How do you measure teamwork?

As a soft skill, it is not easy to measure teamwork skills by looking at a resume. Even in an interview with the right questions, it can be hard to decide if a candidate is a good team player. Using a teamwork skills test puts the candidate in work-based scenarios with the opportunity to demonstrate through the actions they choose exactly how well they work as part of a team.

Who should be assessed for teamwork skills?

Teamwork skills are essential in almost every sector and in every type of industry, but they are definitely something that should be tested if you are recruiting for a job that involves lots of project work, or collaborating with colleagues in other departments. Teamwork skills are just as important for managers and leaders as they are for administrative staff, marketing teams, and those that are producing goods and services.

Are teamwork skill tests difficult?

The content of a teamwork test is not particularly challenging, but candidates might find it difficult to choose the most relevant responses under exam pressure. Some of the actions might seem to have similar consequences, so they will have to think about what would be the most effective way to approach the issue. This is similar to the pressure they might feel in the workplace, so it is a good way to see how they perform in a team.

When should you use a teamwork test?

Teamwork tests tend to be used in the early stages of the recruitment process, just after the initial sift through resumes has occurred. This is because the tests are easy to send to multiple applicants, so they are a good way to reduce an unwieldy candidate pool. Some companies will use a teamwork test as part of the assessment for things like promotions or to establish any training needs.

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Explore how candidates approach teamwork at work. Use the same questions to compare their judgement and focus your interviews.

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JUDGEMENT BY TOPIC

See how they approach it.

Explore strengths and the topics to discuss further.

Collaborating with othersStrong judgement

Sharing responsibilitySound judgement

Resolving differencesExplore further

The judgement behind the response.
A conversation you can focus.

WHAT THE TEST EXPLORES

Workplace judgement, made visible.

Explore candidates’ choices before you ask how they would put them into practice.

10questions10minutesSituational judgementquestion format

Collaborating with others

Consider how candidates approach the situation.

Sharing responsibility

Explore the judgement behind their choices.

Resolving differences

Focus a follow-up conversation on their response.

A RANGE OF DIFFICULTY

One test. Different abilities.

Explore different situations and the judgement behind each choice.

The Teamwork test presents workplace situations to explore candidates’ responses. Use the results to shape follow-up questions about relevant experience.

TESTS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES

English, plus 13 languages.

Assess candidates in the language they work in.

English
Chinese (simplified)
Japanese
Korean
Thai
Vietnamese
Indonesian
French
German
Spanish
Portuguese
Italian
Dutch
Arabic

Languages available across our test suite. Options vary by test and level.

TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION

Try a Teamwork question.

TeamworkWorkplace scenario

You are asked to collaborate with a colleague from another department on a critical project. You have worked with this colleague before and have transferred departments because of his lack of cooperation.

Your supervisor expects you to handle the project well.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using Teamwork in recruitment.

What does the Teamwork test assess?

The Teamwork test presents workplace situations involving collaborating with others, sharing responsibility and resolving differences. Candidates consider possible responses, giving you a consistent starting point for exploring their judgement and the reasoning behind their choices.

How can you use the Teamwork results?

Use the Teamwork results to focus follow-up questions on the situations that matter for your role. Ask candidates to explain a choice and describe a relevant experience. Their selected responses provide discussion points; they do not establish how someone will act in every real situation.

Which situations matter for your role?

Project teamsSharing responsibility and coordinating with others.
Customer service teamsSupporting colleagues while meeting shared priorities.
Cross-functional workConsidering how to resolve differences constructively.

SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

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BEFORE YOU START

Your Teamwork questions, answered.

Does the Teamwork test show how someone will behave at work?

It shows how candidates choose to respond to workplace situations. A selected response does not establish how they will behave in real work. Ask for a relevant example at interview.

Which Teamwork topics should matter for my role?

Start with the work the person will do. This page covers collaborating with others, sharing responsibility, resolving differences. Decide which of those areas matter for your role before reviewing results, and explore any specialist requirements separately.

Can I combine Teamwork with other tests?

Yes. Add Teamwork alongside other relevant tests in one assessment. Choose the combination for your role and review the total time before inviting candidates.

Can I assess real candidates for free?

Yes. Create your account, build an assessment and invite candidates. Your first 5 candidate results are free. No credit card is required.

What happens after my free results?

You pay per candidate result you unlock, rather than per test. There is no subscription or annual commitment. Check the pricing page for current rates.

How should I use the Teamwork results?

Compare results against the knowledge or ability your role needs. Use them to focus interviews and practical tasks, alongside relevant experience. A test score should not decide who you hire on its own.

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