Career Services from Measurability

Ability tests play an essential part in the recruitment and selection process for many organisations. They provide objective information to help companies make hiring decisions. Research has proven that Ability Tests will increase the chances of hiring the right staff as they enable you to measure an applicants current ability and future potential. Two of the most common Ability Tests are Verbal Ability Tests and Numerical Ability Tests.Paper and Pencil v Online Ability TestsNormally ability tests are carried out in a classroom environment in paper and pencil format. Advances in technology have resulted in many ability tests being available online. The obvious benefits of online testing include;

- ability to sift large numbers of applicants very quickly

- removed the need to bring applicants on-site to complete the tests and the logistics involved

- ability to assess candidates who are situated in different regions.

Summed they save time and money while involving candidates in a fair and objective process.

There was a big question mark about letting applicants complete ability tests online remotely. Was the applicant actually doing the test themselves. To combat this it was recommended that all applicants invited for interview were retested on the day of the interview. Sounds like hard work!!

There is now a online tool called Verify which enables online ability tests while combating the outlined problem. It offers a new superior approach to unsupervised online testing.

If you are interested in psychometric testing, ability tests or personality questionnaire feel free to contact us for more information.