Hello,

I'm looking to build and license exams that employers can use to rub
candidates in different fields.

Lets say the first phase is a suitable resume or a small set of
suitable resumes were selected from the pile of resumes at a
recruitement offer and they wanted to size up the candidates.

What sort of tests would be doable completely online to measure
elements in the different fields out there.

I would like to find test that can be either in their raw format and
then I'll take care of creating automated application out of them or
tests that can be licensed and presented under my clients' web site
without taking the candidate out of the site.

Priority is to those tests that are raw and with easy and appropriate
and easy to appreciate result analysis.  The intention is to build an
automated version on a web site in the different career lines or
testing particular aspects of a candidate which are important to
employers as a form of premature rough feeling out process.

Typically, these test re-verify answers by rephrasing them and check
for contradiction and that's about it as far as to what I'll try to
bluff showing that I know what I'm talking about.  Try and get me up
on the subject as I have been exposed at a high level to it.

If you give me good ideas in this area, that would strongly impact the
satisfaction meter. :-)

Good luck!

/Lizardnation

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Request for Question Clarification by larre-ga on 19 Jun 2003 15:06 PDT

Is the IT field one of your targets? I ask because there are a higher
percentage of certification exams online for this field, narrowing the
search for such tests from the beginning. If your target is broader,
including such specialized fields as medicine, engineering,
accounting, etc. then search for specialized tests would also be
indicated.

I'm trying to get a better feel for the size and scope of the search
involved.

--- larre

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Clarification of Question by lizardnation-ga on 19 Jun 2003 15:11 PDT

Hello Larre,

I'm not looking for certification exams, just tests.  The scope of
careers is wide, not specific to IT, but inclusive.

The tests would be speciality specific and general or even social. 
Some tests are to checkout your method of logical analysis, others to
see how you can handle large, but simple numbers, others would be in
the area of people management, time management, problem solving,
leadership, creativity and so on.

I hope you got the sort of tests I'm looking for?

/lizardnation

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Request for Question Clarification by larre-ga on 19 Jun 2003 15:41 PDT

Not yet, but now that I know what you're after, I'm fairly certain
that I'll be able to come up with suitable tests you can modify, and
offer you background in computer-aided-instruction and testing that
you can apply to this type of  online service. You've happened upon
one of my areas of deep interest.

I'm working on it.  --- l

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Clarification of Question by lizardnation-ga on 19 Jun 2003 16:11 PDT

Glad to hear it! :-)

/Lizardnation

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Request for Question Clarification by larre-ga on 20 Jun 2003 03:05 PDT

The task turns out to be more separating wheat from chaff. The
majority of the tests available are duplicates or affiliate sites. I'm
still refining the list to those I believe you'll find most useful
and/or easily implemented, and locating the best source(s) for any you
might select. I'm going to grab a few hours sleep, and get a fresh
start with the sun.

--- larre

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Clarification of Question by lizardnation-ga on 20 Jun 2003 05:25 PDT

Hi,

I rather wait longer to get better results.  Thank you for the effort!

/Lizardnation

Thanks for asking!

I've located a "short list" of HR General Assessment testing tools.
The tests range from paper and pencil to integrated online tests that
can be administered from your own website. The majority of firms
located through a search for assessment testing software are
consultancies, many selling the same products. Instead, I'll send you
as directly as possible to the original sources.


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The most popular of the general employment assessment instruments
available for company or website licensing are produced by CCP, Inc.
"Among CPP's world-renowned brands are the Myers-Briggs Type
IndicatorŪ (MBTIŪ) instrument, Strong Interest InventoryŪ instrument,
Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI), FIRO-BŪ instrument,
Spectrum CPI 260TM instrument, and California Psychological
InventoryTM (CPITM) instrument."
Testing materials are available in printed form directly from the CCP
website. Software for LAN or website implementation are available
SkillsOne.com. The vast majority of testing websites utilize licensed
versions of this system in one form or another.

CCP (Comprehensive Personality Profile)
http://www.cpp.com/

SkillsOne
http://www.skillsone.com


Wonderlic is an old name in the aptitude testing world. In addition to
the classic Wonderlic Personnel Test, they offer a variety of testing
software from other publishers. Wonderlic tests are available in
paper, PC, and online formats.

Wonderlic Products
http://www.wonderlic.com/Products/functionP.asp?function_id=2



"DiSCŪ PPSS (Personal Profile SystemŪ Software)  -  For nearly thirty
years, the Personal Profile SystemŪ has helped over 30 million people
unlock the door to productive communication, positive relationships,
and increased performance through its DiSCŪ Dimensions of Behavior
learning approach." Inscape offers additional technical information.
I've also listed several online distributors of the products.

DiSCŪ PPSS Software Version 3.1

Software Requirements 
http://www.inscapepublishing.com/tech/pps_general_specs.asp

Frequently Asked Questions 
http://www.inscapepublishing.com/tech/pps_general.asp

Troubleshooting Tips 
http://www.inscapepublishing.com/tech/pps_error.asp

Software Limitations 
http://www.inscapepublishing.com/tech/limitations.asp

PPS Software Quickstart Guide 
http://www.inscapepublishing.com/tech/ppssquickstart.pdf

Software Acquisition

AssessmentTools.com
http://assessmenttools.com/content.cfm?L1=24&CID=21

DiscTools.com
http://www.disctools.com/pzoom.cfm?PID=70&sCat=1


One of the most recent developments in the field of personality
testing in regard to employment related assessment is Wagner's new WAT
Inventory. There's not yet any commercial software available for
implementation of this instrument, however the background theory may
be of interest. The description of the test helps explain the concepts
that are central to acceptance of the validity of this, and other,
testing instruments.

Wagner Assessment Test (.pdf document - Requires Acrobat Reader)
http://harvey.psyc.vt.edu/Documents/WagnerHarveySIOP2003.pdf


Online Implementation of an IPIP Five Factor Personality Inventory
describes an ongoing project to validate a freely available
personality inventory for use on the WWW. This project is
non-commercial only, but I believe you'll be able to gain a feel for
the scope of your proposed project from the example of another.

Online Implementation of an IPIP Five Factor Personality Inventory
Version 1, 5th January 2001, Tom Buchanan, University of Westminster
http://users.wmin.ac.uk/~buchant/wwwffi/introduction.html



Google Search Terms

"online personality testing"
DiSCŪ PPSS Software
"human resources" applicant testing
"WAT inventory"
standard employment assessment tests



I've tried to keep this response as concise as possible, however, in
my research, I have turned up additional sources. Rather than toss out
a grab bag of miscellaneous information that may, or may not, be
useful, I'd welcome further topic guidance after you've had the
opportunity to look over the mainstream resources above. I'll be happy
to provide more specialized or in-depth information about any areas
that you feel are particularly germane to your project, or to seek out
additional employment testing instruments in general or specialized
fields. We're not finished until you have everything you need.

Best regards,

--- larre