The Australian English Spoken Language Skills assessment represents a great leap forward in pre-hire testing technology. The test evaluates a person's ability to carry on a verbal conversation with a native Australian English speaker. Test takers utilize both their web browser to speak, read, and listen in English.
The assessment leverages multiple modern technologies for voice recognition, speech-to-text, natural language processing, auto-translation, and machine learning-based essay scoring and presentation analysis to evaluate the ability of a person to carry on a natural conversation in a specific language.
This assessment goes farther than virtually any other voice test by measuring the way other humans will perceive the speaking style of the test taker. Referred to a either Positive or Negative Vibes, these attributes speak volumes about how effective this test taker will be at communicating.
The specific attributes and vibes measured include:
Compulsory Oral and Aural Skills and Abilities
- Speaking Clearly
- Hearing, Understanding, and Responding
- Repeating Back Clearly
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Free-Form Speaking Abilities
- Sharing Thoughts Clearly
- Pace Variety
- Volume Variety
- Pitch Variety
- Clarity
- Strength of Opening
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Positive Vibes
- Assertive
- Authentic
- Captivating
- Clear
- Confident
- Energetic
- Organized
- Persuasive
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Negative Vibes
- Arrogant
- Belligerent
- Boring
- Condescending
- Confusing
- Detached
- Ditsy
- Nervous
- Pushy
- Timid
- Unapproachable
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Following completion, the test produces a Test Result and Interview Guide that includes an overall score and detailed scores for each attribute. The overall score is a weighted average of each of the factors. The report also provides expert interview questions that help you probe critical or low-scoring areas, along with a guide for noting your evaluation of the test-taker's responses. Consistent use of an interview guide is an important part of gaining better candidate insights and making better staffing and selection decisions.
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English (AU) |
Time to Complete: |
15 Minutes (Approximately) |
Requires: |
Access to the Internet and a device with speakers or other sound device and a microphone. |