Time Management Test: Identify Top Performers Who Deliver Results on Time
Evaluate candidates' ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and optimize productivity with our scientifically-validated time management assessment.
- Situational judgment test that evaluates candidates' ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency, importance, and business impact
- Real-world workplace scenarios measuring deadline management, resource allocation, and organizational efficiency
- Scientifically-validated assessment with proven reliability coefficients and industry benchmarks
- Quick 12-minute assessment providing immediate, actionable insights for hiring decisions
- Bias-free evaluation focusing on demonstrated skills rather than background or experience

Improve Hiring Accuracy by 73%
- Identify candidates who consistently meet project deadlines and deliverables
- Reduce mis-hires in time-sensitive technical roles by objectively measuring prioritization skills
- Predict job performance with 87% accuracy through validated behavioral assessments
Reduce Time-to-Hire by 45 Days
- Screen candidates efficiently with 12-minute assessments instead of lengthy interviews
- Make data-driven decisions faster with instant scoring and candidate ranking
- Focus interview time on top performers identified through objective evaluation
Make Data-Driven Hiring Decisions
- Access detailed performance analytics and benchmarking data for informed choices
- Compare candidates objectively using standardized scoring and percentile rankings
- Eliminate hiring bias with skills-focused evaluation methodology
Task Prioritization
Evaluates a candidate’s ability to rank tasks by urgency, importance, and business impact. Candidates are tested on their capacity to make quick decisions on what needs attention first and how they manage their workload effectively.
Deadline Management
Measures a candidate’s ability to plan, schedule, and deliver work within specified timeframes. This skill is crucial for roles where meeting deadlines directly impacts business success and client satisfaction.
Resource Optimization
Assesses a candidate’s ability to allocate time, tools, and effort efficiently across multiple competing priorities. This competency is vital for managing workload, maximizing productivity, and maintaining high-quality output.
Workflow Efficiency
Tests the ability to streamline processes and eliminate bottlenecks. Candidates who excel in workflow efficiency can work smarter, reduce redundancy, and increase team productivity in deadline-sensitive environments.
Self-Management
Evaluates a candidate’s independence, self-direction, and ability to work effectively without constant oversight. Strong self-management ensures candidates can stay focused and organized, even in fast-paced or remote environments.
Distraction Management
Measures a candidate’s ability to maintain focus and minimize interruptions during critical work periods. This competency ensures that candidates can stay on task and complete work efficiently, even in environments filled with potential distractions.
Project Managers and Team Leads
Time management is essential for professionals who juggle multiple projects and coordinate team efforts. This test helps identify candidates who can prioritize tasks, allocate resources effectively, and meet deadlines consistently in fast-paced environments.
Developers and Engineers
In technical roles where time-sensitive problem-solving is crucial, this test evaluates a candidate’s ability to manage their workload, maintain focus, and meet delivery deadlines. It helps ensure you hire individuals who can deliver high-quality code on time.
Administrative and Operations Roles
For administrative professionals, the ability to manage a busy schedule and handle multiple responsibilities is key. This test assesses a candidate’s organizational skills, task prioritization, and ability to meet deadlines without supervision.
Role-Specific Scenarios
Tailor the test to match the specific time management challenges of different roles. For example, create project management scenarios focused on scheduling and resource allocation, or design developer-specific tasks to assess the ability to balance multiple deadlines in a coding environment.
Competency Weighting
Adjust the scoring to prioritize the competencies most relevant to your roles. For instance, emphasize deadline management and workflow efficiency for operational roles, or prioritize task prioritization and self-management for developers and technical leads.
Branding and Styling
Apply your company’s logo, color scheme, and custom messaging to deliver a seamless candidate experience. Branded assessments ensure consistency with your recruitment process and reinforce your company’s identity while maintaining a professional, engaging interface for candidates.
Problem-Solving Assessment
Evaluate how candidates approach and solve complex problems, especially when under tight deadlines. This pairing helps ensure candidates can not only manage time effectively but also resolve challenges efficiently.
Critical Thinking Test
Assess a candidate’s ability to think logically and analyze situations from multiple perspectives. Pairing this test with time management allows you to see how candidates make decisions and prioritize tasks under pressure.
Situational Judgment Test (SJT)
Measure how candidates apply their time management skills in real-world workplace scenarios, such as handling competing priorities or managing work during high-stress periods.
Cognitive Ability Test
Evaluate overall mental agility and problem-solving skills. This test is ideal for measuring the candidate’s ability to think quickly and manage tasks efficiently, which is essential in high-paced technical roles.
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automated evaluations, ensuring efficient and objective hiring.
25,000+ questions across 1000+ skills at your disposal
Project type questions to simulate on- the-job problems
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An experience that hiring managers like and developers love
Detailed reports on each candidate’s performance
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How do I know this test actually predicts job performance?
Our time management test shows 87% correlation with on-job performance metrics, validated across 50,000+ assessments. We provide detailed validity studies and reliability coefficients (r=0.84) with every implementation, backed by peer-reviewed research and continuous validation studies. View Validation Study
Will this test work for our specific industry and technical roles?
Yes - our assessment includes industry-specific scenarios for software development, DevOps, data science, and other technical fields. We've validated performance across 200+ job roles with customizable benchmarks for your specific requirements and organizational culture. See Industry Examples
How quickly can we start using this in our hiring process?
Implementation takes under 5 minutes with our guided setup wizard. Most customers are screening candidates within the first hour, with full integration to existing ATS systems completed same-day. No IT support required for basic setup and configuration. Start Free Trial
What if candidates find the test too difficult or time-consuming?
Our 12-minute assessment has a 94% completion rate with positive candidate feedback. The scenarios are realistic and engaging, not academic puzzles. Candidates appreciate the opportunity to demonstrate their skills objectively, and many report it's the most relevant assessment they've taken. See Candidate Feedback
How does this integrate with our current ATS and hiring workflow?
We offer native integrations with 50+ ATS platforms including Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, and BambooHR. API access enables custom integrations, and our support team handles setup. Candidate data flows automatically with no manual data entry required. View Integrations
What kind of support do you provide during implementation and ongoing use?
Every customer gets dedicated implementation support, training sessions for hiring teams, and ongoing customer success management. Our response time averages under 2 hours, with 24/7 technical support for enterprise customers and comprehensive documentation library. Contact Support
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