Writing Test

Evaluate written communication skills with timed, prompted writing tasks. Scored by a trained human editor against a 100-point rubric.

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20 min

Test duration

Credit per candidate

300 words

Minimum response

Human

Scored by editor

What the Writing Test measures

Candidates respond to a timed writing prompt with a minimum 300-word response. Every submission is scored by a trained human editor against a 100-point rubric with five weighted dimensions: Content (15), Structure (20), Style (15), Grammar (25), and Mechanics (25). There is no automated step; every result is the product of human judgment.

How employers use it

The Writing Test is used for roles where original written output is a core responsibility - content writers, communications managers, technical writers, and senior editorial staff.

Frequently asked questions

How is the Writing Test scored? +

Every submission is scored by a trained human editor against a 100-point rubric with five weighted dimensions: Content (15), Structure (20), Style (15), Grammar (25), and Mechanics (25). There is no automated scoring step.

How long does scoring take? +

Results are typically returned within 12 business hours of submission.

Who reviews the submissions? +

A trained human editor, wherever possible with editorial experience in your industry. Reviewers apply the 100-point rubric with editorial judgment.

How long does the candidate have? +

Candidates have 20 minutes to produce a minimum 300-word response. The platform enforces the word count minimum - candidates cannot submit below it.

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