that can balance the watch-outs
How This Shows Up - a closer look at how your style plays out in everyday work
What I Need to Do My Best Work - the conditions, support, and environment that help you perform at your best
Suggested Micro-Actions - small, specific steps you can take this week to start applying your results
The content is personalized to you and your role - two people with similar scores in different jobs may see different guidance.
From the homepage, you can dive deeper into your Develop Index (your full scores), Your Development Journey (a guided walk-through of your top attributes), and the Action Planner (where you set and track development goals).
What You Can Do With It
Understand your strengths and challenges
Set goals that are realistic and role-relevant
Improve communication and collaboration with others
Use insights in 1:1s, performance check-ins, and team planning
Develop is most powerful when used over time - not just as a one-time assessment.
Common Questions
Q: Is this like a personality test?
A: It’s broader - it also looks at learning, reasoning, and motivation. And it’s focused on application at work, not just insight.
Q: Is this connected to hiring?
A: No - Develop is used after you’re hired to support your growth, not to evaluate or select candidates.
Q: What if I don’t agree with a result?
A: That’s okay! Your experience matters. Use what resonates, and talk with a manager or coach to make sense of it together.