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Pre-employment Skills; Applying for the job

Pre-employment Skills; Applying for the job. Employment testing. Anthony S. Cronk VTP 566-sl1. Pre-Test. Why do employers give pre-tests? What types of pre-tests are given? ID some tips for taking a written test? What is an unspoken test?. Why Do Employers Give Pre-Tests.

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Pre-employment Skills; Applying for the job

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  1. Pre-employment Skills;Applying for the job Employment testing Anthony S. Cronk VTP 566-sl1

  2. Pre-Test • Why do employers give pre-tests? • What types of pre-tests are given? • ID some tips for taking a written test? • What is an unspoken test?

  3. Why Do Employers Give Pre-Tests • Quickly Identify the Best Candidates • Hire Successful Employees • Screen Out "undesirable" Candidates • Indicate whether you are fit for the job

  4. Why Do Employers Give Pre-Tests • Fit In With The Culture of The Company • To Test for Drugs and Alcohol • Employee Qualification • Content Knowledge

  5. What types of pre-tests are given? • Knowledge / proficiency: • Literacy • Personality • Honesty and integrity

  6. What types of pre-tests are given? • Physical ability • Mental ability / aptitude • Medical • Drug • Background check

  7. Tips For Taking A Written Test? • “Get a good night's rest beforehand. • Read the directions carefully! • Ask if it's to your advantage to guess. • Save the difficult questions for the end, especially if the test is timed”.(Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) 2003)

  8. In Class Activity • In groups of 4 Brainstorm the following: • Whys do you need a goodnights sleep before and interview/ written test? • Why is important to read the directions carefully? • Why do you want to save the hard questions for last? • Why would you want to guess an answer to a question?

  9. Unspoken Tests • Tests your energy level • Done by observation • Tests your decision-making strategies • Often done before the real interview • Tips • Show Energy • Be Enthusiastic

  10. Post Test • Give three reasons why employers give pre-tests? • Identify 4 types of pre-tests that are given and why? • Give 3 tips for taking a written test? • Define/give and example of a unspoken test?

  11. References • Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), 2003 • Pre-Employment Testing • http://www.twc.state.tx.us/news/tjhg/testing.html

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