Online skills testing has changed the landscape of recruitment in recent years, with more and more employers recognising its potential in identifying top talent for roles within their organisations. From improving the efficiency of the hiring process to cutting costs, skills tests provide a wide range of benefits to employers looking to assess both technical proficiencies and essential soft skills when evaluating potential candidates.
Improved Efficiency
In the past, screening candidates would be a tedious, time-consuming process. Requiring the manual review of every candidate’s physical CV, it could take weeks or even months to sift through the sheer volume of applications received. However, online skills tests can improve efficiency dramatically by evaluating multiple candidates at once. Online testing offers swift feedback too, with employers able to rapidly identify top applicants. This saves valuable time and resources for employers, speeding up the hiring process considerably.
Cost-Effective
Online skills testing can help your business save money. Traditional assessment methods can be costly, with printing countless reams of paper and arranging physical testing spaces resulting in substantial expenses. Online skills tests offer a cost-effective alternative, reducing expenses associated with printing materials and renting testing venues, and managing logistics. This shift also minimises indirect expenses relating to storage, administration, and manual handling, making the assessment process far more budget-friendly.
Tailored Assessments
Whilst standardised tests may be appropriate for some roles, others require a more tailored approach to accurately assess the specific skills crucial for success. Tailored skills tests allow employers to customise evaluations according to the unique demands of different job positions. At Skillsarena, we have hundreds of pre-built tests available, however, we also offer industry-specific skills testing as well as allowing you to create your own tests. Finding candidates with the exact proficiencies needed for roles within your organisation is easier than ever with our online skills testing.
Measurable Insights Into Candidates’ Abilities
When you incorporate online skills testing into your recruitment process, you can gain a deeper insight into candidates’ competencies, allowing for more informed, data-driven hiring decisions. You can access detailed analytics and reports, offering a clearer understanding of each candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. These tests offer far richer insights into candidates’ abilities than simply assessing their CV or application. They provide objective data that allows you to quickly and accurately identify top talent for your organisation.
Improved Candidate Experience
As well as making the recruitment process more efficient and cost-effective for employers, online skills testing can also improve the assessment experience for candidates. Our engaging tests and modern, user-friendly platform allow candidates to navigate through the assessments with ease, leaving them with a positive impression of your company’s recruitment process. Assistance is always available for candidates should they run into any problems using the Skillsarena platform.
To find out more about our online skills tests or to find out how they can benefit your organisation, get in touch with our team today. Call us on 0203 693 2201, email us at info@skillsarena.com, or send us a message via the contact form on the website.
