Pre-Employment Assessments

This Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy test is a job-related, cutting edge measure of a person’s ability to quickly and accurately enter text that is presented onscreen. This assessment features more categories compared to traditional keyboarding tests such as:

• Numerals 
• Symbols 
• Acronyms
• Punctuation marks 
• Email addresses 
• Business terminology 
• Package tracking codes
• and more

Measures speed and accuracy of alphabetic and numeric vendor data entry, including addresses and telephone numbers. Three different types of data entry tests are offered, each with a different mix of alpha vs. numeric characters. Organizations can match the data mixes to that of their own work environment.

Measures speed and accuracy of numeric data entry using a numeric keypad.

Test takers assign correct filing names to a group of files and then sort them in a computer-simulated filing cabinet. Requires the ability to alphabetize as well as to follow rules. 

Test takers determine the correct consecutive filing order for numeric records. Number recognition is the fundamental ability required for this test.

Test takers proofread a document, correcting errors in:

• Grammar
• Spelling
• Capitalization
• Punctuation 
• Possessives 
• Abbreviation 
• Number Usage 

Measures the ability to read paragraphs of information and then to answer questions regarding the content in order to display comprehension of those passages. 

This test measures an applicant’s ability to identify clearly-written passages. An ability to articulate fundamental information and to recognize such is necessary for successful completion of this test. 

Measures the ability to properly spell and use homonyms (words that sound alike but have different meanings according to the way they are spelled) according to the context in which they are being used. Words are presented, in context, via audio, and applicants are expected to provide the correct spelling of the words.

This test measures the ability to correctly modify and format a professional document in Microsoft® Word, including but not limited to the following functions:

• Creating Text 
• Page Format 
• Editing Text
• Tables References 

This test measures an intermediate skill level of Microsoft® Word, including but not limited to, the following operations:

• Tables AutoComplete 
• Unique Headers
• Footnotes 
• Bullets/Numbers
• Symbols/Pictures
• Sections Borders 

This test assesses basic skill level of Microsoft® Excel including, but not limited to, the following operations related to data and text manipulation: 

• Edit 
• Saving & Renaming 
• Sorting 
• Formatting
• Relocating

This test assesses an intermediate skill level of Microsoft® Excel including, but not limited to, the following operations: 

• Sorting 
• Renaming Worksheets 
• Adding A Header 
• Inserting Comments 
• Creating/Moving Worksheets 
• Unhide Rows 
• Creating Charts 

This test measures ability to navigate Microsoft® Outlook to measure various tasks including: 

• Creating, viewing, moving emails 
• Creating, organizing folders 
• Calendar and appointments 
• Outlook settings and tools, menu options 
• Signatures, blocked senders, and junk mail 

This test measures the test taker’s ability to perform the following functions in Microsoft® PowerPoint presentation software including, but not limited to the following operations: 

• Create New Presentations
•  Add Hyperlinks 
• Insert and Modify Graphics 
• Change Background 
• Modify, Transition, and Animate 
• Add Speaker’s Notes

The Business Correspondence assessment is designed to measure business-level writing style, format, and proofreading. Whether it be written documentation, email, or interoffice correspondence, knowing the accepted format, guidelines, and content for proper business correspondence is crucial for many jobs. 

The Computer Skills assessment is designed to measure an applicant’s knowledge and ability to operate a computer without damaging content or compromising computer or network security. Most occupations have some type of interaction with computers and the Internet.

The Language Arts assessment is designed to measure an applicant’s knowledge the fundamentals of grammar, spelling, and punctuation; and their ability to apply those knowledges by identifying correct responses and applying corrections to common errors. Organizations that require its employees to draft documents, transcribe dictations, write correspondences, or review existing documents would directly benefit from hiring an employee with these knowledge and abilities.

The Math Skills assessment is designed to measure an applicant’s ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Organizations that require its employees to exchange money, perform inventory, perform conversions, or calculate expenditures would directly benefit from hiring an employee with these abilities. 

The Reading Comprehension assessment is designed to measure an applicant’s ability to read, interpret, and draw conclusions from written passages. Organizations that require employees to review contracts, rules and regulations, detailed instructions; and then make use of the information would directly benefit from hiring an employee with these knowledge and abilities. 

The Word Use/Vocabulary assessment is designed to measure an applicant’s knowledge and ability to correctly identify and select the appropriate word for a given situation. Organizations that require employees to draft emails or documents, edit written passages, or convey information to others via written text would directly benefit from hiring an employee with these knowledge and abilities. 

The Accounting Oriented Math assessment is designed to test the applicant’s knowledge and ability to solve basic mathematical equations, percentages, and arithmetic related to accounting. Specific knowledge includes calculating percent changes between measurement periods, converting between fractions and decimals, calculating net amounts, and completing compound interest tables.

• Listening and interpreting spoken communication. 
• Gathering information, analyzing, and solving complex interpersonal problems that occur while performing the job. 
• Applying appropriate and professional social skills while interacting with others. 
• Being adaptable in various situations by demonstrating personal flexibility, building consensus, and making concessions to achieve work-related goals. 

The ability to organize and plan workload and responsibilities and coordinate various tasks to complete achieve work-related goals. 

The ability to interact and work effectively with other employees, vendors, and customers who may be from varying socio-economic/ethnic, or other backgrounds.

Effectively interacting with customers by being helpful, polite, professional, and friendly, and applying a positive, willing attitude while addressing the needs or wants of the customer.