Many frequently asked questions are answered here.
Find answers to your question below or contact us.
Is SciRec mobile device compatible?
Yes, you can use our platform on mobile devices. However, for the best experience we recommend you use a desktop or laptop computer. This is especially important for candidates taking assessments as it can be harder to enter answers on a small screen and without a physical keyboard.
How do I choose the right assessments?
Expert advice on assessment selection and weighting is included in the cost of assessment for a job vacancy. In addition, or system can suggest assessments relevant to the needs of your organization and the particular position being filled.
How do you validate your assessments?
All of our assessments are validated through via varying methods. Some assessments are well-established scientific assessments with a long track record of reliability and validity for employment purposes. Our original assessments are validated using one or more of these approaches:
Convergent/divergent validity – comparing their results to existing assessments to ensure agreement or uniqueness
Item Response Theory (IRT) – the relationship between a person’s underlying trait and their probability of answering an item accordingly
Consensus of expert opinions
We also consider the perceptions (face validity) of those taking the assessments, to ensure that the relevance and usefulness of the questions is clear.
What makes your assessments different from others?
All our assessments are scientifically validated, and are backed up by solid science showing demonsrating their utility as predictors of on-the-job perfomance. Our process is proprietary, and aimed at delivering highly predictive assessments in minimal time. Many other firms offer tests that are not scientifically validated and do not accurately predict on-the-job performance.
How much time do candidates spend being assessed?
While this varies based on selections, our system is designed for rapid assessment under 20 minutes in most cases. You also have the option for longer assessments for finalist candidates.
Can I write my own unique or existing assessments?
Yes, our robust platform has all the most common question types (and even some uncommon ones), and scoring options and weighting to meet nearly any needs.
In which languages are SciRec assessments available?
At present, our platform is only available in English. However, we plan to add other languages in future and are happy to accommodate clients who require other languages. If you need additional languages, please contact us here.
Can I write my own unique or existing assessments?
Yes, our robust platform has all the most common question types (and even some uncommon ones), and scoring options and weighting to meet nearly any needs.
Does the platform have anti-cheating technology?
Yes, we use several methods to protect against cheating: forced full screen (violations logged), pasting disabled, and some assessment items can help detect dishonest patterns of responding.
Do candidates see the results of their assessments?
Optionally, yes. This is a setting controlled by the assessing company.