Negotiation Skills Test for Better Hiring Decisions
Identify candidates who can create value, build relationships, and secure favorable outcomes – essential skills for sales, leadership, and client-facing roles.
Start Testing NowWhat Is a Negotiation Skills Assessment?
A Negotiation Skills Test evaluates a candidate’s ability to communicate effectively, understand interests, and reach mutually beneficial agreements.
This assessment reveals whether candidates can:
- Identify and leverage bargaining positions
- Build rapport and trust
- Create win-win solutions
- Handle objections and conflicts
📌 Key Test Details
| Test Type: | Behavioral Skills Assessment |
| Measures: | Persuasion, Communication, Problem-Solving |
| Duration: | 15 minutes |
| Questions: | 20 scenario-based questions |
| Ideal For: | Sales, procurement, management roles |
🚀 The Business Impact of Negotiation Skills
💰 Revenue Impact
- Top negotiators secure 15-20% better terms
- Reduces costly conflicts by up to 40%
- Improves client retention by 35%
🤝 Relationship Building
- Creates long-term partnerships
- Enhances team collaboration
- Builds trust with stakeholders
🔍 Core Competencies Evaluated
Our assessment focuses on these critical negotiation skills:
| Skill | Assessment Focus |
|---|---|
| Preparation | Research and strategy development |
| Active Listening | Understanding underlying interests |
| Persuasion | Presenting compelling arguments |
| Emotional Control | Maintaining composure under pressure |
🛠️ Simple 4-Step Process
Select Test Version
Choose from sales, procurement, or general negotiation scenarios
Candidate Completion
15-minute assessment with realistic negotiation challenges
Advanced Analysis
Algorithm evaluates strategy and approach
Hire With Confidence
Receive detailed competency scores and recommendations
🏆 Ideal For These Roles
These positions benefit most from negotiation skills testing:
💼 Sales Professionals
Critical for closing deals and pricing
🛒 Procurement Specialists
Essential for vendor negotiations
👔 Business Development
Key for partnership agreements
👩💼 HR Professionals
Vital for compensation discussions
⚖️ Legal Professionals
Crucial for settlement negotiations
🏢 Executives
Important for high-stakes deals
📊 Interpreting Scores
“Can this candidate create value in negotiations while preserving relationships?”
Our scoring model predicts real-world negotiation performance:
| Percentile | Interpretation | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 90-100% | Master Negotiator | Ideal for high-stakes negotiations |
| 75-89% | Skilled Negotiator | Well-suited for client-facing roles |
| 50-74% | Competent Negotiator | Appropriate with some guidance |
| <50% | Needs Development | May leave value on the table |
💡 Test Preview
Sample question from our negotiation skills assessment:
Sample Question:
“A supplier insists on a 10% price increase. Your budget allows for 5%. How would you respond?”
- ☑ A) Accept the increase to maintain the relationship
- ☑ B) Threaten to find another supplier
- ☑ C) Explore alternative concessions (longer contract, volume commitments)
- ☑ D) Immediately offer a 5% compromise
(Correct answer assesses value-creation approach)
Report Includes:
- ✔ Competency Breakdown (Preparation, Persuasion, etc.)
- ✔ Negotiation Style Analysis
- ✔ Strengths and Development Areas
- ✔ Role-Specific Recommendations
🔄 Combine with Other Assessments
For comprehensive hiring, pair with these tests:
💬 Communication Skills
Measures verbal and non-verbal abilities
🧠 Emotional Intelligence
Assesses empathy and self-awareness
💡 Critical Thinking
Evaluates problem-solving approach
🤝 Conflict Resolution
Tests ability to manage disagreements
📊 Sales Aptitude
Measures persuasion and closing skills
👥 Leadership Potential
Assesses influence and decision-making
🛡️ Scientifically Validated
Developed using proven behavioral assessment methodologies:
🧪 Clinical Validation
0.68 correlation with real-world negotiation outcomes
🔄 Real-World Testing
10,000+ candidate assessments analyzed
📈 Predictive Accuracy
78% reduction in poor negotiation hires
⚖️ EEOC Compliant
No adverse impact against protected groups
🔬 Peer-Reviewed
Published in Negotiation Journal
🔄 Annual Revalidation
Updated with latest negotiation research
📌 Common Questions
While personality tests measure traits, our assessment evaluates actual negotiation competencies through scenario-based questions that simulate real business situations.
Our assessment includes consistency checks and scenario-based questions that make it difficult to fake responses effectively.
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