Assessments for Selection
In our pursuit of a better world through improved people-decisions, we offer custom-built assessments tailored to provide the data necessary for making well-informed staff selection decisions.
Optimizing Recruitment: Tailored Assessment Solutions with Anthro
Anthro specializes in crafting tailored assessment solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the recruitment process. Our comprehensive range of assessment tools, including knowledge tests, skills tests, ability tests, personality inventories, and online test administration, enables organizations to gain valuable insights into applicant capabilities and suitability.
A well-designed assessment process holds the key to understanding applicant qualifications, interpersonal dynamics, and alignment with organizational values. Anthro’s expertise lies in developing assessment strategies that not only streamline applicant evaluation but also facilitate informed selection decisions. By leveraging our assessments, organizations can effectively manage applicant volume, reduce time-to-hire, and ensure optimal staffing outcomes.
Central to our approach is the customization of assessment processes to align with each organization’s unique needs and objectives. We collaborate closely with clients to tailor assessment strategies that deliver the applicant data necessary for making informed selection decisions. Our commitment to fairness and impartiality ensures that assessment processes remain unbiased while accommodating the political sensitivities inherent in organizational contexts.
Anthro goes beyond simply providing assessment tools; we offer comprehensive support throughout the assessment process. From interpreting results to offering actionable recommendations, our team assists organizations in making sense of assessment data and leveraging insights to optimize recruitment outcomes. With Anthro’s customized assessment solutions, organizations can navigate the complexities of recruitment with confidence, securing talent that drives success and growth.
KNOWLEDGE
What will this test tell you?
Test-takers who score well on this test should have the required job-relevant knowledge to carry out the functions of this role.
What does it include?
A tailored test consisting of multiple-choice questions and answers developed for a specific subject area, e.g. procurement, political affairs, IT.
How long does it take and how much will it cost?
±10 DAYS| $ 2 500 USD
What other services could we provide?
Upon request, we can also provide a wide range of test administration services, including building the test, communicating with test-takers; providing technical support to test-takers; scoring of the test; plus a range of psychometric services, such as question bias analysis. See our test administration services below for more information.
What will this test tell you?
Test-takers who perform well on this test likely have the required job-relevant knowledge to carry out the functions of this role. A knowledge-based constructed response (drafting) test also serves to show whether applicants can convey information, express their thoughts and/or build a convincing argument in writing in a required language.
What does it include?
The test consists of open-ended questions tailored to suit the role you are recruiting for. Also included are test instructions, content points, graded sample answers and a mark scheme for graders.
How long does it take to develop and how much much does it cost?
±5 DAYS | $ 1 250 USD
What other services could we provide?
Upon request, we can also provide a wide range of test administration services, including building the test, communicating with test-takers, providing technical support to test-takers and grading of test-takers’ answers. See Test Administration Services below for more information.
SKILLS
What will this test tell you?
To score well on this test, test-takers need to demonstrate effective writing and communication skills in a desired language by drafting a number of job-relevant texts (such as a report or talking points).
What does it include?
A test consisting of open-ended questions tailored to suit the role you are recruiting for. Test instructions, content points, graded sample answers and a task-specific mark scheme are also provided.
How long does it take to develop and how much much does it cost?
±5 WORKING DAYS | $ 2 500 USD
What other services could we provide?
Upon request, we can also provide a wide range of test administration services, including building the test, communicating with test-takers; providing technical support to test-takers, grading of test-takers’ answers plus a range of psychometric services, such as question bias analysis. For more information on our Test Administration Services, see below.
What will this test tell you?
To score well on this test, test-takers need to demonstrate that they have the necessary job-relevant spreadsheet (MS Excel) skills to perform the job for which you are recruiting.
What does this include?
A test typically consists of 25 multiple-choice questions along with 5 Excel sheets containing dummy data as well as answers and test instructions.
How long will it take and how much will it cost?
±5 DAYS | $ 2 000 USD
What other services could we provide?
Upon request, we can also provide a wide range of test administration services, including building the test, communicating with test-takers; providing technical support to test-takers; scoring of the test; plus a range of psychometric services, such as question bias analysis. For more information on our Test Administration Services, see below.
ABILITY
What will this test tell you?
Test-takers who score well on this test can solve problems, spot patterns, and learn quickly using job-relevant numerical data.
What does it include?
A typical test consists of 25 multiple-choice questions tailored to the role as well as an answer key and full test instructions.
How long does it take to develop and how much much does it cost?
±10 DAYS | $ 2 500 USD
What other services could we provide?
Upon request, we can also provide a wide range of test administration services, including building the test, communicating with test-takers; providing technical support to test-takers; scoring of the test; plus a range of psychometric services, such as question bias analysis. For more information on our Test Administration Services, see below.
What will this test tell you?
Test-takers who score well on this test will have demonstrated that they have the ability to read, comprehend, reason, and problem-solve using the type of texts that they will have to deal with on the job.
What does it include?
A typical test consists of 25 multiple-choice questions tailored to the role as well as an answer key and full test instructions.
How long does it take to develop and how much much does it cost?
±10 DAYS | $ 2 500 USD
What other services could we provide?
Upon request, we can also provide a wide range of test administration services, including building the test, communicating with test-takers; providing technical support to test-takers; scoring of the test; plus a range of psychometric services, such as question bias analysis. For more information on our Test Administration Services, see below.
What will this test tell you?
Test-takers who score well on this test can use inductive and deductive reasoning to solve job-relevant problems.
What does it include?
A typical test consists of 25 multiple-choice questions tailored to the role as well as an answer key and full test instructions.
How long does it take to develop and how much much does it cost?
±10 DAYS | $ 2 500 USD
What other services could we provide?
Upon request, we can also provide a wide range of test administration services, including building the test, communicating with test-takers; providing technical support to test-takers; scoring of the test; plus a range of psychometric services, such as question bias analysis.For more information on our Test Administration Services, see below.
What will this test tell you?
By demonstrating that, when faced with job-relevant workplace scenarios, they know which actions to take and which to avoid, test-takers who score well on this test are likely to work well with others and enhance your organisation’s reputation.
What does it include?
A test typically consists of 20 multiple-choice questions tailored to suit the role and scored using the ‘most/least appropriate’ method as well as the answer key and full test instructions.
How long does it take to develop and how much much does it cost?
±10 DAYS | $ 4 500 USD
What other services could we provide?
Upon request, we can also provide a wide range of test administration services, including building the test, communicating with test-takers; providing technical support to test-takers; scoring of the test; plus a range of psychometric services, such as question bias analysis. For more information on our Test Administration Services, see below.
OTHER
What will this test tell you?
Applicants who score well on this test can read, process, comprehend, and synthesise relevant information from multiple diverse job-relevant sources, such as emails, reports, publications and speeches, and provide well-reasoned recommendations and solutions to problems likely to be encountered on the job. Case studies are particularly well suited to managerial roles.
What does it include:
A custom-built case study question pack includes materials from various information sources along with candidate instructions, content points and a mark scheme for graders.
How long does it take to develop and how much much does it cost?
±5 DAYS | $ 2 500 USD
What other services we could provide:
Upon request, we can also provide a wide range of test administration services, including building the test, communicating with test-takers, providing technical support to test-takers, scoring of the test and grading services. See our Test Administration Services below for more information.
What will this assessment tell you?
The information gathered from these inventories provides decision-makers with a diversity of behavioural insights including candidate thinking styles, coping styles when under stress, management styles, as well as interpersonal preferences.
What does it include?
Candidate communications, online administration, individual feedback, a comprehensive personality report on each applicant as well as input from a psychologist specialising in analysis of the personality of decision-makers.
How long does it take and how much does it cost?
±5 DAYS | $ 250 USD per candidate
What other services we could provide?
Additional one-on-one candidate feedback sessions as well as personalised development plans. Please contact us should wish to know more.
What is this service?
Do you want to be confident that your employees can demonstrate that they possess a certain set of skills or body of knowledge? If so, a test that certifies as much might be what you need. We develop customised certification tests to help applicants or staff demonstrate their proficiency in a specific knowledge or skill domain.
What does it include?
A certification test with questions derived from a question bank tailored to the area you want to certify. Additionally, all test instructions and scoring protocols are provided.
How long does it take and how much does it cost?
Please enquire as it depends on variables such as the scope of the certification programme, the duration as well as the number of individuals that require certification.
What other services could we provide?
We also offer a service to independently administer your certification programme, taking care of test communications, test administration, test-taker technical support, invigilation and scoring of the test. Contact us if you would like us to act as your certification authority.
What are Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs)?
MMIs are a simulation of a typical ‘day-in-the-life’ of the role that you wish to assess applicants for. Candidates ‘walk’ through six to nine short, independent assessments at a series of ‘stations’ in a timed circuit. At each station, candidates are required to deal with a different job-relevant problem that a typical employee in this role may encounter during a working day. Respondents then talk through how they would respond and are evaluated by different raters at each station.
What will this assessment tell you?
Candidates who score well on this form of assessment can manage ambiguity and complexity, think and act strategically, and embrace innovation and creativity. Our MMIs can be tailored to focus specifically on those attributes and values that you would most like to assess.
What is included?
In collaboration with you, we will design the MMI, create as many required stations as needed for your assessment and provide all necessary materials and training in order for you to carry it out effectively.
How long will it take and how much will it cost?
Please enquire.
What additional services could we provide?
We can support the delivery of your MMIs on an online platform; thus, facilitating remote administration. We also offer tools, such as SAMMI, which use the latest machine learning technology to automate candidate scoring.
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What are Job-Fit Questionnaires (JFQs)?
Are you struggling with high candidate volumes with many applicants not coming near the requirements for the job? Are you tired of having to manually review large quantities of job applications that do not meet even the basic job requirements? In that case, a job-fit questionnaire (JFQ) might be for you.
JFQs serve to ensure that all of the candidates whose applications you look at meet the job opening requirements in terms of experience and job proficiency. The questionnaire is filled out online either together with the regular application or in lieu of one. The end result allows you to automatically eliminate from consideration applicants that do not meet your requirements. JFQs save you time and allow you to be as strict or relaxed as you like in applying your job requirements.
What will this assessment tell you?
Not only will frivolous applications be eliminated automatically, but candidates who do make it through a JFQ are also significantly more likely to meet your job requirements.
What is included?
In collaboration with you, we will design the JFQ, draw up applicant instructions, explain the scoring protocol and show you how to manage the results.
How long will it take and how much will it cost?
±5 DAYS | ±$ 2 500 USD
What additional services could we provide?
We can support the delivery of your JFQ in an online platform and assist applicants during the completion process. Please enquire for more information.
What are Organizational-Fit Questionnaires (OFQ)?
There are many great reasons to work at your organization. However, like at all workplaces, certain aspects of your environment might not be for everyone. Maybe it is working under high levels of ambiguity, or perhaps your organization has mobility and hardship demands. An Organizational-Fit Questionnaire (OFQ) allows potential applicants a realistic career preview. Before applying for a job, applicants complete an OFQ, which gives them instant feedback on their organizational fit. Based on their automated score, they are either encouraged to apply or asked to reconsider.
What will this assessment tell you?
The OFQ serves two purposes. Firstly, it discourages applicants that may not be a good fit for a career in your organization. Secondly, those who are encouraged to apply have been given a realistic job preview.
What is included?
In collaboration with you, we will design the OFQ, draw-up applicant instructions, explain the scoring protocol and show you how to set it up.
How long will it take and how much will it cost?
±5 DAYS | ±$ 2 500 USD
What additional services could we provide?
We can support the delivery of your OFQ in an online platform. Please enquire for more information.
What is this service?
Have you developed your own test, or have you been sent a test to use, but are not sure if it is any good? We will provide quality assurance for your test by having it reviewed by testing experts. Each question will be checked for bias, clarity, relevance, and language. We will also ensure that your test instructions meet the necessary requirements as well as provide advice on content points and mark schemes.
How long will it take and how much will it cost?
±1-2 DAYS | ±$ 500 USD per day
What additional services could we provide?
We can support the delivery of your test on an online platform and also assist applicants during the completion process. Please enquire for more information.
ADMINISTRATION
What is included?
At Anthro, we offer a wide range of test administration services. Should you desire, we can:
- build a test for you either on your organisation’s dedicated testing platform or host it on a platform with your organisation’s own branding;
- provide your test-takers with specific tips and advice to maximise their chances of success;
- provide your test-takers with suitable practice test questions with a full answer key and detailed explanation of why answers are right or wrong;
- send your test-takers email notifications and respond to their queries;
- provide test-takers with 24/7 technical support during the test window;
- score your test outside a test platform;
- conduct a dedicated feedback survey and provide full results and analysis of client satisfaction levels.
To find out which online test administration services are right for you and your organisation, simply contact us.
What is included?
At Anthro, we provide a variety of quality assurance processes to ensure that all candidates’ open-ended written responses are graded with consistent accuracy and precision, independent of the grader.
Our test-grading services include:
- training your Subject Matter Experts in how to interpret a mark scheme, record grades, raise issues, etc.;
- setting the standard among your Subject Matter Experts before they begin grading;
- using a variety of quality assurance processes, such as Gold Standard Seeding, to accurately assess grader performance and ensure accuracy and precision;
- providing detailed feedback so as to ensure the highest quality of grader performance.
We can also provide your organisation with suitably-trained and experienced, independent graders when either you do not have the required expertise in-house or, due to other commitments, it is simply not available for grading purposes. To find out which open-ended test grading services are right for you and your organisation, simply contact us.
What is this service?
Would you like to know if your tests are valid, reliable, and fair? We offer a range of psychometric services, including classical test theory analysis and item response theory analysis. These statistical methods will tell you if your individual test questions measured what you intended them to measure and whether they were bias-free.
How long will it take and how much will it cost?
±1-2 DAYS | ±$ 1000 USD per day
What additional services could we provide?
Please contact us to learn more about using longitudinal psychometrics to track your tests’ performance over time. Please enquire for more information.
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Political Affairs Officer
Anthro didn’t come with ready-made solutions, they listened and tailored their assessments to suit our needs, which really made working with them even more rewarding. My colleagues and I needed to fill a roster of who were ready to go and do a job at a moment’s notice, people with the rights skills, knowledge, experience, and most importantly attitude, for the field.
We had some issues with online testing in the past. I wanted to make sure that test-takers weren’t cheating – just copying stuff off the internet – stuff like that. We also didn’t want to spend weeks on end grading essays. And in the end, we wanted to make sure that we did our assessment process in-line with our rather complicated staffing policies to avoid any internal justice hold-ups. We had a pretty good idea of what we didn’t want – we just didn’t know how to get where we wanted to be.
We came across Anthro and what I appreciated most was that they really listened to us and understood our context because of their experience working exclusively with international governmental organizations. They didn’t come along with any ready-made solutions – they just wanted to understand our needs. The process of talking through what we wanted helped us to clarify in our own minds what we needed to do, and we ended up giving them a pretty clear picture of what mattered most. They did the rest while we got on with our important and highly specialized work.
I think it helped me to realize that although I knew what we required, we didn’t have the time, tools, or expertise to make it happen. The people at Anthro came up with some pretty neat solutions, which ended up saving us loads of time and effort and the admin side of things became hassle-free. I would definitely recommend them if you’re looking for assessments that are tailor-made, efficient, and sensitive to your context.
KIM
Counter Terrorism
We were stuck with the hiring of a director-level position with far too many applications. We were under a lot of pressure given the high visibility of this role. We decided to turn to Anthro for help. They listened to us and really went the extra mile to understand our needs. We explained how important this role was to our office and they suggested that we not only assess our applicants’ job knowledge but also their strategic thinking and people skills. They developed both a bespoke case study and situational judgement test for us. I was really impressed by the authenticity of these tests. It was like a little work sample where applicants had to show us how they would handle a variety of real-world, job-relevant situations.
Because of the political sensitivity of this position, and because some of the applicants were known to us, we decided to ask Anthro to take care of the test administration for us. They took care of everything, from building the test in an online platform, communicating with candidates, and processing the results. Afterwards, they handed over a complete information pack which included a complete audit trail in case any questions should arise about the outcome of this assessment process later on.
The data we got from this more comprehensive assessment process was definitely worth it. We got to see a completely different side of our applicant pool than our normal CV screen and interview process would ever have shown us. It really helped us mitigate the risk inherent in these high profile hiring decisions and help with our diversity outcome.
I would definitely recommend Anthro to hiring managers dealing with difficult job openings. Anthro was professional and stuck with us until the job was done. I would highly recommend them.
