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Adaptability

Assesses candidates' adaptability, flexibility, and readiness for change in unfamiliar situations, crucial for dynamic work environments.

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Type
Soft skills
Time
2 min
Level
Basic
Languages
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Adaptability test: Identifying agile and resilient talent

Discover how candidates handle change, adapt to new circumstances, and embrace challenges with our Adaptability Test. It's specifically designed to measure adaptability, flexibility, and openness to change — qualities essential for thriving in today's fast-paced work environments. Make informed hiring decisions by selecting candidates who show exemplary agility and resilience.

Unique features of the Adaptability assessment

  • Precision-focused evaluation: Assesses specifically for adaptability, ensuring candidates have the ability to thrive in changeable contexts.
  • Scientifically-backed: Based on the Behavioral, Emotional, and Social Skills Inventory (BESSI), this test is grounded in leading-edge research.
  • Insightful feedback: Provides detailed insights into a candidate's willingness and ability to adapt, making your hiring process more efficient.
  • Broad applicability: Suitable for any role or industry where adaptability is a key success factor.
  • Engaging for candidates: Through relatable scenarios, it offers a positive test-taking experience, reflecting well on your recruitment process.

Topics covered in the Adaptability pre-employment test

Evaluated areas of adaptability include candidates' proficiency in:

  • Facing new challenges: Measures willingness to step out of comfort zones and tackle new experiences.
  • Adjusting to changes: Assesses how candidates adapt to changing environments and routines.
  • Learning agility: Evaluates the ability to quickly acclimate to new information and situations.
  • Flexibility: Tests for versatility in thinking and approach to problem-solving.
  • Openness to new ideas: Examines how effectively candidates entertain and engage with novel concepts.

Best use of the adaptability skills assessment test

This adaptability test is perfectly matched for roles that demand high levels of flexibility, including:

  • Project managers: Assessing adaptability ensures they can swiftly navigate project changes and unforeseen challenges.
  • Sales professionals: Ideal for evaluating their readiness to adjust strategies in volatile markets.
  • IT professionals: Perfect for ensuring they can keep up with rapid technological advancements and shifts.
  • Healthcare workers: Offers insights into their ability to adapt to fast-paced and ever-changing healthcare environments.
  • Start-up employees: A crucial skill for thriving in the dynamic and often unpredictable start-up ecosystem.

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Tiera Dobbins

Talent Acquisition Services & Operations Manager

Sarah Garner

Director of Recruitment and Outreach

Prem Kumar

Talent Acquisition Manager - Recruitment & Employer Branding

Alex Anderson

Learning & Development Specialist

Maximilian Rauschen

Head of Talent Acquisition

Matthias Schmeisser

Global Senior Director, Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

Charlie Boyle

Senior Lead, Talent Acquisition Policy, Operations & Technology

Janna Karwaski

Senior Director of Workforce Optimization