Architect Test
When looking to fill an architect position, it's important to make sure that the candidate has the skills necessary to do the job. An architect skills test can help ensure that the candidate is a good fit for the position.
No credit card required See pricing
Hiring teams that use Test Candidates
What is an architect skills test?
An architect is a specific type of designer who plans and organizes the creation of buildings. This involves long processes of planning, sketching, discussing and improving on designs as well as overseeing the process of creating the building.
The architect skills test is well structured and uses multiple-choice questions to assess a wide variety of skills that are needed to be an architect. This test can be used at any stage of the hiring process to recognize candidates who have a high level of skill and would be well suited for the architect job.
Some of the skills the test focuses on are problem solving, communication and teamwork.
What are the benefits of using the architect skills test for pre-screening?
Using the architect skills test for pre-screening is useful and saves both money and time for the company. This can highlight the candidates who have the ability to progress further into interviews by understanding who has the skills an architect needs. Candidates can do this at home on their own time instead of coming into the office requiring an employee's time and resources.
Different skills are focused on throughout the architect skills test. These include problem solving, abstract reasoning and spatial reasoning. As architects work closely with builders and construction workers they also need soft skills. Some of the soft skills assessed are communication, teamwork and adaptability.
The architect skills test removes all unconscious bias as it withholds personal information such as experience, gender and age when showing the answers to the employer. This ensures that decisions are made based on the answers from the skills test and nothing else.
Using this in the pre-screening stage can guarantee that the best applicants are moving forward and contain the right skill level to complete the job.
As well as an architect, this skills test could be used for other professions, such as:Any - Interior designer
- Clothes designer
- Games designer
- Structual engineer
- Surveyor
How our test measures architect skills
Test questions are designed to assess industry-specific technical skills, soft skills, aptitude and suitable personality dimensions. Our data-driven approach provides results that enable you to determine how suited is a candidate for the role.
Depending on the type of question, the format of the test may vary. Multiple-choice questions are used to measure aptitude, technical skills and soft skills, while agreement on a Likert scale assesses suitable personality dimensions. Skills tests ensure that candidates are being evaluated in a precise and impartial manner, their results demonstrating the true knowledge and potential of each test taker.
The characteristics required to be an architect were determined by looking at the skills and abilities listed in the US Department of Labor’s O*NET database, which collects data from professionals in various fields.
O*NET is the largest database of its kind, providing detailed information about occupations and the requirements for each role.
Our team of I/O psychologists and psychometrics worked closely with subject-matter experts to create an extensive question bank that can be used to test multiple candidates. We also conducted rigorous field testing with a representative sample of candidates to ensure that the questions were reliable and valid.
Test scores are averaged together to give an overall score. The average score is compared to other candidates' scores to ensure there is no bias toward certain candidates.
Our architect test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.
Architect Test FAQs
What skills should I look for when hiring an architect?
An architect needs a wide variety of skills, so when you’re hiring one you should make sure to assess a broad range. A few which are crucial are problem solving, adaptability, communication and abstract thinking. An architect works closely with lots of people so soft skills are just as important as hard skills.
When is it best to use this test?
This test can be used at any stage of the hiring process, however, using it in the pre-screening stage can be the most efficient. This way the candidates can complete the test at home, requiring minimal from your company and then the strongest candidates achieving over 70% can be invited in for the next stage.
Can I see what the test is like?
Yes, of course. You can try the test for free by signing up for a free trial.
Are these tests available in my plan?
We have a range of plans available. The difference between the plans is the number of test attempts permitted, not the type of tests. All our plans include our full test suite comprising all tests and all levels.