About the test
The Computer Systems Analyst Pre-Employment Assessment was designed to help you hire staff in this role. The test provides a whole-person evaluation by measuring job-relevant cognitive ability, personality, knowledge, skills, and relevant behavioral history.
Each component provides important data for hiring decisions. Cognitive ability has been linked to overall job performance in most jobs and correlates with a candidate's
ability to learn new skills and to solve complex problems. Personality characteristics determine how well the candidate will fit-in with a corporate culture. Knowledge and skills indicate how much training will be needed before a new employee becomes productive. Finally, relevant behavioral history detects counter-productive behaviors that can impact job performance.
The Computer Systems Analyst test includes an animated work simulation in which candidates meet customers, colleagues and supervisors in a job-related context. Post-test surveys indicate the majority of candidates react favorably to these simulations.
This test also contains an automatically-scored essay component. Writing is a key skill for many jobs and also demonstrates the ability to generate, organize, and communicate relevant ideas effectively.
The specific attributes measured include:
Cognitive Ability
- Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
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Knowledge and Skills
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Personality
- Adaptability
- Drive
- Integrity
- Resilience
- Teamwork
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Emotional Intelligence
- Empathy and Emotional Self-Control
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Behavioral History
- History Survey - Performance
- History Survey - Tenure
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Following completion, the test produces a Candidate Selection Report that includes an overall score and detailed scores for each attribute. The overall score weighs each of the factors based on research and analysis from the U.S. Government's Occupational Information Network (O*Net). O*Net represents over a decade of dedicated research evaluating the relative importance of various factors that lead to success in almost 1,000 different job roles.
The Candidate Selection 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 candidate's responses. Consistent use of an interview guide is an important part of gaining better candidate insights and making better hiring decisions.
About the job
Computer Systems Analyst
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
Top activities and tasks for this job:
- Working with Computers
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Getting Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Processing Information
- Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Analyzing Data or Information
More information about this Job
| Annual US Wages (2023) |
| Bottom 10%: | | $63,230 or less |
| Bottom 25%: | | $80,380 or less |
| Median: | | $103,800 (Average) |
| Top 25%: | | $132,580 or more |
| Top 10%: | | $165,700 or more |
| Hourly US Wages (2023) |
| Bottom 10%: | | $30.40 or less |
| Bottom 25%: | | $38.64 or less |
| Median: | | $49.90 (Average) |
| Top 25%: | | $63.74 or more |
| Top 10%: | | $79.66 or more |
| US Employment Statistics |
| 2023: | | 527,200 |
| 2033 (projected): | | 583,700 |
| Annual U.S. Job Openings: | 37,300 |
Top Knowledge Requirements
- Computers and Electronics
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Administration and Management
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Top Skills
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Systems Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Systems Analysis
- Active Learning
- Judgment and Decision Making
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Top Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Oral Comprehension
- Information Ordering
- Near Vision
- Problem Sensitivity
- Inductive Reasoning
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| Education Requirements |
| Some College: | | 5% |
| Associate's Degree (2 yr): | | 51% |
| Bachelor's Degree: | | 42% |
| This graphic shows the percentage of people in this role who have their highest education in each category. |
| Related Work Experience Requirements |
| 3 - 6 Months: | | 28% |
| 6 Months - 1 Year: | | 3% |
| 1 - 2 Years: | | 6% |
| 2 - 4 Years: | | 27% |
| 4 - 6 Years: | | 31% |
| 6 - 8 Years: | | 4% |
| This graphic shows the percentage of people in this role whose related work experience before they entered this position falls into each category. |
Alternate Titles for this Role: Applications Analyst, Applications Systems Analyst, Automatic Data Processing Planner (ADP Planner), Business Systems Analyst, Computer Analyst, Computer Architect, Computer Consultant, Computer Equipment Analyst, Computer Methods Analyst, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Systems Consultant, Computer Systems Design Analyst, Computer Systems Designer, Computer Systems Specialist, Configuration Analyst, Cross Enterprise Integrator, Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist, Data Processing Consultant, Data Processing Systems Analyst, Data Processing Systems Consultant, Data Processing Systems Project Planner, Database Analyst, Database Design Analyst, Digital Computer Systems Analyst, EDI Analyst (Electronic Data Exchange Analyst), Electronic Transactions Implementer, Engineering Systems Analyst, ERP Consultant (Enterprise Resource Planning Consultant), ERP Specialist (Enterprise Resource Planning Specialist), Functional Analyst, Health Systems Analyst, Implementation Consultant, Information Scientist, Information Systems Analyst (ISA), Information Systems Auditor (IS Auditor), Information Systems Consultant (IS Consultant), Information Systems Planner (IS Planner), Information Systems Specialist (IS Specialist), Internet Analyst, IT Analyst (Information Technology Analyst), IT Auditor (Information Technology Auditor), IT Business Analyst (Information Technology Business Analyst), IT Business Systems Analyst (Information Technology Business Systems Analyst), IT Consultant (Information Technology Consultant), IT Performance Analyst (Information Technology Performance Analyst), IT Security Analyst (Information Technology Security Analyst), IT Systems Analyst (Information Technology Systems Analyst), Programmer Analyst, Public Key Infrastructure Analyst (PKI Analyst), Scientific Systems Analyst, Software Analyst, Software Consultant, Systems Analysis Specialist, Systems Analyst, Systems Integrator, Technical Analyst, Technical Business Analyst, Technical Consultant, Technology Analyst, Virus Technician (Virus Tech), Vulnerability Assessment Analyst, Vulnerability Assessor
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