Work skills test · HR records
Shortlist HR graduates who apply policy carefully and spot discrepancies
Candidates check requests against policy, match documents and draw conclusions from HR records, using only the information provided. The report shows score with percentile against the norm group, plus speed and accuracy. Assessor and Candidate versions are available.
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See what candidates see
45 items in 25 minutes: checking requests against policy, matching documents and reasoning from HR records.
Every candidate gets clear instructions and examples before the test starts. To try the full test yourself, ask us for a free trial.
What the HR Graduate Comprehension Test measures
The HR Graduate Comprehension Test measures a candidate's ability to check requests against policy, match documents and spot discrepancies, and draw sound conclusions from HR records, using only the information provided. No HR or employment law knowledge is required.
Checking against policy
Checking leave requests against a printed policy and counting the errors.
Matching documents
Matching offer letters to an approved vacancy request and counting the discrepancies.
Reasoning from records
Judging statements about an HR record as True, False or Cannot tell.
Why organisations choose Viewpoint work skills tests
Real tasks, not self-report
Candidates show what they can actually do, rather than telling you what they think they can do.
Scored automatically
Every answer is scored the same way, with no marking for you to do.
Built for the role
Tasks reflect the work people really do in the job, so results speak directly to performance.
Clear reports
Clear results for recruiters, and supportive feedback for candidates.
Reports
The report shows the candidate's score with its percentile against the norm group, plus speed and accuracy. It comes in two versions: an Assessor Report with interview questions, and a Candidate Report with no scores and practical development advice.
Who it’s for
The test is designed for graduate applicants and trainees in.
HR graduate recruitment
Compare applicants on policy checks and reasoning, with no employment law knowledge needed.
People operations
Find trainees who match documents accurately and spot discrepancies.
HR administration
Assess the careful checking that HR records and requests demand.
How it works
- 1
Invite
Send candidates their link. They can take the test wherever suits them.
- 2
Practise, then take the test
Candidates read the instructions and try the format before the test starts.
- 3
Get the results
Results are ready as soon as the candidate finishes, so you can act straight away.
At a glance
- 45 items, completed in 25 minutes
- Three components: policy checks, document matching, and True / False / Cannot tell
- All the rules needed are shown on screen
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Read the policy first
Every rule you need is on screen.
Compare field by field
When matching documents, check names, dates, salaries and terms one at a time.
Use "Cannot tell" properly
Choose it when the record doesn't settle the statement.
Pace yourself
You have about half a minute per item.
See the HR Graduate Comprehension Test for yourself
Try it and see the reports your team would receive. Contact us for a free trial or a demonstration of the platform.
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