Assessment test pending

This status usually means an evaluation step is still waiting to be completed, reviewed, or recorded by the employer system.

Last updated: 2026-02-22

Also seen as: assessment test pending, pre-employment test pending

Definition

Assessment test pending usually means your application is waiting on a test-related step before moving forward.

What’s usually happening behind the scenes

The system is often waiting for test completion, score processing, or recruiter review of results.

Why it stays in this status

Delays in scheduling, test-provider processing, or batch review timing commonly keep this status unchanged.

How long it usually lasts

It often lasts from a few days to about two weeks, depending on the hiring process.

What usually doesn’t help

Submitting duplicate test attempts without instruction usually does not accelerate review.

When action might make sense

If no timeline was shared, a concise follow-up is often reasonable after about one to two weeks. If a timeline was shared, following up after that window is often reasonable while continuing other active applications.

Related statuses

• Candidate pool review
• Hiring manager review
• Pending senior leadership review
• Reference check in progress

Disclaimer

This content is general guidance and may not represent every employer test policy.