Job Skills Aptitude Tests

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Behavior & Personality Assessments

Microsoft Word Pre-Employment Test

T3045

Test remote or on-site applicants on their Microsoft Word skills with an interactive employment test.

2019 or 365 version available
Choose between a basic or intermediate level test
Testing website includes customizable email invitations and detailed reporting
No subscription or annual fee required – order only the tests you need (5 test minimum)
Get Free Test Validation with your purchase (a value of $50 - $125) to support EEOC best practices for removing discriminatory testing bias See more details...

as low as $20.00

Microsoft PowerPoint Pre-Employment Test

T3044

Test Applicants on their Microsoft PowerPoint Skills

Test remote or on-site applicants on their Microsoft PowerPoint skills with an interactive employment test.

2019 or 365 version available
Testing website includes customizable email invitations and detailed reporting
No subscription or annual fee required – order only the tests you need (5 test minimum)
Get Free Test Validation with your purchase (a value of $50 - $125) to support EEOC best practices for removing discriminatory testing bias See more details...

as low as $20.00

Microsoft Outlook Pre-Employment Test

T3043

Test Applicants on their Microsoft Outlook Skills

Test remote or on-site applicants on their Microsoft Outlook skills with an interactive employment test.

2019 or 365 version available
Testing website includes customizable email invitations and detailed reporting
No subscription or annual fee required – order only the tests you need (5 test minimum)
Get Free Test Validation with your purchase (a value of $50 - $125) to support EEOC best practices for removing discriminatory testing bias See more details...

as low as $20.00

Microsoft Excel Pre-Employment Test

T3042

Microsoft Excel Skills Test

Test remote or on-site applicants on their Microsoft Excel skills with an interactive employment test.

2019 or 365 version available
Choose between a basic or intermediate level test
Testing website includes customizable email invitations and detailed reporting
No subscription or annual fee required - order only the tests you need (5 test minimum)
Get Free Test Validation with your purchase (a value of $50 - $125) to support EEOC best practices for removing discriminatory testing bias See more details...

as low as $20.00

Industrial Pre-Employment Test - Light Skills

T3033

Test remote or on-site applicants on manufacturing skills such as inspection, math, reasoning and assembly.

Testing website includes customizable email invitations and detailed reporting
No subscription or annual fee required – order only the tests you need (5 test minimum)
Get Free Test Validation with your purchase (a value of $50 - $125) to support EEOC best practices for removing discriminatory testing bias

See more details...

as low as $15.75

Customer Service Communication Skills Test

T3027

Administer this 2-part test to both remote and on-site applicants to see if they can effectively interact with customers.

Testing website includes customizable email invitations and detailed reporting
No subscription or annual fee required – order only the tests you need (5 test minimum)
Get Free Test Validation with your purchase (a value of $50 - $125) to support EEOC best practices for removing discriminatory testing bias... See more details...

as low as $20.00

Reading Comprehension Skills Test

T3018

Read Comprehension Test

Assess candidates on their reading comprehension skills with this multiple choice style employment test.

Web-based test can be administered on-site or remotely
Testing website includes customizable email invitations and detailed reporting
No subscription or annual fee required – order only the tests you need (5 test minimum)
Get Free Test Validation with your purchase (a value of $50 - $125) to support EEOC best practices for removing discriminatory testing bias

See more details...

as low as $7.50

Test Candidate’s Proofreading Skills

Web-based test can be administered on-site or remotely
Testing website includes customizable email invitations and detailed reporting
No subscription or annual fee required – order only the tests you need (5 test minimum)
Get Free Test Validation with your purchase (a value of $50 - $125) to support EEOC best practices for removing discriminatory testing bias

See more details...

as low as $7.50

Business Correspondence Pre-Employment Test

T3016

Test candidates on their business communication skills

Assess candidates on their business communication skills with this multiple choice employment test.

Web-based test can be administered on-site or remotely
Testing website includes customizable email invitations and detailed reporting
No subscription or annual fee required – order only the tests you need (5 test minimum)
Get Free Test Validation with your purchase (a value of $50 - $125) to support EEOC best practices for removing discriminatory testing bias

See more details...

as low as $20.00

Interpersonal Skills Hiring Test

T3014

Assess candidates on their interpersonal skills

Assess candidates on their interpersonal, customer service and teamwork skills as well as their workflow management abilities with this video-based employment test.

Web-based test can be administered on-site or remotely
Testing website includes customizable email invitations and detailed reporting
No subscription or annual fee required – order only the tests you need (5 test minimum)
Get Free Test Validation with your purchase (a value of $50 - $125) to support EEOC best practices for removing discriminatory testing bias See more details...

as low as $20.00

Test your Candidate for Clerical Task Skills

Ensure your candidate can perform a variety of clerical tasks with this multi-section skills test.

Sections include writing, filing, analyzing, attention to detail, and math
Web-based test can be administered on-site or remotely
Testing website includes customizable email invitations and detailed reporting
No subscription or annual fee required – order only the tests you need (5 test minimum)
Get Free Test Validation with your purchase (a value of $50 - $125) to support EEOC best practices for removing discriminatory testing bias See more details...

as low as $15.75

Data Entry Skills Tests (Inventory, Invoice, Vendor)

Data Entry Skills Test (Inventory, Invoice or Vendor)

T3007

Test Candidates Data Entry Skills

Ensure candidates can enter information specific to the role you are trying to fill with a data entry test that has the perfect mix of alpha and numeric characters.

Choose between an inventory, invoice or vendor specific data entry test
Web-based test can be administered on-site or remotely
Testing website includes customizable email invitations and detailed reporting
No subscription or annual fee required – order only the tests you need (5 test minimum)
Get Free Test Validation with your purchase (a value of $50 - $125) to support EEOC best practices for removing discriminatory testing bias See more details...

as low as $7.50

Keyboarding Skills Test (10-Key or General)

T3006

Test an applicant’s ability to quickly and accurately enter alpha or numeric text

Assess an applicant’s ability to quickly and accurately enter alpha or numeric text using these realistic skills tests.

Web-based test can be administered on-site or remotely
Testing website includes customizable email invitations and detailed reporting
No subscription or annual fee required – order only the tests you need (5 test minimum)
Get Free Test Validation with your purchase (a value of $50 - $125) to support EEOC best practices for removing discriminatory testing bias See more details...

as low as $7.50

$Pre-Employment Math Test$

Pre-Employment Math Test - Basic

T3004

Test Applicants on Their Basic Math Skills

Test remote or on-site applicants on their basic math skills with an employment test.

Testing website includes customizable email invitations and detailed reporting
No subscription or annual fee required – order only the tests you need (5 test minimum)
Get Free Test Validation with your purchase (a value of $50 - $125) to support EEOC best practices for removing discriminatory testing bias See more details...

as low as $7.50

QuickBooks Online for Bookkeepers Pre-Employment Test

T3003

Quickbooks Skills Test

Ensure your candidate can navigate Intuit QuickBooks with this simple, multiple choice test.

Web-based test can be administered on-site or remotely
Testing website includes customizable email invitations and detailed reporting
No subscription or annual fee required – order only the tests you need (5 test minimum)
Get Free Test Validation with your purchase (a value of $50 - $125) to support EEOC best practices for removing discriminatory testing bias See more details...

as low as $15.75

Financial Accounting Pre-Employment Test

T3000

Assess applicant’s financial accounting skills

Assess an applicant’s ability to solve basic mathematical equations, percentages and arithmetic with a financial accounting skills test.

Web-based test can be administered on-site or remotely
Testing website includes customizable email invitations and detailed reporting
No subscription or annual fee required – order only the tests you need (5 test minimum)
Get Free Test Validation with your purchase (a value of $50 - $125) to support EEOC best practices for removing discriminatory testing bias See more details...

as low as $20.00

Employment and Job Skills Testing FAQs

How do I choose the right test for a role?

Employment tests should match the skills, traits and competencies needed for success in the position you’re hiring for.

Follow these steps to choose the right one:

1. Define the role by clearly identifying key responsibilities, required hard and soft skills, experience level and work environment (e.g., remote, team-based, high-pressure).

2. Identify the type of test(s) needed. Different roles call for different assessments. Common test or assessment types include cognitive ability, skills, personality, situational judgment, emotional intelligence and integrity.

3. Match the test to the job. For instance, an accounting role might require a QuickBooks or math test; a sales manager might benefit from a personality test and situational judgment test; a customer service agent may need a communication skills and personality assessment.

4. Confirm fairness and compliance. The test must be validated, non-discriminatory and compliant with EEOC and labor laws.

5. Pilot the test. Have current employees or a small candidate group take it to confirm relevance, clarity and predictive value.

Are skills tests legally allowed?

Yes, employment skills tests are acceptable if they comply with federal requirements, primarily those enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Tests must be:

Job-related: Measure skills or traits directly tied to job duties
Consistent with business necessity: Essential for safe and effective job performance
Non-discriminatory: Must not intentionally or unintentionally exclude protected groups (e.g., race, sex, age, disability, national origin)
Uniformly administered: All candidates for the same role should take the same test under similar conditions
Validated: Employers should validate tests using one of these EEOC-approved methods:
- Content validation – reflects actual job tasks
- Criterion-related validation – scores predict job performance
- Construct validation – measures traits essential for success

How can I ensure an employment test is fair and unbiased?

Adhere to legal standards, sound validation practices and inclusive design principles to keep employment testing fair and unbiased.

Follow EEOC guidelines to prevent discrimination:
- Tests must be job-related and consistent with business necessity
- Avoid adverse impact (if a test disproportionately screens out a protected group, it must be justified by business need)
- Provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities under the ADA
Use validated tests that accurately measure job-relevant skills and predict performance
Reduce bias by using non-verbal reasoning tests, involving diverse reviewers and conducting external validation studies
Keep testing consistent with the same instructions, environment and time limits for all candidates; structured scoring helps avoid subjective judgments
Monitor outcomes by regularly reviewing test data for exclusion patterns and adjusting as needed
Gather candidate feedback to identify barriers or bias you may not have noticed
Maintain documentation by keeping records of job analysis, validation studies, revisions and accommodations to support compliance and continuous improvement

Can skills testing improve hiring outcomes?

Yes, when used properly, skills tests can lead to stronger, fairer and more efficient hiring decisions. Research shows they can:

Identify candidates who truly have the skills for the job, not just those with impressive resumes
Provide consistent, data-driven insights
Reduce unconscious bias and support fair hiring practices
Lower turnover and improve long-term performance and satisfaction
Streamline hiring by filtering out unqualified applicants early, saving time on interviews
Strengthen compliance and reduce legal risk by supporting fair, objective hiring

Should I use skills testing for internal promotions?

Yes. Using employment skills tests for internal promotions promotes fairness and helps ensure the right people advance. They can:

Base promotion decisions on proven skills — not tenure, popularity or personal opinion
Reduce favoritism and encourage transparency
Confirm readiness for new responsibilities
Identify training needs before a promotion is finalized

When should I give employment tests during the hiring process?

The timing depends on the purpose of the test. Skills or knowledge tests often work best early in the process to screen candidates efficiently, while personality or situational judgment tests may be more useful once you’ve narrowed down your pool. Whatever the timing, make sure all candidates for the same role are tested at the same stage to maintain fairness and consistency.

How often should I review or update my employment tests?

Review tests at least every one to two years or whenever job duties change significantly. Regular reviews help ensure the test still reflects the role’s current requirements and continues to produce reliable, unbiased results.

Do I need to train hiring managers to interpret test results?

Yes. Even validated tests can lead to poor decisions if misinterpreted. Provide basic training on how to read score reports, integrate results with interviews and reference checks, and recognize the limits of what a test can measure. This promotes consistency and better hiring decisions.

Can I return online employment tests?

No. Unfortunately online or digital tests cannot be returned. To be sure you are purchasing the test you need, please email us (service@hrdirect.com) and request a sample test.

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Job Skills Aptitude Tests

Test Applicants on their Microsoft PowerPoint Skills

Test Applicants on their Microsoft Outlook Skills

Microsoft Excel Skills Test

Read Comprehension Test

Test Candidate’s Proofreading Skills

Test candidates on their business communication skills

Assess candidates on their interpersonal skills

Test your Candidate for Clerical Task Skills

Test Candidates Data Entry Skills

Test an applicant’s ability to quickly and accurately enter alpha or numeric text

Test Applicants on Their Basic Math Skills

Quickbooks Skills Test

Assess applicant’s financial accounting skills

Employment and Job Skills Testing FAQs

How do I choose the right test for a role?

Are skills tests legally allowed?

How can I ensure an employment test is fair and unbiased?

Can skills testing improve hiring outcomes?

Should I use skills testing for internal promotions?

When should I give employment tests during the hiring process?

How often should I review or update my employment tests?

Do I need to train hiring managers to interpret test results?

Can I return online employment tests?