Employers are always looking to hire candidates that will be the best fits for their organization. However, in the race to get the most highly-qualified candidates, recruiters often forget that having the best educational qualifications does not guarantee that the candidate will be the best hire for the company. To compliment educational qualifications and professional achievements, good candidates need to have basic competencies and the right attitude to ensure that they work harmoniously with their team members and are successful with the company.
This is why essential skills tests are conducted. Candidates or applicants are often required to take written and oral tests that help recruiters understand if the candidates have basic communication, technical and behavioral skills to work successfully under pressure and with other members of the team.