Practical, recruiter‑friendly guides for using typing tests in hiring.
When to use typing tests, how to design them, what to measure (WPM, accuracy, errors), and how to make results actionable.
Match role requirements to test content, difficulty, and duration. Practical templates for customer service, data entry, and legal roles.
Reduce time‑to‑hire with automated screening, standardized cut‑offs, and structured pass criteria that scale.
Realistic benchmarks by role seniority, plus how to set fair thresholds without excluding great talent.
Prevent inflated scores and ensure equal opportunity with simple, privacy‑respecting measures.
Where typing tests fit in your funnel, from sourcing to offer. Tips for ATS/HRIS hand‑offs and team collaboration.
Copy‑ready outreach for cold sourcing, application follow‑ups, and retake invitations that boost completion rates.
Weigh accuracy, WPM, error patterns, and consistency to identify the best fit for each role.
When to allow retakes, how many attempts, and how to prevent gaming while improving candidate experience.
Inclusive assessments: ADA accommodations, job‑relatedness, and documentation recruiters should maintain.
Resources you can share with new hires to ramp faster—ergonomics, shortcuts, and deliberate practice plans.