More about the TestGorilla Communication test
The Communication skills test evaluates communication skills clearly and effectively using professional etiquette. This English communication skills test assesses both written and verbal communication, as well as non-verbal cues and active listening.
Available languages: English, Spanish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Polish, Norwegian
Test type:
Administration time:
8 minutes
Difficulty level:
Intermediate
Number of questions:
16 questions per test, 88 questions in the question bank
Test type:
Administration time:
8 minutes
Difficulty level:
Intermediate
Number of questions:
16 questions per test, 88 questions in the question bank
Scoring benchmarks
Benchmarks are available for various education levels (ranging from some high school education to Master’s degree or higher), business functions (from administrative to software development), and seniority levels (junior to senior).
Psychometric properties of the Communication test
The metrics reported below are based on a sample size (N) of at least 1,000 candidates unless indicated otherwise.
Reliability and validity | Sufficient data available | Analyses and checks conducted | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
Reliability | ✔ | ✔ | Acceptable |
Content validity | ✔ | ✔ | Acceptable |
Face validity | ✔ | ✔ | Acceptable |
Construct validity | ✔ | ✔ | Acceptable |
Criterion-related validity | ✔ | ✔ | Acceptable |
Group differences | |||
Age differences | Pending | Pending | Pending |
Gender differences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ethnicity differences | Pending | Pending | Pending |
Reliability: Cronbach’s alpha coefficient = .71
Face validity: Candidates rated this test as accurately measuring their skills (average score of 4.37 out of 5.00).
Criterion-related validity: Candidates with higher scores on this Communication test received higher average ratings from the hiring team during the selection process (r = .33).
For an in-depth look at interpreting test results, please take a look at our Science series articles: How to interpret test fact sheets (part 1): Reliability, and How to interpret test fact sheets (part 2): Validity.
For an explanation of the various terms, please refer to our Science glossary.
Use these tests with the Communication test
We believe that multi-measure testing is essential in a holistic hiring process because it examines the candidate as a whole, including technical skills, soft skills, and personality. Below are some tests we recommend using alongside the Communication test.
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Understanding Instructions
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