Create Your Own Tests

Creating custom tests allows your company to tailor assessments to specific roles, skills, and values, making the hiring process more relevant and effective. Unlike system tests, custom tests target niche skills and evolving requirements, ensuring evaluations align with your organization's unique standards. This flexibility lets your company adapt assessments as roles change, providing hiring teams with the ability to evaluate candidates on the most current and relevant skills.

Custom tests also encourage engagement and ownership among hiring teams, enabling them to apply their expertise to create high-quality, meaningful assessments that better predict candidate success. Overall, custom tests improve precision, privacy, and cultural fit in the hiring process.

To create a custom test, click the Add Test button. The test creation process has two main steps:

• General Details: This section includes fields for key information such as Name, Duration, and Description. It also has an optional field for Instructions to Candidates, which is recommended for providing candidates with clear expectations about the test.

• Questions: Here, you can add questions and categorize them by Skill Area to help hiring teams assess strengths and weaknesses across different skill sets, offering a well-rounded view of each candidate’s abilities. Be sure to add Sample Questions, as these provide transparency and structure for candidates and hiring teams, leading to a smoother, more effective assessment process.

Additionally, the test editor includes two read-only sections:

• Overview: Displays all relevant test fields and a summary of skill areas and questions.
• Statistics: Once the test is active and used in assessments, this panel provides reports on its use and performance.

Tips for Creating Effective Custom Tests

1. Align with Job Requirements
   Define the key skills, knowledge, and attributes needed for the role, and ensure your test questions directly reflect these requirements. Focus on what’s essential for success, avoiding unnecessary or irrelevant questions.

2. Include a Variety of Question Types
   Use diverse question formats to assess a range of abilities. Mixing question types engages candidates, tests different skills, and provides a comprehensive view of their capabilities.

3. Set Clear and Realistic Time Limits
   Define time limits based on question complexity. Avoid overly tight constraints that could cause stress, aiming for a pace that allows candidates to demonstrate their skills comfortably.

4. Design Real-World Scenarios
   Create questions based on scenarios candidates may encounter in the role. This not only tests relevant skills but also gives candidates a realistic preview of the job, improving engagement and authenticity.

5. Balance Challenge and Accessibility
   Ensure questions are appropriately challenging without being too difficult. The test should reflect the role’s requirements, identifying top talent without discouraging qualified applicants.

6. Provide Sample Questions for Context
   Including sample questions helps candidates familiarize themselves with the format, reducing anxiety and ensuring they understand what’s expected, leading to a more accurate skills reflection.

7. Review and Refine Regularly
   Periodically update your test content to keep it relevant and unbiased. Collect feedback from hiring managers and team members to continuously improve the test’s effectiveness in evaluating candidates.