Technical Assessment
A job-related evaluation used to review technical skills through exercises, tests, projects, or simulations.
References
- OPM structured interviews guidance
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Official assessment-and-selection source for consistent, job-related evaluation practices.
FAQs
- Should technical assessments be automated?
- Automation can help administer assessments, but buyers should inspect job relevance, accessibility, scoring, and reviewer controls.
- What should buyers check before using technical assessment scores?
- Buyers should check job relevance, scoring rubrics, accommodations, candidate burden, reviewer guidance, privacy controls, and whether humans review results before decisions.
Related Terms
Candidate Assessment
An evaluation method used to review candidate skills, knowledge, traits, or job-relevant capabilities.
Skills-Based Hiring
A hiring approach that emphasizes job-relevant skills and capabilities instead of relying mainly on credentials.
Quality of Hire
A recruiting outcome metric for how well a hire performs, stays, and fits the role after joining.
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