Jinhaksa Catch, a recruitment platform, officially launched the CATCH-UP AX Job Competency Test on the 26th, a service that assesses how well job seekers can apply artificial intelligence to real work.
The test evaluates whether users can put AI to practical use, and consists of preparatory lectures, hands-on tests and individualized result reports.
Before the test, preparatory lectures and materials are provided so that even those without a technical background can learn how to use AI. The lectures cover the overall process of applying AI to work, including organizing and analyzing data, preparing reports and verifying results.
After completing the lectures, test-takers face a hands-on assessment based on real situations in management and administration as well as finance and accounting roles. Over 80 minutes, applicants review questions and data and complete their work by conversing with AI through vibe coding based on Claude Code.
The hands-on test examines not only whether set tasks are carried out but also the process of combining various conditions and data to solve complex problems. It also evaluates the ability to independently structure tasks that have no fixed answer and turn them into finished work. Through this, it provides a comprehensive assessment of how effectively users employ AI as a tool for collaboration at work.
After the test, applicants receive an individualized result report that comprehensively analyzes their level of AI use. The report consists of an "AI Collaboration Competency Assessment" and a "Problem-Solving Competency Assessment," laying out in detail the applicant's current skill level and relative standing.
Catch introduced the test to target the gap between experience using AI and the actual ability to apply it. According to a Catch survey, 72% of job seekers had used AI over the past month, but only 16% used it at an advanced level. The company aims to help users confirm their skills through the test and set concrete directions for learning and skill development.
The CATCH-UP AX Job Competency Test is currently being supplied to a number of universities and companies, including Sejong University, Wonkwang University and Bucheon University. The company plans to expand the service so that individual users can apply and take the test in the future.
Kim Jung-hyun, head of Jinhaksa Catch, said, "The use of AI itself has become widespread, but there are clear differences in the ability to define work problems and design prompts, or to collaborate with AI to solve complex problems." He added, "Through this test, we aim to help users objectively assess their level of AI use and set a systematic direction for education, and eventually to use it as a hiring metric as well."
