How to Prep for Jobox’s Screening Assessments

Besides having a kickass CV and previous experience, employers need to know that potential employees are capable of learning new skills and adjusting to new responsibilities. Jobox helps employers figure that out by asking applicants to complete screening assessments.

The majority of Jobox’s screening assessments include the most commonly used pre-employment test a Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test. A CCAT is a psychometric test that is used by employers looking to hire a new person to determine potential talents’ skills in many areas; problem-solving, attention to detail, and analytic thinking, to name a few. Your CCAT score indicates how quickly you will pick up on training and learn new skills or tools. Research shows that a CCAT is one of the best predictors of your job performance in comparison to previous job experience, and your education level.

Another very effective screening assessment is a pre-interview video submission. Jobox uses applicants’ video submissions to give employers a small preview of your personality and communication skills. Before an employer even considers your previous work experience and education level, they want to be reassured that you are confident and presentable. The video submissions are a perfect opportunity for you to show off your personality and your potential.

The screening assessments are not an attempt to trick you or disadvantage you, instead, they provide you with the opportunity to show off your natural intelligence, skillset, personality, and profile to potential employers.

Types of screening assessments

• Topic Specific Questions (TSQs);
  • A section of the vetting test, or the entire vetting test, could have questions, or sections, that relate to a specific skill set or industry, to test the applicants’ know-how of concepts in these areas.
  • For example, a developer test may have questions specifically related to JavaScript.
• Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test;
  • A section of the vetting test, or the entire vetting test, could have questions, or sections, that test your natural cognitive abilities. Generally, we divide cognitive aptitude tests into four sections:
    • Logical reasoning,
    • Numerical reasoning,
    • Spatial reasoning,
    • Verbal reasoning and comprehension.
  • The cognitive aptitude vetting tests are rather difficult to prepare for as they test one’s natural ability to cognize certain concepts and ideas.
• Video submission;
• As part of the screening assessment, you may be required to record a video answering a few questions, presenting a pitch, or explaining a concept.
• Video submission further tests your know-how of specific concepts and allows the employer to see how you conduct yourself and communicate.
• Portfolio submission;
  • As a part of the screening assessment, you may be required to submit your personal portfolio of work. Generally, this is necessary for more technical and practical positions, such as Graphic Design.
• Writing samples;
  • As a part of the screening assessment, you may be required to submit writing samples that you have previously authored, so that the employer can qualify the quality of your writing. Generally, this is required for copywriting, marketing, content creation, etc.

Is it possible to prepare for Jobox’s screening assessments? It most definitely is, and we encourage it.

Before completing a Jobox screening assessment, you will be taken to a landing page with instructions for the assessment. Please stop and read through the instructions properly before beginning the assessment. The topics, such as SQL or verbal reasoning, that are going to be covered in the assessment will always be clearly stipulated on the page, so go and research those topics before you begin.

Even though CCATs are designed to test natural cognitive abilities, it is possible to strengthen these abilities and thus score better on your CCAT assessment. There are several resources available that explain why each topic is tested and provide great tips to help you better prepare for the assessment.

Here are a few links you can use to prepare for CCATs specifically:

https://jobflare.com/test-prep/

https://www.ccatpracticetest.com/free-ccat-practice-test/

Be aware though that normally you only get 15 minutes to complete a CCAT

Some important insights for Jobox’s assessments:

• The application and screening assessment deadline date is ALWAYS the same.
• If you do not complete all the associated screening assessments when applying for an opportunity through Jobox, your application will not be considered.
• If you make a mistake or face any other issues while completing Jobox’s assessments. Email us and we will assist you with retaking the quiz, as long as you get in touch before the application deadline. We are always here to help you as your success is our success!

• One of the best ways to finesse your application is to make sure your CV is of top quality. Pay attention to this like format and structure. Please make use of Jobox’s CV resource developed by our CEO to check if your CV is on track or has missed the mark completely.
• Confidence in an interview is the absolute key, and preparation ensures confidence. To help you better prepare for interviews and validate your responses use MockMate. MockMate is a mock interview platform built for job seekers to prepare for upcoming interviews through automated interviewing and analysis backed by organizational psychologists.

What are the top things employers search for?

• Work experience: Have you had a part-time job, internship, work-study, research position or volunteered? Employers like to see that you’ve taken on the responsibility and that these experiences have helped you develop valuable skills.
• Skills: Add technical skills, like SQL and WordPress, and soft skills, like communication and time management. The more skills you list, the better your chances are of catching the employer’s attention.
• Clubs and organizations: Participation highlights your unique interests and involvement on campus.
• Strong academic record: As an employer, how you performed throughout your studies is a good indication of your work ethic and knowledge in specific areas.