FAQ

 

eSkill’s subject library covers popular IT, English language, and Office software products. You can see our subject list here. More are on their way, and your suggestions are most welcome.

Is eSkill appropriate for e-learning as well as screening?

Yes, as a test score report includes a skill-gap analysis and educational question explanations. Employees can easily be given access to tests and their score reports.

Where do you get your questions developed under the subjects you have available?

eSkill has a network of Subject Matter Experts that are contracted to develop, maintain, and peer-review test question content.

Are your tests validated?

eSkill’s test content and process has been reviewed and validated by independent, well-recognized Industrial Psychologists specializing in assessment validation. A copy of their report is available upon request.

For practical and legal purposes, any pre-employment test is best used as one of multiple points of consideration for employment, rather than as the sole determinant.

Do you have Simulation Testing?

Yes, eSkill does offer simulation testing and is continuing to expand its interactive testing tools. In contrast to most competitive simulations, eSkill simulations allow multiple correct answers to be scored correctly, rather than scoring test takers as incorrect for using an alternative solution.

eSkill’s simulation testing ensures your candidates are confronted with practical situations, and their skill levels evaluated according to their real-time efficiency. Simulated environments evaluate candidates’ knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and speed of response, in just one assessment.

You can administer simulations that aim at testing both computer-related skills (as in the case of MS Office application simulators), and communication or listening skills usually required in job positions like call center representatives.

Can you send me a demo?

eSkill has a 5-minute Flash demo you can watch online. See flash demo.

You may view an online tour, or have a live demo with one of our team members. Email us at info@eskill.com, or just call us at (866) 537-5455 or (978) 649-8010 if you’re outside the U.S.

What are the minimum system requirements to run the eSkill software?

The eSkill web application is compatible with Internet Explorer 7 or greater, as well as Fire Fox 3.0 or greater.

If you have IE 7 installed on Mac, it should work without problems.

To download these eSkill-compatible browsers at no charge, go to these links:

Any Hardware system that can run IE7 effectively should be adequate, with Pentium III, 700 MHz, 128 M RAM as a suggested minimum. Using eSkill also requires a minimum 56 kbps Internet connection.

How long has eSkill been in business?

eSkill was founded in 2000, and began developing its test content and next generation test design software with the support of the University of Massachusetts. Our most popular commercial product, Express Test, launched in 2003, has been used by thousands of HR departments, staffing firms, consulting groups, and other organizations in multiple countries.

Can you send me a list of your customers so I can check for references?

We will shortly be publishing a list of companies opting-in to our public list, and in the meantime we are pleased to provide references upon request.

What method of payment do I use to sign-up?

You can sign up online with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or PayPal. eSkill is a secure Verisign partner. We do not retain your credit card information, and do not automatically renew your subscription when it expires.

For help, please contact info@eSkill.com.