MYSKILLS is being launched with tests for eight occupations and in six languages
For the moment, employment agencies and job centres are offering the computer-based test in eight occupations: car mechatronics technician, sales person, qualified metal technologist, joiner, chef, agricultural worker, skilled construction worker and buildings coating technician. This will be increased to 30 occupations over the course of the year. To ensure that language isn't a barrier, the test will be available not only in German but also in English, Russian, Turkish, Farsi and Arabic. Participation is voluntary.
Each test contains around 120 job-related questions and takes about four hours. Candidates are shown videos and images of typical workplace situations and are asked specialised questions about them. The test results are generated automatically and are ready to be discussed the following day in a consultation. A complex picture emerges of the areas in which the participant has a lot of practical experience and where he or she feels confident. The applicant can then include the test with a job application, which will give a prospective employer a better understanding of the applicant's professional know-how.