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Attention to Detail Tests

  

  

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A skill that seems to be missing from employees and job applicants these days is that of "attention to detail".  It's a very popular search term for people who visit our web site.  

But what exactly are "attention to detail" skills?  What does it mean to the HR person who's analyzing or writing job descriptions?   And what does it mean to the job applicant?  We suspect that, like many other necessary job skills, it means a lot of different things to different people.  

But here's our take on it. Our Attention to Detail tests come in two flavors...

• Checking Test (as in checking for accuracy):  The applicant will look at two names/numbers/email address/phone numbers and determine if they are the same or different.  There is a time limit so the user must make decisions quickly and move along.

• Data Entry Accuracy:  This tests measure the applicant's ability to correctly enter information (names/addresses, etc) into contact fields.  Do they have the attention to detail skills to enter the information accurately?  This test will tell you. 

Might there be other definitions of attention to detail?  Surely there are.  But these are the ones our clients request the most and as a result the ones we offer.