what is a pre-employee screening test?

Question

I just got called at this job that I was applying at. And she told me to come in to do the pre-employee screening test. I dont know what kind of test it is. Is there anyone can tell me? Im kinda nervous cause i dont know what kind of test im going to go through. I want to be able to find out so that way i can prepare myself for this test.

Answer 1

It's usually a skills test or an intelligence/common sense test of sorts.

If it's skills it will be to take computer and typing tests. If it's intelligence/common sense you won't be able to prepare.

They will take the people with the highest scores, or the people that meet their minimum standards and invite them for a first round of formal interviews.

This is a great way to make sure they are hiring people that can do the hands on skills part of the job. From the employers point of view they can equally assess all the candidates.