1. EMPLOYMENT TESTING WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS 1

2. Learning Objectives What is an employment test Why do companies test Types of employment tests When are employment tests administered 2 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

3. Pre-test 3 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS 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. 5.Employment tests are used to find employees that will fit with the company.

4. What is an Employment Test? Method used in employment decisions Used in hiring/promotion Tests vary greatly Administration (paper/pen vs. computer) Content Structure 4 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

5. 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! 5 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

6. Types of Employment Tests Integrity/Personality Tests Job Knowledge Tests Accounting Principles Computer Programming Cognitive Ability Tests Mathematical Logical Reasoning Computer Tests Workplace Simulations Driving Tests Drug Tests Physical Ability 6 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

7. 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 7 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

8. Video – What are the Employers Looking For? 8 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

9. Post Test 1. Employment tests are only used in hiring decisions. (False) 2. Every business will use the same employment tests. (False) 3. Employment tests are used both prior to a job offer and as a condition of employment. (True) 4. Employment tests can be more reliable than job interviews. (True) 5. Employment tests are used to find employees that will fit with the company. (True) 9 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

10. Assessment Go to the following website and participate in the sample Big 5 Personality Test: http://www.outofservice.com/you/ http://www.outofservice.com/you/ Complete the Forum Assignment related to this web assignment. 10 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS