We find that assessment methods are used in the selection process to identify applicant skill and knowledge that may not be easily deciphered via an interview alone. Assessments help organizations build a high-quality workforce due to identifying candidates that have a potential to work effectively and add value to the job. The five common pre-employment assessment tests are:

Cognitive Ability Test

Personality Test

Aptitude Test

Psychomotor Test

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As the Director of HR, you have been tasked by the executive team to design an assessment process that will be used during the selection of a new Vice President of Finance. Here are your tasks:

Choose two tests listed above.

Discuss the tests and explain their use.

Provide detailed information on how they would be used in the selection process.

Provide detailed information on the value they provide in identifying the right candidate.