Civil Engineer Test

What is a civil engineer skills test?

When you are recruiting for a civil engineer, the civil engineer skills test is a pre-employment assessment that is designed to make finding the best applicants simple and straightforward.

The multiple-choice structure of the test, combined with the online access, means that candidates can take the test at home or wherever suits them best, and the recruitment team will receive their results which can be used as quantitative, unbiased, and reliable data to help them choose the candidates who can demonstrate that they have the necessary skills, aptitudes, attitudes, and knowledge to be successful in the role.

The test measures the hard and soft skills that are integral to the role; from understanding software and legislation to teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving. It is a short test that can be administered to a large number of candidates at the same time, reducing costs and time spent in the recruitment process and narrowing down a large candidate pool to only the applicants who have what it takes to be successful.

What are the benefits of using the civil engineering skills test for pre-screening?

A civil engineer usually needs at least a degree in Civil Engineering, and many are required to be accredited by the Institute of Civil Engineers. These prerequisites are easy for applicants to show on a CV or in an application form, but when it comes to the soft skills, aptitudes, and application of knowledge, a simple paper sift doesn't always cut it.

Civil engineers are responsible for creating residential buildings and public infrastructure. They create blueprints for things like airports, power plants, and stadiums, and analyze data about the potential costs of a project in terms of finance and the environment. They need to be aware of the importance of social and economic impact, as well as have a working knowledge of the relevant regulations and legislation.

Because there are so many different factors in the civil engineer role, including collaborating with other professionals and clients, using different design software like AUTOCAD, and producing feasibility studies, there is a depth and breadth of skill needed by a candidate that is not easy to assess in more traditional application processes.

With the civil engineer skills test, each candidate is asked the same questions, relevant to the aptitudes, soft skills, and job knowledge that are needed for success. The candidates have the same opportunity to demonstrate that not only do they possess the skills and knowledge but that they have the ability to use that knowledge in a real-world situation.

For the recruitment team, the results of the civil engineer test can be used as unbiased data to use when deciding on which candidates to take further into the process, ensuring that only the best qualified and skilled applicants are offered an interview.

The test could also be beneficial for recruiting for the following roles:

• Structural engineer
• Construction manager
• Construction design engineer
• Building surveyor
• Architect
• Surveyor

How our test measures civil engineer 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 account manager 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 civil engineer test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.