Gen Alpha may never have to write a resume: Over 75% of employers are now using personality and skills tests in hiring
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Traditional job application methods, like submitting resumes, are being replaced by personality and skills tests among employers. Approximately 76% of companies now use some form of skills assessment in their hiring process. This shift is driven by the desire to find more predictive indicators of on-the-job success; 71% of employers prefer testing over resumes. Companies such as Olive Garden and FedEx are leading this trend, reporting increased satisfaction with new hires who underwent skills testing compared to traditional hiring methods.
By the time Gen Alpha enters the job market, traditional methods of applying will likely be replaced with personality tests as a more effective hiring tool.
76% of employers currently utilize skills tests to assess candidates, highlighting a significant shift in recruitment practices as traditional resumes decline.
Employers are satisfied with hires made through skills tests; 84% report contentment versus 80% overall satisfaction with all hires in the job market.
71% of employers believe that skills testing is more predictive of job performance than traditional resumes, illustrating a preference for modern assessment methods.
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