Skill and ability tests should accurately reflect a business’s needs and the critical duties required on the job. Ensuring that this is the case is known as test validation. There are many reasons employers should make a point only to administer tests specifically validated for positions in their organization. Doing so ensures that Continue Reading...
Now Is a Great Time to Implement Remote Pre-Employment Testing
In years past, employers were reluctant to test remotely, due to fears over cheating. With COVID-19, remote testing has become a necessity. An unintended consequence is that employers are seeing benefits rather than problems as they foray into unproctored, internet-based testing. Before COVID-19, many employers were reluctant to Continue Reading...
Your Guide to the Best Practices for Pre-Employment Testing
Selecting, developing, and incorporating pre-employment skills tests into your hiring process can be a significant undertaking. However, these tests are invaluable tools that allow employers to assess candidates thoroughly to determine whether they’re qualified for open positions. But what is pre-employment testing? How does it make hiring more Continue Reading...
The 3 Types of Pre-Employment Tests — And Which Is Best for You
The market is flooded with pre-employment tests — and these hiring assessments vary widely in scope, relevance, and competence. Not surprisingly, businesses often find it tough to determine which types of pre-employment testing to use. Generally speaking, analyzing the position helps pinpoint the ideal assessment. Consider high-flow positions, Continue Reading...
Pre-Employment Testing Can Save Your Hiring Process. Here’s How.
Large application pools make hiring tough. Some job openings have so many applicants that evaluating all of them individually can cost human resources and the hiring committee countless hours of work. The traditional types of hiring processes still have their place. Résumé screens, interviews, and personality assessments can provide useful Continue Reading...