Hiring:
With the TOEIC test, an employer can measure and compare the language skills of
all candidates. The test assesses reading ability (and writing indirectly), which
cannot be assessed in an employment interview.
Promotion and lateral job changes:
Specific score requirements can be set for different job categories, depending
on the level of English required. Individuals benefit by knowing what TOEIC
test scores employers expect in various job positions.
Technical or professional training:
The TOEIC test can help determine whether candidates have sufficient English
to understand training programs.
Measuring progress in learning English:
Periodic testing helps verify that individuals are indeed improving their English
ability.
Determining the effectiveness of English-language training
programs:
When the TOEIC test is taken before and after language instruction, the employer
can measure the improvement achieved. With a group of examinees, the scores
give a good indication of the value of the training program