IntercomIQ/Aptitude Gate Before Any Human Contact
Sales & GTM
What it tests
Raw analytical ability, reading comprehension, numerical reasoning
Format
- 1Before recruiter screen, candidate completes a timed aptitude test (math/numerical reasoning, critical reading)
- 2Only candidates who pass proceed to recruiter screen
- 3Eliminates ~40-50% of candidates before any human time is spent
What to look for
- Minimum score threshold (set based on your top performers' scores)
- Speed + accuracy balance
- This is a filter, not a ranking tool
Adaptation guide
Use off-the-shelf tools (Criteria Corp, Wonderlic, SHL). Calibrate pass threshold by testing existing top performers first.
Full description
Format:
- Before recruiter screen, candidate completes a timed aptitude test:
- Math/numerical reasoning (basic quantitative skills)
- Critical reading (comprehension, logic)
- ~20-30 minutes, proctored or timed
- Only candidates who pass proceed to recruiter screen
- Eliminates ~40-50% of candidates before any human time is spent
Time: 20-30 minutes
What to look for:
- Minimum score threshold (set based on your top performers' scores)
- Speed + accuracy balance
- This is a filter, not a ranking tool
Adaptation: Use off-the-shelf tools (Criteria Corp, Wonderlic, SHL). Calibrate pass threshold by testing existing top performers first.
Controversy: Some candidates hate this. Intercom accepts the trade-off for efficiency.