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EMPLOYMENT TESTING
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Learning Objectives
What is an employment test
Why do companies test
Types of employment tests
When are employment tests
administered
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Pre-test
1.
Employment tests are only used in hiring decisions.
2.
Every business will use the same employment tests.
3.
Employment tests are used both prior to a job offer and
as a condition of employment.
4.
Employment tests can be more reliable than job
interviews.
Employment tests are used to find employees that will fit
with the company.
5.
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What is an Employment Test?
Method used in employment decisions
Used in hiring/promotion
Tests vary greatly
Administration (paper/pen vs. computer)
Content
Structure
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Why do companies use
employment tests?
Helps the business make wise decisions
Who is suitable for the job?
Will not leave (reduce turnover)?
Will not engage in counterproductive
behaviors?
Match up employee with right job!
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Types of Employment Tests
Integrity/Personality
Tests
Computer Tests
Workplace Simulations
Job Knowledge Tests
Accounting Principles
Computer Programming
Driving Tests
Drug Tests
Cognitive Ability Tests
Mathematical
Logical Reasoning
Physical Ability
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When do companies use
employment tests?
Prior to offering employment
Example: Personality, Integrity, Job
Knowledge
After employment offer – condition of
employment
Example: Drug Test, Criminal Background
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Video – What are the
Employers Looking For?
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Post Test
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Employment tests are only used in hiring decisions.
(False)
Every business will use the same employment tests.
(False)
Employment tests are used both prior to a job offer
and as a condition of employment. (True)
Employment tests can be more reliable than job
interviews. (True)
Employment tests are used to find employees that
will fit with the company. (True)
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Assessment
Go to the following website and
participate in the sample Big 5
Personality Test: http://www.outofservice.com/you/
Complete the Forum Assignment related
to this web assignment.
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