Pre-employment Skills; Applying for the job

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Pre-employment Skills Applying for the job 

• Employment testing

Anthony S. Cronk VTP 566-sl1
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Pre-Test

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

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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

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Why Do Employers Give Pre-Tests

• Fit In With The Culture of The Company
• To Test for Drugs and Alcohol
• Employee Qualification
• Content Knowledge

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What types of pre-tests are given?

• Knowledge / proficiency
• Literacy
• Personality
• Honesty and integrity

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What types of pre-tests are given?

• Physical ability
• Mental ability / aptitude
• Medical
• Drug
• Background check

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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)

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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?

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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

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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?

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References

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