Early careers assessments help organizations identify candidates most likely to succeed in non-managerial roles such as apprentices, interns, or graduates. These assessments can measure skills, potential, and role fit. We recommend choosing scientifically-backed, reliable, and valid assessments to ensure objectivity, accuracy, and legal defensibility in hiring.

The selection of assessment tools should be driven by the specific requirements and competencies of each role. For example, some skills assessments are ideal for roles where job-specific knowledge and skills are critical, while cognitive ability tests are more suited for roles requiring problem-solving and analytical thinking. Structured interviews can offer insights into a candidate's experience and cultural fit.

The key to success is using a combination of these tools that aligns with outcomes critical to the role. SHL's Early Careers Solution is a pre-built package that streamline this process, ensuring that assessments are optimized to meet your hiring needs and deliver valuable insights at every stage of the talent selection process.

SHL's skills assessments measure all 96 skills in our taxonomy, reporting back on a priority of skills that are most predictive of success in early careers roles. This set of skills has been identified through validation studies with thousands of organizations and insights from 45 years of experience and 45 billion data points.

It depends on candidate volume, dropout concerns, and how much you want to automate interviews. We recommend getting in touch to access our graduate blueprints, which offer research-backed guidance on the best assessment timing for your needs.