What You Need to Know About Pre-Employment Screening Tests

by Right People Psychologist

What Is a Pre-Employment Screening Test?

A pre-employment screening test is a tool employers use to help identify whether a job candidate is likely to be a good fit. The test may assess the candidate's skills, abilities, experience, and knowledge.

Pre-employment screening tests can be either paper-and-pencil tests or online tests. Human resources staff typically administer paper-and-pencil tests during the job interview process. Online tests can be administered at any time during the hiring process.
Employers may use pre-employment screening tests to screen out candidates who are not qualified for the job or who are likely to be poor performers. Pre-employment screening tests can also help employers identify candidates who may fit the job well.

Pre-employment screening tests are growing in popularity as more employers seek ways to improve their hiring decisions.

What Types of Tests Are There?

You should be aware of a few different types of pre-employment screening tests. The most common are aptitude tests, personality tests, and skills tests.
• Aptitude tests measure verbal, mathematical, and spatial reasoning abilities. These tests are meant to give employers a sense of how well you might do on the job if you were to be hired.

• Personality tests are meant to assess your work style and whether you're likely to fit the company's culture well. They often involve answering questions about yourself and then analyzing your answers by a psychologist.
• Skills tests are usually specific to the job you're applying for. For example, if you're applying for a job as a web developer, you might have to take a test that assesses your coding skills. These tests are meant to give employers a sense of how competent you are in the area that the job requires.

What Are the Benefits of Pre-Employment Screening Tests?

You should be aware of a few benefits of pre-employment screening tests.
• First, these tests can help identify any potential red flags that might not have been apparent during the interview.
• Second, they can help you weed out applicants not a good fit for the job.
• Finally, they can give you peace of mind knowing that you have made the best possible hiring decision.