When companies hire new employees, they’re not just looking for skills, they want people who are honest, reliable, and ethical. That’s where pre-employment integrity tests come in. These tests help employers figure out if a candidate is likely to be trustworthy and follow the rules. While they can be really helpful in reducing risks like […]
Cheating in exams has always been a major concern, even before the major shift to online proctored exams. According to a study done in 2007, 60.8% of college students involved admitted to cheating while a whooping 95% not getting caught! Heartbreaking! Right? Another article also revealed that even renowned institutions such as Harvard and Yale turn out to be fragile when it came to academic integrity. This is just but a tip of the iceberg
Leadership assessments are more than just tools; they are crucial to identifying and developing effective organizational leadership. Plenty of options exist for “leadership assessments,” from off-the-shelf tools costing $15 to the incredible bespoke, intense, and, sometimes, invasive assessments that use multiple psychologists and can cost upwards of $50,000. In this blog, I’ll provide a framework […]
Test preparation for a high-stakes exam can be a daunting task, as obtaining degrees, certifications, and other significant achievements can accelerate your career and present new opportunities to learn in your chosen field of study. It’s a pivotal step towards advancing your career and demonstrating your expertise in a specific field. However, achieving success in […]
Stackable credentials refer to the practice of accumulating a series of credentials such as certifications or microcredentials over time. In today’s rapidly evolving job market, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for career success. Employers are increasingly looking for candidates with a diverse set of skills and qualifications. This has given rise to the concept […]
HR assessment software is a critical part of the HR ecosystem, used to select the best candidates, assess training, certify skills, and more. But there is a huge range in quality, as well as a wide range in the type of assessment that it is designed for. This post will break down the different approaches […]
Psychometric tests are assessments of people to measure psychological attributes such as personality or intelligence. Over the past century, psychometric tests have played an increasingly important part in revolutionizing how we approach important fields such as education, psychiatry, and recruitment. One of the main reasons why psychometric tests have become popular in corporate recruitment and […]
Paper-and-pencil testing used to be the only way to deliver assessments at scale. The introduction of computer-based testing (CBT) in the 1980s was a revelation – higher fidelity item types, immediate scoring & feedback, and scalability all changed with the advent of the personal computer and then later the internet. Delivery mechanisms including remote proctoring […]
With the overcrowded digital assessment marketplace, it can be hard to decide which online assessment tool will work for you.
Item banking refers to the purposeful creation of a database of assessment items to serve as a central repository of all test content, improving efficiency and quality. The term item refers to what many call questions; though their content need not be restricted as such and can include problems to solve or situations to evaluate […]
