Pre Employment Testing becoming more common
If you’re heading out on an interview, don’t be surprised if the company requires different types of interview testing as a part of the process. More and more companies are incorporating testing into their standard hiring procedures. Pre employment testing in the interview process can help the company screen out anyone that doesn’t meet the requirements of the position, thus decreasing potential turnover and saving the company money in the long run.
These pre employment tests can fall into the following categories:
Skills tests. These tests are administered to make sure you have the skill set you say you have. If you list on your resume that you type 80 words per
minute you might be asked to prove it.
Aptitude tests. A potential employer wants to make sure you have the ability to do a job. This is different from a skills test, as you might not have the specific skills for the position but would be taught them by the company.
Personality tests. If the position you’re interviewing for requires an outgoing and energetic person and you are neither, a pre employment personality test can help the company realize this before you take the job and realize it isn’t right for you.
Drug tests. Many employers require a pre employment drug screen. Don’t be surprised if you are asked to do so.
Don’t be alarmed if you are asked to take one or more tests during the application process. It’s becoming standard procedure for many companies hiring today.