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Using Pre-Employment Tests Can Save You Money

Guest post by: Ben Nash

Article Overview: Pre-employment testing is a way of determining the degree to which a candidate possesses and can demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities required to successfully perform in the position. Any tests that are used must me job related and valid and comply with the “Uniform Guidelines on Employment Selection Procedures” issued by the EEOC. Some of the most commonly used types of pre-employment tests are...

Using Pre-Employment Tests Can Save You Money

Pre-employment testing is a way of determining the degree to which a candidate possesses and can demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities required to successfully perform in the position. Any tests that are used must me job related and valid and comply with the “Uniform Guidelines on Employment Selection Procedures” issued by the EEOC. Some of the most commonly used types of pre-employment tests are:

• Agility tests – can the candidate perform the physical requirements of the job?
• Aptitude tests – the candidates ability to learn new skills and /or acquire knowledge
• Cognitive ability tests – a candidate’s current skills levels with respect to the job related function. This can include problem solving ability and math or numeracy skills
• Personality tests – assesses the candidate’s personality traits , motivations, potential derailers, and other characteristics

Drug tests are another significant category of pre-employment testing conducted by many employers. Most organizations also conduct background checks including:

• Work history
• Academic records
• Criminal background checks
• Driving history
• Credit history

Pre-employment testing and screening can significantly reduce the risk of making a bad hire. Hiring the wrong person can result in an expensive and time wasting process involving terminating the current incumbent and hiring a replacement.

So here is the tip – look at the cost benefit of using pre-employment testing in your organization. A key metric to review is the cost to your organization of making poor hiring decisions over the last few years, and to what degree could these costs have been reduced by pre-hire testing?

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