Aptitude Testing

Definition and Meaning

Aptitude Tests measure how well-suited a candidate’s skills, abilities, and potential are for performing a specific position in a company. They are an objective way to assess a candidate’s logical reasoning capabilities, numeric abilities, verbal skills, and problem-solving capabilities. Aptitude testing used in HR and talent acquisition act as an additional means to evaluate candidates; however, aptitude tests do not replace interviews, reference checks, background checks, and skill assessments.

HR Highlights

• Evaluates candidates’ skills & cognitive ability in terms of their job-related skills.
• Increases measurement accuracy for the candidate shortlisting and selection process.
• Eliminates the possibility that biases may influence hiring decisions by providing objective assessments.
• Improves the quality of hire and job fit between the candidate and the position/company culture.
• Ability to integrate with an applicant tracking system or online assessment platform.

Legal Compliance 

A specific statutory law which directly governs aptitude Tests is not available. 

However:

• All Tests administered for Candidates should be Fair, Relevant to the Role & Non-Discriminatory.
• Candidate Consent must be obtained prior to Assessment.
• Test Data and Results must be managed in accordance with Internal Data Privacy Policies.

“There are no specific statutes to be directly complied with in Aptitude Testing.