Pre-employment testing

Pre-employment testing gives hiring managers additional information to consider when making key recruitment decisions that supports anecdotal evidence provided by candidates throughout other elements of the selection process.

Use of tests can help to compare the candidate with the requirements of the job in a fair and objective way.

Common tests or assessments used as part of the selection process alongside an interview include:

• presentations
• in-tray exercises
• case study and scenario exercises
• psychometric assessment (for example, ability, aptitude, personality or work preferences).

Please note:
Psychometric tests must only be administered by a qualified person, therefore should only be used following prior discussion with HR.

Where additional assessment is used, candidates must be given adequate notice and sufficient details of tests to be completed, so candidates know what to expect of them during the selection process.