Preemployment Tests and the Benefits of Virtual Assessment Tests

Virtual Assessment Tests
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Question One
Assessment Centers are the most closely related selection methods to the pre-employment tests that virtually simulate a job's functions, as discussed in this case. Assessment centers are a good selection approach because they comprehensively assess the applicant's skills, abilities, and potential (Volante et al., 2019). In an assessment center, applicants undertake a series of tasks and activities that simulate the job they are applying for to assess their competencies. Assessment centers usually include job-related problem-solving, decision-making, and simulations of the job's responsibilities. The pre-employment tests discussed in the case are a form of an assessment center. The key difference is that they are conducted using software and are essentially virtual assessment centers.
By using virtual simulations, employers can assess candidates' ability to make decisions, solve problems, and handle pressure in a virtual environment similar to the work setting. This merit is advantageous for employers because it allows them to assess more candidates quickly (Lvov & Popova, 2019). In general, assessment centers are a valid selection method. They can provide employers with a comprehensive assessment of an applicant's skills, abilities, and potential. However, employers should be aware that virtual assessment centers may not always be appropriate and could potentially not work well for a workforce with difficulty in simulations or computers. Nonetheless, they produce good employees. Therefore, employers must ensure their virtual assessment centers are reliable and valid and provide a fair assessment of all candidates.
Question Two
The use of virtual assessment tests for employers and job candidates may be beneficial in many ways. On the employer side, the assessments can help save time and money by streamlining the recruitment process and improving hiring decision accuracy by assessing candidates based on their skills and abilities (Allal-Chérif et al., 2021). Virtual assessment tools can also allow employers to better evaluate candidates' soft skills in a mo...