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What Is Wonderlic Develop?

Wonderlic Develop helps you understand how you work and grow with role-based insights and practical development tools.

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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 get a personalized dashboard.

  • Spotlight Attributes (Critical, Most Effort, Least Effort)

  • Role-based insights tailored to your job

  • Detailed explanations of your approach to people, problems, change, learning, and getting things done

  • An Action Planner to help you set simple, doable 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.

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