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Maximize Performance with Pre-Hire Tests

Pre-Hire Tests That Make the Biggest Impact on Hiring Success

Wonderlic’s pre-hire tests help uncover how candidates align with the critical requirements of the job in a scalable and objective way. This process streamlines the workload for HR and hiring managers while improving the candidate experience, ultimately leading to better hires and stronger performance outcomes.

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Watch Wonderlic Select in Action

A pre-hire test assesses an individual's potential to succeed in a specific area by evaluating their natural abilities and aptitudes. The Wonderlic Select test, takes a more holistic approach to pre-hire testing by considering cognitive ability, personality, and motivation, along with a focus on job-specific competencies.

How does Wonderlic compare?

Just using a resume? See how Wonderlic compares to job experience and other common assessment methods. Unlike other providers who only focus on one or two constructs, Wonderlic Select assesses all three of the top predictors of job performance and includes job-specific interview guides.

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Why Pre-Hire Testing Improves Hiring Results

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Predict on the Job Success

Hire the right people for the right roles, from the start.

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Reduce Turnover

Invest in employees who thrive in your culture and contribute long-term.

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Boost Engagement

Develop targeted training and coaching programs that unlock individual potential.

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in your organization

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HR

HR leaders achieve more using predictive assessment insights to find top performers and develop talent to their maximum potential.

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Managers

Managers increase team performance and meet their goals by hiring well and developing each individual employee to their potential.

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Employees

Employees prioritize where to invest effort in development, using actional insights on personal strengths and areas for improvement.

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Candidates

Candidates experience a fair and efficient review and interview process. They also receive insights on the assessment results as a thank you for their participation.

How We Develop Your Personalized Talent Plan

Your First Call with Wonderlic

Just using a resume? See how Wonderlic compares to job experience and other common assessment methods. Unlike other providers who only focus on one or two constructs, Wonderlic Select assesses all three of the top predictors of job performance and includes job-specific interview guides.

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