GIA test was developed originally for the armed forces. The test was made to assess the intellect of prospective recruits into the military. It was the backbone of the British Army Recruit Battery (BARB). GIA test was adapted into a psychometric in 1993 for Thomas international. Recruiters use GIA to predict the potential of prospective employees. Employers can identify aspects of potential employees need improvement and personal development. High-flyers can be spotted for critical roles within the organization.