Pre-Employment Skills Assessment Testing Procedures

As part of the initial screening process for certain clerical positions, applicants are requested to attend a skills assessment test. Testing requirement will be notated on the job bulletin. Participation in this test is highly recommended but not required. However, failure to participate in this testing could eliminate a candidate from further consideration for the position for which they have applied.

Applicants must complete the test during the application period only.  No testing will be allowed outside of an application period.

Testing must be completed at the Office of Human Resources located at:

An appointment to test is required. To schedule an appointment for the assessment, follow these simple steps:

1. Select Drake State
2. Click “Drake HR Skills Assessment Test”
3. Select a date and time
4. Complete the “Requested Information” section and click register.

A picutre I.D. is required for entry into the testing room. An appointment is necessary.  Applicants should allow 45 minutes to complete the test.

Applicants may qualify to use a previous test score if:

1. The applicant has tested in the last twelve months.
2. Prior to the application deadline, the applicant notifies the Office of Human Resources of their desire to use their previous score.

Below is a map of campus. If you have additional questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (256) 551-7278.