Non-Profit Tests

Non-profit skills tests evaluate the skills, aptitudes, and competencies of candidates for a position in a non-profit organisation.

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What is a non-profit skills test?

The rise in popularity for charity jobs has meant that recruiters can have a wide range of applicants to choose from when they are looking for a new employee.

Non-profit skills tests allow a recruiter to ensure that the candidates possess the right skills and attributes that will make them successful in the role they have applied for.

With a wide range of job roles available in the charity sector, from management through to marketing, fundraising and administration, it is important that recruiters have access to robust ways of assessing potential candidates to reduce the cost per hire. Adding non-profit skills tests to the application process makes finding the right candidate for the right position more straightforward and simple, with real, usable data.

What is a non-profit skills test?
Why use pre-employment testing for the non-profit sector?
Which specific tests should you use?
Non-Profit Tests FAQs

About the Non-Profit Tests

The non-profit tests are designed to be scalable, which means that it can be given to a wide number of applicants all at the same time.

It is an assessment that can be taken remotely, so all applicants receive a link to take the tests via email. The tests are quick and simple for the applicant to access, and when they have completed it the results are available in an easy to read report.

The questions are relevant and simple in content; offering insight into what each candidate is capable of and how they can learn and grow in the position. It gives valuable, objective data points that can be used to choose the highest performing candidate to take forward to the next stage of the process, allowing recruiters a measure of a candidate’s potential without bias.

Why use pre-employment testing for the non-profit sector?

The non-profit sector offers a range of employment opportunities. Some roles are similar in other industries - like jobs in finance, human resources, and administration. Others are more specific to working for a charity, such as fundraising, grant writing and marketing. What all these roles have in common is the specific skills, attributes and competencies that are needed to be successful in the non-profit sector.

Pre-employment testing is a simple and effective way to get results based on quantifiable data. Through questions that are role and industry-specific, each applicant has the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge by answering the same, standard questions. By making the tests standardised, the answers given have no bias and are quantifiable. The tests are usually structured with multiple-choice or Likert scale questions, and they do not take too much time for the candidates to answer.

For recruiters, offering pre-employment assessments as part of the recruitment process takes several human factors out, making it less labour-intensive to get data that can be used to make the right decision. Because the tests can be given to all the candidates at the same time, it is a great way to narrow down a larger candidate pool without unnecessary time spent in interviews.

Choosing the right candidate for the right role is much simpler and easier when there is accurate, unbiased, and quantifiable data to use - choosing the top performers who can demonstrate the skills and competencies that will make them successful in the future.

View a sample report

Results for the Non-Profit Tests along with other assessments the candidate takes will be compiled to produce a candidate report.

The report is automatically generated and available both online and as a downloadable pdf so they can be shared with other team members and employees alike.

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Which specific tests should you use?

The following tests are useful in measuring the quality of your hires for non-profit positions:

Teamwork test
Personality test
Verbal reasoning test
Numerical reasoning test

Teamwork test

Teamwork is a highly important skill in the non-profit sector as to be successful in achieving the organization's goal requires effective cooperation between team members. By working collaboratively an organisation is more effective at solving complex problems, generating new ideas, and coordinating individual activities to achieve a common goal.

The teamwork test evaluates an individual's ability to work successfully with others by assessing them on the essential skills, attitudes, and behaviours required to be a productive team member. To assess these skills, candidates are presented with a hypothetical scenario and must state how they would respond to the situation.

Personality test

One of the most important things about working in the non-profit sector is having a passion for the cause - and this is something that isn't in every candidate's personality.

A personality test is usually presented as a series of statements, which the candidate has to rate on a scale depending on how they feel the statement describes them, and their behaviour at work. The personality tests are not usually timed.

The data provided by the personality test can be used by recruiters to assess a candidate based on the personality traits that they want to see in their employees, whether that is empathy or leadership. Personality tests are also useful in assessing whether a candidate has the right cultural fit for the company, too.

Verbal reasoning test

Verbal reasoning tests are designed to assess a candidate based on their ability to read, understand and analyse data that is presented in text.

The candidate will be presented with a passage of text followed by a statement or question that has multiple choice answers. A candidate needs to use the information in the paragraph to decide if the question or statement is true, false or cannot be said.

Verbal reasoning skills are an essential part of communication, teamwork and leadership skills as well as an indicator of general learnability.

Numerical reasoning test

Although a numerical reasoning test is based on numbers and data, it is not really a maths test. The candidate will be presented with data in graphs or tables, followed by a question with multiple choice answers. To find the right answer, a candidate might need to complete a simple calculation using basic operators (addition, subtraction, multiplication or division) while under timed test conditions.

Although this test does need some mathematical knowledge, a high-scoring candidate is one who is adept at problem solving and thinks logically.

Our test platform

Our platform offers an extensive library of hundreds of tests, giving you the flexibility to select and combine them in any way that suits your hiring needs. From understanding specific role requirements to assessing general cognitive abilities, our diverse library ensures you can tailor your assessment process precisely.

Multi-format.: Our test questions come in various formats, including multiple-choice, true and false, ranking and situational judgment, all ensuring comprehensive candidate assessment.
Role-specific simulations.: Experience real-world scenarios with our role-specific simulations, providing accurate insights into candidates' performance, readiness and fit for the position.
Adaptive scoring.: Our adaptive scoring system evaluates responses in real-time, by adjusting to the candidate's ability level, enhancing accuracy and reliability.

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Our subject matter experts are rigorously vetted and typically have several years of experience working in their industries and hold advanced credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What skills should non-profits look for?

Functional skills related to the job role are only part of the skill set that makes a candidate suitable for a role in the non-profit sector.

Other skills and competencies like enthusiasm and dedication to the cause are important, as are other transferable skills like communication, teamwork and adaptability. Proactive candidates who are comfortable taking the initiative and also completing the routine work that is needed.

Are the non-profit tests difficult?

The non-profit tests are simple in both content and structure to make it accessible for every applicant, but they are designed to be challenging in order to provide data for the recruitment team to use.

Just by being presented as an assessment that needs to be taken under exam conditions, including a strict time limit, the non-profit tests provide results that are quantifiable and have no unconscious bias.

What is the cost for Neuroworx's non-profit tests?

We believe in simple, transparent pricing. We operate monthly and annual subscriptions so you can pick the perfect plan for you. Don't worry if you're not sure: you can always upgrade or downgrade later, or speak to us to discuss the option of a custom made plan to fit your needs. This is all you ever pay – no set-up or hidden fees.

Can I get a free trial?

Yes, sign up (no credit card required) and we'll give you a 7-day trial completely free. You'll get unlimited access to create as many jobs and test as many candidates as you like. You can cancel any time and you won't be charged anything.

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