The ultimate goal for any hiring manager or human resource professional is to place the right person with the right job in the right department. Making the best decision goes far beyond obtaining a criminal history report. What if you could see how a candidate performs under pressure before making a hiring decision or test communication and leadership skills? These can be economically and rapidly addressed through pre-employment assessment testing on any new hire.

The most widely and commonly used assessment test utilized today is a Personality Assessment testing. These are used for various purposes such as customer services aptitude testing, applicant screening, training and development, career assessment, and ultimately, through better matching of personalities and appropriate jobs, for reducing employee turnover. Personality Assessment testing is also a good supplement to any background check already performed on the job applicant.

Employers can better determine how potential new hires might fit into a certain department or organization by assessing their behavior. Such testing helps the new employer measure workplace skills, sales and service potential, risk factors, and cognitive abilities.

Companies of all sizes invest an exorbitant amount of money in training their new hires. What if your company was able to quickly identify special skills or training that a prospective employee already possesses before conducting an interview or making an employment offer? Pre-Employment Aptitude tests offer more insight into an applicant’s strengths, weaknesses, verbal skills, and job related experiences to help determine one’s best possible placement within the organization.

Companies have a responsibility to make every effort to provide a safe and hostility-free workplace by conducting criminal background checks on all new hires. Companies must also train and retain top caliber employees to ensure they are getting the most “bang for their buck”. By implementing Pre-Employment assessment testing, your firm can take a pro-active approach to recruiting the best employees for the openings you need to fill.

Employers Choice Screening has partnered with Thomas International in order to provide assessment testing for clients. For more information please visit our partners page.