Skillsarena selected by Paymentshield to test recruits

Skillsarena has announced that Paymentshield, the independent supplier of general insurance products to the mortgage intermediary sector, has selected the companyís online skills tests to assess potential employees for work in one of the UK’s fastest growing companies.

Skillsarena provides clients with a portfolio of online tests, including a suite for assessing levels of competency in Microsoft Officeô applications (including Word and Excel), a clerical suite which covers audio typing, speed typing, data entry, spelling and grammar; plus suites for analysing call centre, accounts and aptitude skills, including maths and literacy. Clients are also able to produce bespoke tests, enabling them to assess the specialist skills and knowledge of both prospective and existing employees.

Chris Traynor, Sales and Marketing Director at Paymentshield comments: ìRecruiting the right people is really important to us and as an expanding business we need to get the right people in place quickly. By using more sophisticated screening methods, as well as traditional interviews, we can get the right people in place more efficiently.î

Jane Owen, Managing Director at Skillsarena adds: ìWe are delighted to be working with a company with such an excellent reputation. Paymentshield has used our tests to assess candidates at all levels from call centre agents to senior roles in the IT department and we are delighted to help such a thriving company with their recruitment needs.î