Glossary
Pre-Employment Testing
Meaning & Definition
Pre-Employment Testing is the process where one evaluates candidates prior to recruiting for skills, knowledge, aptitude, personality, or even job-based competencies. The test may be based on aptitude, technical skills, cognition, language, or job-specific areas.
Importance of Pre-Employment Testing
- Assists in finding out whether the candidates have the requisite skills for the position.
- Facilitates objective and informed decision-making regarding recruitment.
- Supports identifying appropriate candidates from many applicants.
- Prevents inappropriate recruitment of employees leading to high turnover.
- It is a standard means for assessing candidates.
Legal Compliance and Policies
There is no statutory compliance associated with Pre-Employment Testing. However, it is advisable that organizations ensure that tests are job-based, impartially done, non-discriminatory, and conform to the organization’s policies regarding employment, data protection, and recruitment.
