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Basic Employment Skills Test

A Basic Employment Skills Test is a “must-have” tool for checking each applicant’s skills.

Even with AI, you’ll need people who understand information quickly, can do basic math, and will pay close attention to detail. Topics include:

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Grammar
  • Spelling
  • Basic Math
  • Attention to Detail
Basic Employment Skills Test

Common Basic Work Skills Needed for Employees

  • Read a report (or instructions) and be able to summarize.
  • Compare two data sets and say if same or different.
  • Avoid grammar/spelling errors in emails to customers.
  • Use basic math to solve problems and make decisions.

Score Report: Basic Employment Skills Test

This test has timed sections and applicant can finish the test in about 10 minutes. Reports provide an overall percentage correct score, and then breaks it down by skill level and topic.

  1. Percentage Correct (80%, 50%, etc)
  2. Beginning, Intermediate, or Advanced
  3. Correct/Incorrect and time per question

How does it work for job applicants?

The applicants can complete this test on their computer or phone. No downloads needed.

Our system then instantly emails the score report when the test is finished.  The test taker does not receive or view the results. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a basic skills test for employment?

A Basic Skills Test for employment evaluates core competencies like reading comprehension and attention to detail, which are essential for top performance. These tests measure a candidate’s ability to perform essential job functions that are common in most jobs and industries. By assessing basic skills, employers can ensure candidates have the basic skills needed for top job performance.

What kind of questions are on the pre-employment basic skills test?

Pre-employment basic skills tests typically include questions on attention to detail, reading comprehension, basic math, grammar and spelling. Reading comprehension questions assess a job candidate’s ability to understand written information. Attention to detail questions measure their ability to focus closely on important instructions and perform work accurately.

What specific basic employment skills are covered in your pre-employment tests?

Our pre-employment tests cover specific basic employment skills such as reading comprehension, basic math, and detail orientation. Reading comprehension evaluates a candidate’s ability to understand and interpret written information. Basic math tests assess numerical skills, including arithmetic and simple calculations. Attention to detail measures their ability to focus on important tasks, without missing anything important. These skills are essential for performing everyday work tasks effectively.

How much does this cost?

Pricing is simple. One test completed uses one test credit.  All tests cost one credit.  Here’s the pricing for credits.

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