Wonderlic

Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test for employment screening.

Practical Applications

Adapting the Test for Different Roles

One Test, Many Jobs

The Wonderlic can be customized for different industries and job levels. Higher-level positions may require higher scores, while entry-level roles focus on basic cognitive skills.

Customizing Cut-Offs

Employers can adjust minimum required scores based on the cognitive demands of each job.

Matching Skills to Roles

Using Wonderlic results, companies can better match candidates to roles where they’ll excel, reducing turnover and boosting performance.

Examples by Industry

  • Tech roles may emphasize logical reasoning.
  • Customer service may value verbal skills more.

Examples

  • A hospital sets a higher Wonderlic threshold for nurse managers than for administrative staff.

  • A retail chain adapts the test for different departments based on role complexity.