Before You Begin
Talent assessments are available when competencies have been assigned to you by your organization admin.
Each competency shows your current level and target level using the scale: 1 Beginner, 2 Knowledgeable, 3 Capable, 4 Skillful, 5 Expert.
Two assessment types are available: AI Competency Assessment and Psychometric Assessment.
Assessments have a time limit and require a stable internet connection. Answers are saved automatically as you progress.
How to Access the Competencies Evaluation Page
Go to the Competencies page. You can get there in two ways:
Click Competencies in the top navigation bar
From your dashboard, click View Competencies in the Competencies Analytics section
All competencies assigned to you appear on this page.
Click the Evaluation tab to open the assessments available to you.
Reading Your Competency Cards
Each competency is displayed as a card showing:
Competency name
Your level and Target level, using the scale: 1 Beginner, 2 Knowledgeable, 3 Capable, 4 Skillful, 5 Expert
Some cards may show Top Level Achieved if you have reached the highest possible rating for that competency.
There are three ways to access an assessment:
From the Competencies page, click the Evaluation tab and choose your assessment
From your dashboard, click View Competencies in the Competencies Analytics section, then go to the Evaluation tab
From your Things To Do list, when it's time to retake an assessment, a task is added there, and you can open the assessment directly from it.
Starting an Assessment
On the Evaluation tab, you'll see the assessment types available to you. For example, AI Competency Assessment and Psychometric Assessment. Choose one and click Start Assessment.
AI Competency Assessment
Choose the language you'd like your assessment in; English or Arabic.
Under Choose the competency you'd like to assess, select one of your assigned competencies. Each card shows your current level and target level.
Click Start Assessment.
The Assessment Instructions panel opens. Review the details before starting:
Number of questions
Time limit
Questions displayed per page
Last Attempt Date — shown if you've taken this assessment before
Read the Important Before You Start notice: make sure your internet connection is stable — leaving the page or losing connection will submit your answers automatically.
Click Start Assessment to begin, or Back to Home to cancel.
Psychometric Assessment
Follow the same steps above, access it from the Evaluation tab, select the relevant assessment, and click Start Assessment.
Answering Questions
The assessment opens a dedicated question screen. Each question shows:
A scenario: a realistic work situation relevant to the competency
Multiple choice options: select the answer that best fits the scenario
Navigate between questions using Previous and Next at the bottom of the screen. A running list of assessment questions and a countdown timer are shown on the right.
Your progress is shown in the progress bar at the top.
Viewing Competencies Assigned to Your Performance Cycle
If you want to see only the competencies assigned to you as part of your current performance management cycle:
Click Performance in the top navigation bar.
Select PM Goals from the list. This opens the Goals page.
On the Goals page, you'll find multiple tabs, which may include Training Needs and Competencies, these appear only if configured by your admin.
Click the relevant tab to see the competencies assigned to your cycle.
Exiting or Completing an Assessment
To leave the assessment without finishing, click Exit Assessment. Your progress up to that point may be saved depending on the assessment configuration.
Once you answer the last question and click Next, the assessment is submitted automatically.
After completion, your competency card updates to reflect your new rating, which may take a short time to process. Also, you can continue evaluating your competencies by clicking on "Continue to..." followed by the next competency in the list.
FAQ
Can I retake an assessment immediately after completing it?
Can I retake an assessment immediately after completing it?
Most competencies have a cooldown period before you can retake the assessment. When you're eligible to retake it, a task will appear in your Things To Do list.
What happens if I lose internet during the assessment?
What happens if I lose internet during the assessment?
Answers are saved automatically as you move between questions. If you lose connection, reconnect and reopen the assessment your saved answers should still be there.
How is my rating determined?
How is my rating determined?
Your rating is calculated based on your answers to the scenario questions. Levels are: Beginner, Knowledgeable, Capable, Skillful, Expert.
What does "Top Level Achieved" mean?
What does "Top Level Achieved" mean?
It means you have reached the highest rating level available for that competency.