Quick Start
This guide covers every Prevue HR feature:
- Getting Started — Create your account and run the basic setup
- How to Use Aptitude Assessment — Measures general mental ability and a candidate’s learning speed
- How to Use Personality Assessment — Maps personality traits and a candidate’s behavioral tendencies
- How to Use Culture Assessment — Shows whether someone is a good match for your company
- How to Use Work Ethic Assessment — Reveals how a person handles deadlines, pressure and repetitive tasks
- How to Use Pre-Employment Screening — Filters weak applicants out before anyone books an interview
- How to Use Applicant Tracking System — Keeps every applicant organized in one place from apply to offer
- How to Use Custom Questionnaires — Lets you ask role-specific questions in your own words
- How to Use Motivations Assessment — Uncovers what actually drives a person at work
- How to Use Job-Fit Assessment — Turns five separate assessments into one job suitability score
Time needed: 5 minutes per feature
Also in this guide: Pro Tips | Common Mistakes | Troubleshooting | Pricing | Alternatives
Why Trust This Guide
I have run Prevue HR for eight months across two hiring rounds and tested every module in this guide.
Everything below comes from real screens, not a vendor deck.
Prevue HR is one of the better known pre-employment testing tools on the market.
Most companies use maybe a third of what it does.
This guide shows you how to use Prevue HR properly, feature by feature.
Step by step, with screenshots and the tips nobody tells you.
Prevue HR Tutorial
This How to Use Prevue HR tutorial walks through every part of the tool, from the first login to the reports your hiring managers will actually read.
Prevue HR
Stop hiring on gut feel. Prevue HR measures abilities, motivations and personality, then scores every candidate against a benchmark built from your own top performers. Unlimited testing and unlimited users on every plan.
Getting Started with Prevue HR
Prevue HR is sold to organizations, not to individuals.
Your company sets up the account, then you receive login details by email.
Watch this overview first:
Now let’s walk through each step.
Step 1: Get Your Login Details
Your administrator creates the account on the Prevue HR website.
You will receive a username and a temporary password.
✓ Checkpoint: Check your inbox, including the spam folder.
Step 2: Open the Dashboard
Sign in and the dashboard loads in your browser.
There is nothing to install on your computer.
Here’s what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: You should see every option outlined across the main dashboard.
Step 3: Set Up Your First Job
Create a job record for the position you are filling.
Attach the assessments you want, then you are ready to invite candidates.
✅ Done: You can now use any feature below.
How to Use Prevue HR Aptitude Assessment
Aptitude Assessment lets you scores raw brainpower, so you can measure cognitive ability instead of guessing at it.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Open the Assessments Tab
Log in to your account and click Assessments in the left menu.
Pick the aptitude module from the list.
Step 2: Send the Assessment Invitation
Paste the candidate’s email address and hit send.
The assessment invitation lands in their inbox within a minute.
Here’s what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: The applicant now shows a Pending status on your candidates list.
Step 3: Read the Score Report
Open the report once the person finishes the test.
✅ Result: You have a numeric aptitude score you can compare across every applicant.
💡 Pro Tip: Send the aptitude test before you book an interview. Candidates generally finish it in one sitting, and it saves hiring managers hours each week.
How to Use Prevue HR Personality Assessment
Personality Assessment lets you map personality traits and see what shapes a candidate’s preferred way of acting and thinking.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Select the Personality Module
Choose Personality from the Prevue assessments library.
Attach it to the job you are hiring for.
Step 2: Set the Job Benchmark
Pick the benchmark that matches the position you need to fill.
Prevue HR compares every score against that benchmark automatically.
Here’s what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: Each trait shows a bar with the benchmark range shaded behind it.
Step 3: Review the Interaction Style Section
Scroll to the interaction style block inside the report.
These traits affect how someone reacts to a deadline or to blunt feedback.
✅ Result: You can see how the person is likely to perform under pressure before day one.
💡 Pro Tip: Read the low scores first. They tell you more about a candidate than the high ones.
How to Use Prevue HR Culture Assessment
Culture Assessment lets you check whether a candidate is a good match for your company before you hire.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Describe Your Team
Answer a short set of questions about how your team already works.
Flag whether the role deals with customers every day.
Step 2: Assign the Culture Screen
Add the culture module to the same invitation as your other tests.
Candidates complete both in one sitting.
Here’s what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: A fit percentage appears at the top of the culture tab.
Step 3: Compare the Two Profiles
Open the side-by-side view to spot gaps between the person and the team.
✅ Result: You know which applicant will join the team without friction.
💡 Pro Tip: Run the culture screen on your current employees first. It gives you a real baseline.
How to Use Prevue HR Work Ethic Assessment
Work Ethic Assessment lets you see how someone handles deadlines, pressure and the dull tasks nobody talks about.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Add the Module to a Job
Open the job record and tick Work Ethic in the assessment list.
Step 2: Set a Deadline for Answers
Give candidates a window of three to five days to finish.
A reminder goes out automatically before it closes.
Here’s what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: Completed answers move each applicant into the Scored group.
Step 3: Score the Results
Sort the candidates column by work ethic score, highest first.
✅ Result: Your shortlist is ranked by dependability, not by who wrote the best resume.
💡 Pro Tip: Pair work ethic with aptitude. Together they predict on-the-job performance far better than either alone.
How to Use Prevue HR Pre-Employment Screening
Pre-Employment Screening lets you filter out weak applicants early and make the hiring process far less painful.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Create a Screening Stage
Open your hiring pipeline and create a stage called Screening.
Step 2: Set Your Cut-Off Scores
Enter the minimum score a person needs to move forward.
Anyone below it is parked, not deleted.
Here’s what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: The pipeline shows two clear columns of candidates.
Step 3: Review the Passing Group
Open the passing group and read each short report.
✅ Result: Recruiters only spend interview time on people who cleared the bar.
💡 Pro Tip: Set your cut-off a little low at first. You can always raise it after twenty applicants.
How to Use Prevue HR Applicant Tracking System
Applicant Tracking System lets you keep every applicant organized in one place, from first click to signed offer.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Import Your Candidates
Upload a spreadsheet or connect the job board you already use.
Step 2: Build Your Pipeline Stages
Drag stages into the order your hiring process actually follows.
Each card carries its own data, notes and scores.
Here’s what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: Every card shows a status label and the date it last moved.
Step 3: Move People Through It
Drag a card forward whenever a candidate clears a stage.
✅ Result: Nobody gets forgotten in an inbox, and your team stops asking where things stand.
💡 Pro Tip: Prevue HR systems can connect with ADP Workforce Now, so applicant records sync both ways without manual entry.
How to Use Prevue HR Custom Questionnaires
Custom Questionnaires lets you ask the role-specific questions the standard test does not cover, in your own words.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Open the Questionnaire Builder
Go to Settings and click Questionnaires, then New.
Step 2: Write Your Questions
Add multiple choice or free text questions and save the set.
Keep each one short and specific to the job.
Here’s what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: The new set appears in the assessment list for that role.
Step 3: Attach It to a Role
Link the questionnaire to any open position you are hiring for.
✅ Result: You collect the exact skills information a generic test would miss.
💡 Pro Tip: Ask one question about a real task from the job. The answers separate talkers from doers fast.
How to Use Prevue HR Motivations Assessment
Motivations Assessment lets you find out what actually drives a person day to day, not what they say in an interview.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Add the Interests Inventory
Select Motivations from the module list on the job record.
Step 2: Send It With Your Other Tests
Bundle it into one invitation so the person completes everything at once.
The whole set takes roughly forty minutes.
Here’s what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: The report lists preferred work types in ranked order.
Step 3: Match Interests to Real Tasks
Compare the interest profile against the daily tasks in the job description.
✅ Result: You can tell whether the work itself will hold someone’s attention past month three.
💡 Pro Tip: This module is genuinely interesting for internal moves. It surfaces roles employees never thought to consider.
How to Use Prevue HR Job-Fit Assessment
Job-Fit Assessment lets you turn five separate scores into a single number you can defend to anyone.
Here’s how to use it step by step.
Step 1: Build the Benchmark
Have your best performers in that position take the tests first.
Step 2: Run Candidates Against It
Every new applicant is scored against your custom benchmark.
The tool does the comparison for you.
Here’s what this looks like:
✓ Checkpoint: A percentage and a short written summary appear at the top.
Step 3: Use the Job-Fit Report to Decide
Open the Job-Fit report and read the suitability percentage.
✅ Result: You have one quantifiable measure of fit for the role you need to fill.
💡 Pro Tip: Benchmarks drift. Rebuild yours once a year, or whenever the position changes shape.
Prevue HR Pro Tips and Shortcuts
After eight months with the tool, these are the habits that saved me the most time.
The best way to read any report is to start with the benchmark bar, not the raw number.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Find a candidate on a long list | Ctrl + F |
| Save a report as a PDF | Ctrl + P |
| Open a report in a new tab | Ctrl + Click |
| Enlarge a dense score chart | Ctrl + Plus |
Hidden Features Most People Miss
- Benchmark from your own staff: Test three strong employees in a role and build the benchmark from their answers, not from a generic template.
- Bulk invites: Paste a whole column of emails at once instead of adding candidates one by one.
- Manager-friendly summary: Every report has a one-page version. Send that to managers and keep the long one for yourself.
Prevue HR Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake #1: Treating the Score as a Pass or Fail
❌ Wrong: Rejecting anyone under an arbitrary cut-off without reading the report.
✅ Right: Use the score to shape your interview questions. A low reasoning score is a topic to explore, not a rejection.
Mistake #2: Skipping the Benchmark
❌ Wrong: Running the Prevue exam with no benchmark, then wondering what the numbers mean.
✅ Right: Build a benchmark for each position first. Without one, you have data but no reference point, and guesswork can lead to costly hires.
Mistake #3: Sending the Tests Too Late
❌ Wrong: Interviewing twelve people, then testing the last two standing.
✅ Right: Assess early. Better hiring decisions come from a better picture of the shortlist, gathered before anyone books a meeting room.
Prevue HR Troubleshooting
Problem: The Assessment Freezes Partway Through
Cause: The test needs an active and stable internet connection to run.
Fix: Ask the candidate to switch off mobile data, use a wired or strong wifi connection, and restart the module.
Problem: The Invitation Never Arrived
Cause: Corporate spam filters block automated mail from unfamiliar senders.
Fix: Check the spam folder, then resend from the candidate record. You can also copy the assessment link and send it yourself.
Problem: A Candidate Asks to Delete Their Data
Cause: Prevue is GDPR compliant, so this request is normal and expected.
Fix: Route it through your own records first, or point the person at the Prevue Data Removal Process. No sensitive identifying data is stored on their servers.
📌 Note: If none of these fix your issue, contact Prevue HR support.
What is Prevue HR?
Prevue HR is a hiring software tool that tests candidates on abilities, motivations and personality before you make an offer.
Think of it like a health check for a shortlist. You get numbers instead of a hunch.
Imagine opening a list of twelve names where every one carries a score you can actually understand.
Most hiring solutions test one narrow thing. This one runs five and rolls them into a single view, which makes hiring easier for everybody in the loop.
Prevue assessments are built on five separate tests, and every plan allows unlimited testing and unlimited users.
Watch this quick overview:
It includes these key features:
- Aptitude Assessment: A timed test of cognitive reasoning, working memory and general abilities.
- Personality Assessment: Twenty personality scales that reveal a candidate’s behavioral tendencies at work.
- Culture Assessment: A culture screen that flags whether a hire will fit your existing team.
- Work Ethic Assessment: A reliability screen covering diligence, follow-through and dependability.
- Pre-Employment Screening: An early filter that trims a long applicant list down to a workable shortlist.
- Applicant Tracking System: A tracker that holds every applicant record, score and note in one view.
- Custom Questionnaires: Your own question sets, delivered alongside the standard Prevue exam.
- Motivations Assessment: An occupational interests inventory covering likes, dislikes and motivations.
- Job-Fit Assessment: A single suitability score built from abilities, motivations and personality.
For a full review, see our Prevue HR review.
Prevue HR Pricing
Here’s what Prevue HR costs in 2026:
| Plan | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $195/month | Small teams hiring for a handful of roles |
| Standard Plan | Request Pricing | Growing companies that need custom benchmarks |
| Premium Plan | Request Pricing | Larger organizations with integration needs |
Free trial: Not published. Ask the sales team for a demo account.
Money-back guarantee: Not published.
Here’s the current breakdown:
💰 Best Value: Essentials — it is the only plan with a public price, and unlimited testing means cost does not climb with headcount.
Prevue HR vs Alternatives
How does Prevue HR compare against the other tools recruiters shortlist?
| Tool | Best For | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevue HR | Job-fit scoring against custom benchmarks | $195/mo | ⭐ 3.9 |
| TestGorilla | Skills tests for high volume roles | $75/mo | ⭐ 4.5 |
| The Predictive Index | Behavioral data for managers | Custom | ⭐ 4.6 |
| HireVue | Video interviews at scale | Custom | ⭐ 4.1 |
| Wonderlic | Fast cognitive ability screening | Custom | ⭐ 4.2 |
| SHL | Enterprise talent measurement | Custom | ⭐ 4.3 |
Quick picks:
- Best overall: Prevue HR — five assessments and one job suitability score in a single report.
- Best budget: TestGorilla — the cheapest way to test practical skills at volume.
- Best for beginners: The Predictive Index — the reports need almost no training to read.
- Best for remote hiring: HireVue — interviews and screening live in the same place.
🎯 Prevue HR Alternatives
Looking for Prevue HR alternatives? Here are the options worth your time:
- 🚀 TestGorilla: Huge library of role-specific skills tests. Better when you care about what someone can do today rather than long-term fit.
- 💰 The Predictive Index: Short behavioral survey, six minutes, strong manager coaching content built around the results.
- 🎨 HireVue: Video interviewing with structured scoring. Suits high-volume retail and support hiring where scheduling is the bottleneck.
- ⚡ Wonderlic: The classic aptitude test. Quick, cheap and well-researched, though narrower than a full assessment suite.
- 🔒 SHL: Enterprise-grade talent measurement with deep validation studies. Priced for large organizations with dedicated assessment teams.
For the full list, see our Prevue HR alternatives guide.
⚔️ Prevue HR Compared
Here’s how Prevue HR stacks up head to head:
- Prevue HR vs TestGorilla: TestGorilla wins on skills breadth. Prevue HR wins when you need to determine cultural and motivational fit, not just ability.
- Prevue HR vs The Predictive Index: PI is faster to complete. Prevue HR gives a fuller picture because it measures aptitude alongside personality.
- Prevue HR vs HireVue: HireVue owns the interview stage. Prevue HR owns the screening stage before it, at a far lower cost.
- Prevue HR vs Wonderlic: Wonderlic is a sharper single test. Prevue HR bundles five and produces one combined score.
- Prevue HR vs SHL: SHL suits enterprise buyers with big budgets. Prevue HR is easier to run without a specialist team behind it.
Start Using Prevue HR Now
You learned how to use every major Prevue HR feature:
- ✅ Aptitude Assessment
- ✅ Personality Assessment
- ✅ Culture Assessment
- ✅ Work Ethic Assessment
- ✅ Pre-Employment Screening
- ✅ Applicant Tracking System
- ✅ Custom Questionnaires
- ✅ Motivations Assessment
- ✅ Job-Fit Assessment
Next step: Pick one feature and try it today.
Most people start with the Aptitude Assessment.
Here’s how it plays out in practice:
It takes less than five minutes to send your first invitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prevue HR used for?
Prevue HR is used to test job candidates on abilities, motivations and personality. Employers use the scores to make better hiring decisions and to build stronger teams.
How long does a Prevue assessment take?
Most candidates finish the full set in about 40 minutes. Individual modules run shorter, and the aptitude section is timed while the personality sections are not.
Is Prevue an IQ test?
No. The aptitude section measures learning speed and reasoning, which overlaps with IQ testing, but Prevue assessments also cover interests and personality traits.
How to pass a Prevue assessment?
There is no pass mark. Answer honestly and quickly, take it somewhere quiet, and use a stable connection. Inflated answers usually show up as inconsistent results.
Is Prevue HR a reliable assessment?
It is built on standard employment testing methods and is GDPR compliant. Reliability improves sharply once you benchmark against your own high performers.
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