General Laborer
Use this short pre-employment test to find hard workers for a variety of entry level jobs.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose: The General Laborer Test will help you find capable, hard workers for entry level jobs such as prep and set up, equipment cleaning, moving, stocking or assembling product or providing general assistance in a variety of industries and work settings.
About This Test: This test will take most candidates approximately 30 minutes. It consists of 2 parts:
- An untimed personality assessment
- A 12-minute timed General Reasoning Test
What the Report Gives You: A graphical display of personality trait scores, feedback regarding strengths and developmental concerns, explanation of aptitude results and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process:
- Immediate score report upon completion.
- Proctoring desirable but not required.
- The use of mobile phones is discouraged.
Options: Contact us to learn how we can customize the test content for your hiring process or the way information is presented in the report to meet your specifications.
Target Group: We recommend using this test for jobs requiring general labor in manufacturing, retail, commercial, public or private enterprises.
Sample Personality Item:
For the statement on the left |
| For the statement on the right | |||||
I put forth a great deal of effort at work because my real passion is my career. |
I come to work and do what is asked of me, but my real enjoyment in life is when I go home. |
Sample Questions for General Reasoning Test | |||
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Sample verbal reasoning item: House is to dwelling as car is to ___________. | (A) transportation | ||
Sample numerical reasoning item: Which comes next in this series? 3 6 9 19 22 25 | (A) 118 | ||
Sample logic item: Assume the first two statements are true.
| Is the last statement:
(A) True |
(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The General Laborer Evaluates:
Less Desirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
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Slower to learn – Not very observant | General Reasoning | Quicker to learn; observant & insightful |
Argumentative, critical, demeaning | Agreeableness | Pleasant, easy going, respectful |
Fails to live up to promises | Conscientiousness / Dependability | Reliable, dependable |
Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Stability / Maturity | Calm, level-headed, handles stress well |
Doesn’t want to coordinate with others | Teamwork | Able to coordinate and work cooperatively |
Sensitive about people’s feelings, focuses on feelings vs. business goals | Tough-mindedness / Ruggedness | Hard-nosed all about business objectives, able to make difficult decisions |
Does the minimum | Work Drive | Willing to go the extra mile |
Validity Information: Click here to view RA's Technical Manual for details about test dimension development, reliability & validity.
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