Work Keys assessments provide a reliable and valid way to measure an individual's skill levels and compare them to the skills required for specific jobs. There are 8 separate Work Keys assessments, one for each of the eight Work Keys skills. The number of assessments conducted will be determined by the number of skills assessed in the job profile and the relative importance of the skills to the job.
Few employers use all eight assessments.
When combined with the job profile, the Work Keys assessment becomes a powerful tool that employers can use to screen new hires and to identify skill gaps for training. Each assessment takes from 40-80 minutes to administer. While ACT has very stringent protocols for handling and administering assessments, the Service Center can train company personnel to conduct the assessments. However, many employers request that the Service Center staff conduct the assessments on site or at a neutral location. The CNY Service Center provides next day scoring for clients using ACT's Express Score Software.