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Pros:

The price and it is easy to navigate through the site.

Cons:

Finding the right test on the website can sometimes be difficult.

EmployTest ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.7
Customer Service
4.9
Features
4.5
Value for Money
4.5

Likelihood to recommend

9.0/10

EmployTest has an overall rating of 4.7 out 5 stars based on 122 user reviews on Capterra.

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Bobby
Bobby
Corporate Recruiter in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Outsourcing/Offshoring, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Easy to Use

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: Our Account Manager is friendly and very attentive.

Pros:

Many assessment choices over a wide variety of topics. It has proven very accurate, as the skill levels reflected in the tests are right in line with candidates' capabilities after they start a new position.

Cons:

Nothing stands out. It is easy to use, or to find reports whenever needed.

EmployTest Response

5 years ago

Bobby-thanks for your feedback. Happy to hear the tests are good predictors of job performance. That's the goal, right? Please let us know if we can help in any way.

Eric
Chief Operating Officer in US
Construction, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

EmployTest experience feedback

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: Has been great, we recommend EmployTest to other companies frequently!!

Pros:

Ease of access. Ease to send out tests to 1 or more candidates. How the results are returned.

Cons:

Switching from old portal to new portal, just required some additional coaching from EmployTest team to ours, to understand the impacts, considerations, new processes.

EmployTest Response

6 months ago

Hey Eric-Thanks for your comments! Glad to know that it's easy to use and the test results are valuable. We appreciate your patience while we upgraded you to the newer dashboard and are glad our team helped out along the way. Your recommendations mean a lot, so thanks for passing our name along to others.

Hannah
Sr. HR Specialist in US
Wine & Spirits, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Review from Distinguished Vineyards

3.0 last year

Comments: Good.

Pros:

Easy deployment to those who are taking the assessments remotely. Also like the "al la carte" so we can use what we need vs a contract.

Cons:

I think there could be more variety of assessments. I think the behavioral tests could be more advanced. Also would like to be able to view all of the questions prior without having to use a token.

EmployTest Response

last year

Yep, it's easy to use but you don't have to use credits to view questions---we'll always send you a free sample test. We have 200+ tests and we'll be in touch to see what others you're looking for. Good luck with your hiring plans.

Ken
President in US
Insurance, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Best Online Assessments for Candidates

5.0 2 months ago

Comments: We had an excellent experience using this employment assessment test service for screening potential new hires. The service was efficient, user-friendly, and priced competitively. Their team was incredibly responsive, addressing any questions we had promptly. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable solution to evaluate candidates effectively.

Pros:

Ease of use on the site and extensive library of available assessment tests for candidates.

Cons:

There wasn’t anything we didn’t like at this time.

EmployTest Response

2 months ago

Thanks Ken for the great feedback!

Nhan
Talent Acquisition Partner in US
Consumer Services, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Review for Employ Test

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: Overall experience is great. [sensitive content hidden]
is an amazing Account Manager

Pros:

EmployTest offers a wide range of tests covering various skills and competencies, providing employers with a comprehensive assessment of candidates' abilities.

Cons:

While EmployTest may offer cost-effective solutions for some employers, the pricing structure could be prohibitive for smaller businesses or organizations with limited budgets.

EmployTest Response

8 months ago

Appreciate you, Nhan for giving your feedback, especially about the overall experience and your account manager! Our pricing is flexible, with small packages for as little as $199. We hope that it's flexible enough for any hiring budget. Thanks and good luck with your applicants!

Tom
Account Executive in US
Financial Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great Value and Consistent Results

5.0 6 months ago

Pros:

Employ Test provides us a baseline to compare prospective candidates against eachother. We know what scores have provided positive results in previous hires and it allows us to compare new candidates using those same metrics.

Cons:

I didn't like when the price increase happened but I understand the value the test brings.

EmployTest Response

6 months ago

Hey Tom, appreciate the comments about the baselines. Those are helpful when you're not testing a large number of applicants, to understand what a good (or bad) score is. Good luck in your new job!

BillieJo
Director of Human Resources in US
Government Administration, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

HR Recommended

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: Helps a lot with screening applicant’s skills.

Pros:

Ability to offer the test remotely for pre-screening of applicants.

Cons:

Cost is slightly pricey, but easy to use.

EmployTest Response

3 months ago

Thanks for the comments and happy to know that the Lake City government is on board as a new-ish customer. We appreciate our govt customers! We have volume discounts that can help if your hiring increases. Thank you again

Patricia
Human Resources Director in US
Media Production, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Time saver that doesn't cut corners

5.0 4 months ago

Pros:

The system is incredibly easy to use. The library of tests is fairly extensive. Our team felt confident using these and it saved a lot of time for HR and the hiring manager. AND great customer support.

Cons:

This was not a deterrent for our team, and was resolved quickly. There were a few issues with the initial setup of our account that delayed our ability to launch tests. However, the customer support team was extremely helpful and worked to get this resolved right away. She even stayed on the phone while I checked (and double checked) that we had the access necessary, tests would launch, etc.

EmployTest Response

4 months ago

Saving your time, great support, extensive test list---just like we designed it! Thanks Patricia for your glowing review!

Detria
Human Resources Consultant in US
Marketing & Advertising, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

HR Consultant

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: The experience with the Customer Service Reps was very pleasant. They took time to explain the test results. and they were very patient with me.

Pros:

The customer service was very attentive.

Cons:

I did not understand the result of the test. It takes a little time

EmployTest Response

3 months ago

Hi Detria, and thanks for your feedback. Happy to know that our team was able to guide you through the score reports.

Rosa
Talent and Engagement Manager in New Zealand
Farming, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

A successful trial of Employtest so far

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: The experience has been positive so far. We are going to trial a few additional tests to decide if this is a tool we will use going forward.

Pros:

The tests are easy to administer and quite clear in what they cover.

Cons:

It was hard to tell initially how the levels worked. I assumed I could select a test e.g. Microsoft office and then the level within that test.

EmployTest Response

4 months ago

Thanks for your comments, Rosa!

Donna
Training and Development Specialist in US
Legal Services, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

My Experience

4.0 12 months ago

Comments: It was good. Better than what I have tried to use in the past.

Pros:

It was great to be able to use something that was already created. It saved me hours of time.

Cons:

As I stated in another field, I wish we could actually create some of the questions and manipulate it a bit better. We use it for training purposes, not for hiring people.

EmployTest Response

12 months ago

Hi Donna, appreciate your comments. Yep, we have off-the-shelf tests, plus we can match questions to job descriptions, which ever works best for you. Your use case (testing Microsoft Office skills of current staff) is different than most customers, but it still works the same way. Nice to know it's an improvement over your past vendors. Thanks again!

Kennedy
HR Admin in US
Automotive, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

EmployTest Review

4.0 5 months ago

Pros:

EmployTest is easy to use, pricing is transparent, all tests are available to be used, and it explains the questions that were asked.

Cons:

EmployTest is really helpful for recruiting, I do wish that the due date was more clear to candidates.

EmployTest Response

5 months ago

Hey Kennedy, thanks for the review. Sounds like it's working exactly as intended, with transparent pricing, access to all tests and great explanations. We'll forward your suggestion to the team!

Cheryl
Director of Projects in US
Staffing & Recruiting, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Thanks for all your help

5.0 last year

Comments: Very Satisfied.. [sensitive content hidden]
took time to make sure we understood all features

Pros:

Easy to use for both our team and our candidates

Cons:

No Cons to think of.

EmployTest Response

last year

Thanks for using us for 8 yrs now for your national staffing company. Happy to hear it's been user-friendly for both your team and candidates, and that our team has been helpful when needed.

Stephanie
HR in US
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

EmployTest is my go to for quick assesment testing

5.0 last year

Comments: great I've used EmpolyTest at previous companies as well.

Pros:

ease of use and flexibility.

Cons:

Could use more testing options.

EmployTest Response

last year

Thanks for continuing to use our tests at your new job! We offer 200+ tests so we'll connect to see what you're looking for. Good luck with your applicants.

Dawn
Brokerage Services Associate in Canada
Real Estate, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

HR Support for Start Up

4.0 last year

Comments: Excellent; we will be back for our next hire.

Pros:

The skills assessments were reasonably thorough, interpretation of the results easy and offered reassurance when comparing and selecting candidates.

Cons:

The Elite Skills Profile could have been a bit more thorough in its range of questions, however, it was a reasonable assessment for a key administrative position that requires a wide range of skills.

EmployTest Response

last year

Hi Dawn-Great to hear that you chose EmployTest based on as convenience, pricing, and customer support. We appreciate your plans to use us next time you're hiring.

Diana
CHRO in US
Law Practice, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Add another tool to your recruiting arsenal.

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: It's been a good experience and I like having a tool that is not subjective in evaluating candidates skills.

Pros:

I like the ease of deployment to candidates after I explain the product and time to complete it. I also like the immediate results upon completion.

Cons:

I wish you could search by name for past candidates in the reporting. It is often difficult to search for past results.

EmployTest Response

2 years ago

Appreciate you, Diana! Your comment about it being not subjective is so true. Our tests are an unbiased, fact-based view of each applicant's abilities. The scores database does have the search option you mention, so we'll connect to make sure you see it. Thanks for your comments.

Maria
Human Resources Manager in US
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Heilind Feedback

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Excellent experience, our rep [sensitive content hidden]is super responsive and always helpful. The customer service she provides is above expectations.

Pros:

Very user friendly and dashboard is clean and clear not overwhelming.

Cons:

Nothing yet. I have several users who have provided positive feedback. We have not had any negatives with the system.

EmployTest Response

2 years ago

Appreciate you, Maria, for your comments! Cost, ease of use = an "excellent experience". Thank you!

Kelly
Director of Nutrition Services in US
Education Management, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Customized Test

5.0 last year

Pros:

[sensitive content hidden] was very helpful, adaptable and responsive. She was able to create a customized test for kitchen manager candidates after giving her what I wanted it to look like.

Cons:

Would have liked a fill in the blank/type in answer component but I realize there were parameters that Angela had to work within.

EmployTest Response

last year

Thanks Kelly. Glad we could use our question bank, plus the questions you wanted to add, to create a test for your roles. Good luck with your applicants!

Jericah
Talent Acquisition Manager in US
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great Product

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

EmployTest has really helped my organization identify qualified candidates when we're looking to really narrow down the candidate pool. The results are very easy to read.

Cons:

Every time I purchase new tokens, I have to reach out to support to apply my tokens to our account. I recently purchased tokens an hour ago and its still not visible on our account which is frustrating.

EmployTest Response

2 years ago

Thanks Jericah--Glad to hear you think the reports are easy to understand. Appears that your upgrade to our latest dashboard will resolve any credit update issues you have. Please let us know if not. Thank you!

Florence
VP, Human Resources in US
Hospital & Health Care, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Excellent Test for Microsoft Suite of Products

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Excellent service, tenure employees that you can speak with them directly as opposed to a chat.

Pros:

Ease of use, variety of test and they keep up with the latest versions of Microsoft Office Suite of Products.

Cons:

I haven't found anything at this point.

EmployTest Response

2 years ago

Love it, Florence. Yep, our team averages 8 years experience working with assessments--real, live people (not chatbots), that you can talk to. Glad to know our Microsoft tests are helpful, too. Thank you!

Ricardo
COO in US
Food & Beverages, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Great Hiring Tool

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

Ease of use and information about candidates

Cons:

There is nothing so far that I would say could be improved

EmployTest Response

2 years ago

Thanks Ricardo for your review!

Amy
HR Recruiter in US
Construction, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Very reliable tool for HR Recruitment

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Not only is the product of great quality, but the level of customer service and partnership I receive from my Rep at Employ Test is of the highest standard.

Pros:

Very easy to use, integrated seamlessly with my ATS.

Cons:

I haven't experienced anything negatives using this product.

EmployTest Response

3 years ago

Hi Amy, thanks for taking the time to review EmployTest. We're so glad that you've been able to use our product and found it easy to integrate with your ATS! I'll be sure to pass on your feedback about customer service as well--I'm happy we were able to exceed your expectations there. We love hearing from our customers and know that reviews like yours help us grow and improve. Thanks again for writing a review and if there's anything else we can do for you please let us know!

Kalyssa
Recruiter in US
Hospital & Health Care, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great Product - A few functional flaws

4.0 4 years ago

Comments: The customer service through EmployTest is some of the best I've ever seen! [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] is our Account Manager and she always responds quickly and helps me out with any issues that I experience. She is truly top tier!

Pros:

I love how easy it is to send tests to my hiring candidates, the platform is easy to use from the employer side, and results are returned to me quickly. I also like how comprehensive the assessment reports are.

Cons:

I have had candidates reach out to me who have had issues with the Word-Excel-Outlook 2016 test. The platform does not accept shortcuts, so it is common that candidates do not know the formal process of a function in Excel and miss points on the question because of it.

EmployTest Response

4 years ago

We appreciate your comments, Kalyssa and thanks to you and the Aria team for using EmployTest for almost 5 years now. The system does accept most shortcuts, especially the common ones, but it is a simulation of the program (not the actual program). Simulations provide the best overall experience without the test taker needing MS Office installed on their computer, but there a few limitations here and there. We're happy to know our team is providing you great service and we look forward to working together as Aria continues to grow.

Jennifer
Talent Acquisition Specialist in US
Hospital & Health Care, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

EmployTest Feedback

4.0 4 years ago

Pros:

I really enjoy using this software to review our incoming candidates. It gives us an ideal of their skill set and what they can bring to our organization. Our account contact responds very quickly to any questions that may arise.

Cons:

I do not like the timing out feature. I'm constantly having to login all the time. I also miss the previous lay out of the dashboard when you login.

EmployTest Response

4 years ago

Thanks Jennifer for your comments. We're happy to know you are getting a better understanding of your candidates' skills, as well as that your account manager is giving great service. The account "log-out" frequency relates to account security and we'll look into your comments about the frequency. Thanks again for your feedback and best of luck with your hiring plans.

Vicki
Principal in US
Human Resources, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Valuable Tool

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: The assessments help me to identify candidates who meet the qualifications.

Pros:

The variety of assessments is very important because the types of positions I recruit for is varied.

Cons:

The function of sending out the assessment letter to candidates is confusing. I think the letter itself needs to be cleaned up.

EmployTest Response

3 years ago

Thank you Vicki. As an HR consultant, you know how critical these tests are to the hiring process and we're glad you selected ours based on the test variety. We'll connect with you about the emailed test session process to better understand what you mean, so we can simplify as needed. Thank you again.