School Counselor Test

When looking to fill a school counselor position, it's important to make sure that the candidate has the skills necessary to do the job. A school counselor skills test can help ensure that the candidate is a good fit for the position.

  • What is a school counselor skills test?

    The school counselor skills test is an online multiple-choice assessment that can be used to evaluate the suitability of applicants for the role. The test assesses prospective employees across a number of key skills essential for success as a school counselor, such as effective and appropriate communication, strong listening ability, empathy and emotional intelligence.

    The test is a simple addition to the recruitment process and, when used early on, can assist in streamlining large candidate pools into a manageable cohort that possess the essential qualities you are seeking. The practical insight the test results offer means hiring decisions can be made based on data, avoiding bias and ensuring objectivity.

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  1. What is a school counselor skills test?
  2. What are the benefits of using the school counselor skills test for pre-screening?
  3. How our test measures school counselor skills
  4. School Counselor Test FAQs

Identify the best candidates and hire faster

Our pre-employment tests let you drill down to the best candidates at the click of a button.

  • Find those candidates who will excel in the role.

    Select the assessments that match the skills or behaviours for the position. You can test for software or coding competency, soft skills like teamwork, or personality traits, to be sure those who pass have high potential.

  • Reduce costs and time.

    No more laborious sifting of resumes or cover letters. Pick your ideal assessment mix, invite your applicants to take them, see the results in your dashboard. Get to the interview stage fast.

  • Eliminate bias.

    All your candidates take the assessments on a level playing field. Only their results determine whether they get shortlisted.

  • What are the benefits of using the school counselor skills test for pre-screening?

    A school counselor can be a tricky role to recruit for, particularly when evaluating applicants using CVs and application forms alone. Although informative, these fail to evidence practical skills and many applicants may, on paper, have similar levels of experience and skill.

    The school counselor skills test provides your recruitment team with data on candidates’ skills strengths through a selection of focused question sections.

    Excellent communication skills are essential for a school counselor as they need to create a safe space for young people to talk; to listen actively, carefully and intuitively to their words; and to be able to engage thoughtfully and provide supportive responses where appropriate.

    The ability to do this successfully is evaluated through communication and interpersonal skills questions, which ask candidates to select which course of action they would take if presented with a certain scenario or communication challenge. These questions gauge levels of empathy and integrity alongside practically effective communication and general social skills.

    Emotional intelligence questions add another layer to this exploration by illuminating how candidates perceive, use, understand and manage emotions.

    Accountability questions explore character and sense of responsibility, vital for such a sensitive and impactful role. These are also structured so candidates select the appropriate response to a scenario from multiple-choice options.

    It is important to hire the right person to fill your school counselor vacancy. With easy-to-read results profiles providing insight into the key skills above, by using the school counselor skills test your hiring team will be able to increase the speed and quality of recruitment decisions, making the process more efficient and effective.

    Many similar professions also need the skills and attributes to be successful psychologists. This makes the test a valuable addition to the recruitment process for several roles, including:

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How our test measures school counselor skills

Test questions are designed to assess industry-specific technical skills, soft skills, aptitude and suitable personality dimensions. Our data-driven approach provides results that enable you to determine how suited is a candidate for the role.

Depending on the type of question, the format of the test may vary. Multiple-choice questions are used to measure aptitude, technical skills and soft skills, while agreement on a Likert scale assesses suitable personality dimensions. Skills tests ensure that candidates are being evaluated in a precise and impartial manner, their results demonstrating the true knowledge and potential of each test taker.

The characteristics required to be a school counselor were determined by looking at the skills and abilities listed in the US Department of Labor’s O*NET database, which collects data from professionals in various fields.

O*NET is the largest database of its kind, providing detailed information about occupations and the requirements for each role.

Our team of I/O psychologists and psychometrics worked closely with subject-matter experts to create an extensive question bank that can be used to test multiple candidates. We also conducted rigorous field testing with a representative sample of candidates to ensure that the questions were reliable and valid.

Test scores are averaged together to give an overall score. The average score is compared to other candidates' scores to ensure there is no bias toward certain candidates.

Our school counselor test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.

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  • Assessments

    A full suite of assessments

    Our platform comes with 12 tests across both foundation and advanced levels so they’re suitable for everyone. Including aptitude, behavioural and personality tests, you’ll have a full range of tests to help you find the candidates you’re seeking.

  • Analytics

    An array of candidate metrics

    For each of your candidates, you’ll be given a comprehensive report. Included will be all the metrics you need to build a detailed picture of each candidate and ensure you’re making the right hiring decisions.

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Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd

School Counselor Test FAQs

What skills and abilities should I assess when hiring a school counselor?

An effective school counselor needs to have an approachable manner, an excellent ability to listen and be able to create a dynamic where students feel comfortable to share their worries and feelings. These abilities can be evaluated through the school counselor skills test.

What qualifications are required to work as a school counselor?

To be a school counselor, applicants require a professional counseling qualification (at least at foundation degree or diploma level). They need experience working with children and adolescents and a valid safeguarding check. Registration with a professional body is also desirable.

Are these tests available in my plan?

We have a range of plans available. The difference between the plans is the number of test attempts permitted, not the type of tests. All our plans include our full test suite comprising all tests and all levels.

Can I see what the test is like?

Yes, of course. You can try the test for free by signing up for a free trial.

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Laurence Fishman, Partner, NLPCA

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