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assessment
A systematic evaluation or appraisal procedure that is often used in companies to determine the abilities, competencies, and potential of applicants or employees. A well-known form is the assessment center.
Alle Kandidaten für die Managementposition müssen ein eintägiges Assessment durchlaufen.
All candidates for the management position have to go through a one-day assessment.
'Assessment' is a word from English that is used mainly in a professional context, especially in human resources (HR) and application processes.
Unser Unternehmen führt regelmäßig Assessments mit den Führungskräften durch.
Our company regularly conducts assessments with managers.
This word is very often used as part of the term 'das Assessment-Center' (assessment center). This is a special, often multi-day selection procedure for applicants.
Sie wurde nach dem erfolgreichen Interview zu einem Assessment-Center eingeladen.
After the successful interview, she was invited to an assessment center.
In connection with an assessment, the verbs 'durchlaufen' (to go through), 'teilnehmen' (to participate), or 'bestehen' (to pass) are often used.
Wer die Stelle bekommen will, muss zuerst das Assessment bestehen.
Anyone who wants to get the position must first pass the assessment.
test
'der Test' and 'das Assessment' can both be used to check abilities or knowledge. 'Test' is the more general word and fits many situations, for example school, medicine, or technology. 'Assessment' sounds more specialized and is used especially in companies when applicants or employees are evaluated systematically. It is often not just about correct answers, but also about behavior, competencies, and potential. The words can be confused because an assessment can include tests. For a normal exam or test, people usually say 'Test'; for a professional evaluation procedure, 'Assessment' is more likely.
Beim Assessment beobachtet die Firma, wie die Bewerber im Team arbeiten.
During the assessment, the company observes how the applicants work in a team.
Julia schreibt morgen einen Test für den Deutschkurs.
Julia is taking a test for the German course tomorrow.