6 Categories of Applicant Screening Tests & Methods

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#1 Cognitive ability Test

Measure intelligence -The most common types, IQ tests, measure general mental ability.

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#2 Physical ability tests

Measures strength, endurance and muscular movement, to understand overall fitness

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#3 Aptitude tests

To measure an applicant's ability to learn a new skill

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#4 Personality tests

To measure characteristics such as attitudes, emotional adjustment, interests, interpersonal relations and motivation

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#5 Situational judgment tests

They’re designed to assess how well candidates prioritize, follow the instructions, and handle stressful situations in the workplace.

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#6 Medical examinations

Determines whether a candidate can perform the essential duties of a specific position

6 Categories of Applicant Screening Tests & Methods

Employment tests usually are standardized devices designed to measure skills, intellect, personality or other characteristics, and they yield a score, rating, description or category.