In order to gain a competitive advantage, organizations are beginning to embrace a scientific, data-driven approach to hiring and developing their workforces. According to LinkedIn's eBook "Data ...

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The majority of organizations with more than 100 employees rely on assessment tests (such as aptitude and psychology tests) for external hiring. Ace these tests by knowing what kind of questions you ...

The modern job market has become a numbers game of staggering proportions. A single posting can attract thousands of applications, forcing employers to rely on automated systems to manage the flood of ...

Over the past several years, employment exams have become an integral part of the job search process. The scope, analysis and details of each exam is different by industry and assessment type.

There are tremendous advantages in effectively screening, testing and assessing candidates. Finding new hires who learn quickly, hit targets and advance is a major payoff. Reducing turnover, whether ...

Pre-employment testing, or talent evaluation, is continuing to expand as a general practice as companies strive to find the best candidates for job openings. Turnover reduction, improved success of ...

Employers gauge a job candidate's ability to work and learn in an establishment through pre-employment assessments. To make a sound decision in the hiring process, companies should understand how to ...

More employers want candidates to prove they can do the job before they get hired, rather than just relying on their resumes, education and credentials. The Society for Human Resources Management ...

Pre-hire screening tests are not new. They’re a common presence in big-box stores, where job applicants sit at a little booth near the front door for a quick test to determine if they’re suitable even ...