What are the TOEFL and IELTS tests for? Is it useful for finding a job?

Some are for improving English, others are for studying abroad. Generally speaking, foreign companies require job seekers to communicate in English.

The full name of TOEFL is an English proficiency test for non-native English speakers. It is an English proficiency test organized by educational testing service. There are three kinds of TOEFL tests, namely paper test, computer test and online test. The TOEFL test adopts real scenes, such as simulating the dynamic and interactive environment in the university campus. The test questions comprehensively examine four English language abilities, namely listening, speaking, reading and writing. Candidates can fully demonstrate their English communication skills. The TOEFL test is conducted through the Internet, and the test takes the form of computer test. The TOEFL test time and the number of questions in each part are fixed.

IELTS is one of the famous international English standardized proficiency tests, which is jointly managed by the British Council for Cultural Education, the Cambridge University Examinations Board and the Australian Agency for International Development of Education. Adhering to the communication-oriented concept, IELTS is the first international test in the world to comprehensively evaluate English proficiency from four aspects: listening, speaking, reading and writing, which can accurately evaluate candidates' English language ability in a three-dimensional, comprehensive way. Candidates can choose academic test and training test, and the test results are valid for 2 years.