{"id":798874,"date":"2026-03-30T06:35:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T06:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=798874"},"modified":"2026-03-30T06:35:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T06:35:01","slug":"employtest-hits-13000-customer-milestone-as-skills-testing-becomes-hiring-standard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/employtest-hits-13000-customer-milestone-as-skills-testing-becomes-hiring-standard_798874.html","title":{"rendered":"EmployTest Hits 13,000 Customer Milestone as Skills Testing Becomes Hiring Standard"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rising demand for pre-employment testing among small and mid-sized businesses drives company growth.<\/div>\n

EmployTest has surpassed 13,000 customers, reflecting a broader shift toward skills-based hiring as more employers look for reliable ways to evaluate candidates.<\/p>\n

The shift is clear: what was once an optional add-on is now a core part of how companies find the right talent.<\/p>\n

Since 2006, EmployTest has focused on a single goal: helping employers verify actual job skills before extending an offer. This approach is now the expectation for teams that need reliable results without getting bogged down with unqualified applicants.<\/p>\n

“We’re seeing more employers treat skills testing as a starting point, not a final step,” said Ken Crowell, CEO of EmployTest. “They want to know who can do the work before spending time in interviews.”<\/p>\n

From optional step to standard practice<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the past, hiring mostly meant reviewing resumes and holding interviews. Skills testing was an afterthought.<\/p>\n

That’s changed.<\/p>\n

Now, many teams lead with short assessments to filter the applicant pool early, ensuring they only spend time interviewing the most qualified people.<\/p>\n

EmployTest supports this with tests built around real work. Some of the most used tests include:<\/p>\n