IST-Screening

1. What is IST Screening?
IST Screening is a cognitive test used to measure candidates' thinking abilities in recruitment.
It consists of three subtests: 

•  Verbal (language comprehension & word logic) 
•  Numerical (calculation & number patterns) 
•  Visual Logic (pattern & image analysis)
   This test is a modern, faster version of the classic IST, designed for efficient initial candidate screening. 

2. How long does IST Screening take?
IST Screening is designed to be fast and efficient, with a duration of:

•  Only 20–25 minutes
   Compared to the classic IST with many subtests, IST Screening uses only 3 main subtests, making it: 
•  Faster 
•  Less tiring for candidates 
•  Still accurate for initial screening 

3. Does an IST test need to be long to be accurate?
No. Modern tests remain accurate even with shorter durations.

4. Can candidates get fatigued during longer tests (old IST up to 90 minutes)?
Yes, and this can affect results.

5. What is the difference between IST Screening and the classic IST?
Classic IST: 

•  Many subtests (±9 subtests) 
•  Long duration (can be > 90 minutes) 
•  Less practical for fast hiring

IST Screening (Psikologiehub):

•  Only 3 core subtests 
•  20–25 minutes duration 
•  Designed for modern recruitment needs 
•  More scalable for large candidate volumes 

6. Can the classic IST still be used?
Yes, but it is less optimal for modern recruitment needs as many questions are already widely circulated.

7. Is IST Screening valid and credible?
Yes. IST Screening at Psikologiehub:

•  Has an official license from Germany 
•  Is not an outdated or unclear adaptation 
•  Follows international cognitive assessment standards
   Therefore, results are scientific, objective, and reliable. 

8. What is the difference between official and unofficial IST?
Official IST has a license from the original publisher, while unofficial versions are usually outdated adaptations with unclear validity.

9. Can IST Screening questions be learned or leaked?
No. Unlike many other tests in the market:

•  Questions are continuously updated 
•  Not available in books or marketplaces 
•  Cannot be memorized
   This ensures results reflect true candidate ability, not practice effects. 

10. Can IST Screening be conducted online?
Yes. IST Screening is fully online and can be accessed via:

•  Laptop 
•  Tablet 
•  Smartphone
   HR simply sends the test link via email to candidates. 

11. Is IST Screening secure from cheating?
Yes. It includes online proctoring features that allow HR to:

•  Monitor cheating indicators 
•  Observe candidate behavior during the test 
•  Ensure the test is completed independently
   This keeps results trustworthy even in an online setting. 

12. How do you send the test to candidates?
It’s very simple. HR only needs to:

1.  Input candidate emails into the Psikologiehub dashboard 
2.  Send the test link (to multiple candidates at once)
    It can be sent to dozens or even hundreds of candidates in a single click. 

13. Can IST Screening be used for many candidates at once?
Yes. IST Screening is scalable and suitable for:

•  Mass hiring 
•  Campus hiring 
•  High-volume recruitment
   Without increasing HR operational workload. 

14. Are results available immediately?
Yes. Once candidates finish the test, results will:

•  Be instantly available on the dashboard 
•  Be easy for HR to read 
•  Be ready for the next selection stage 

15. Can IST Screening be combined with Career Match?
Highly recommended.
IST Screening measures:

•  Cognitive ability (hard skills)
   Career Match measures: 
•  Personality & job fit (soft side)
   When combined: 
•  HR gets a Fit Score (%)
   Making decisions: 
•  Faster 
•  More objective 
•  More accurate 

16. Who is IST Screening suitable for?
IST Screening is ideal for:

•  HR professionals 
•  Recruiters 
•  Talent acquisition teams 
•  Companies with fast hiring needs
   Especially for efficient and scalable initial candidate screening. 

17. Why should HR use IST Screening?
In recruitment:

•  The biggest challenge is not finding candidates 
•  But selecting the right ones
   IST Screening helps HR to: 
•  Filter candidates faster 
•  Reduce subjective bias 
•  Make data-driven decisions