aptitude test

noun

: a standardized test designed to predict an individual's ability to learn certain skills

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Unpopular perspective: Personality assessments, aptitude tests and candidate interview assignments are detrimental to the hiring process. —

Lori Landrum, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Since standardized testing tends to produce biased results, companies that use aptitude tests to screen out candidates may be creating unintentional liabilities as well as one-dimensional applicant profiles. —

Lori Landrum, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 The company’s digital platform includes aptitude tests, job and internship search functions and virtual college tours. —

Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Among them: Refusing to do aptitude tests, submitting unrealistic lists of demands, and then failing to show up for interviews. —

Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aptitude test