01 · 15 QUESTIONS · 15 MINUTES
Admin and Office Support
Checks the judgement an office runs on, from diaries and priorities to records and meetings.
- Diary and scheduling
- Prioritising
- Records and data protection
Hire your next Administrative Assistant with clearer evidence.
An administrative assistant assessment for office judgement and accuracy. Start with the prepared selection, then keep the tests that match the records, diaries and documents your vacancy involves.
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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS
More than one score.
Admin and Office Support82%
Typing Speed74%
Error Checking68%
Computer and Email Skills64%
Microsoft Word78%
Microsoft Excel70%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
Illustrative results · Fictional candidate
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of office skills.
The Administrative Assistant template combines Admin and Office Support, Typing Speed, Error Checking, Computer and Email Skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
6tests62minutes93questions in total
02 · 2 QUESTIONS · 2 MINUTES
Typing Speed
Shows how many correct words a minute candidates type, and how accurately.
- Typing speed
- Accuracy
- Copy typing
03 · 28 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Error Checking
Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure.
- Comparing records
- Spotting discrepancies
- Accuracy with information
04 · 15 QUESTIONS · 15 MINUTES
Computer and Email Skills
Checks everyday computer use, from files and shortcuts to email, calendars and staying safe online.
- Files and folders
- Shortcuts on Windows and Mac
- Email handling
05 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Microsoft Word
Checks document work beyond typing, including styles, tables, templates and reviewing.
- Document formatting
- Editing & reviewing
- Working with document tools
06 · 18 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Microsoft Excel
Checks the spreadsheet work the job actually needs, from formulas and lookups to clean analysis.
- Formulas & functions
- Working with data
- Tables & charts
A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE
One assessment. Different strengths.
Explore accurate, organised office work.
You receive a result for each included test: Admin and Office Support, Typing Speed, Error Checking, Computer and Email Skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on organising a meeting pack and checking its records.
Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.
A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE
English, plus 13 languages.
Assess candidates in the language they work in.
- English
- Chinese (simplified)
- Japanese
- Korean
- Thai
- Vietnamese
- Indonesian
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Dutch
- Arabic
Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.
TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION
Try an example question.
Explore an example in the context of organising a meeting pack and checking its records. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the Administrative Assistant assessment results.
Administrative Assistant: organising a meeting pack and checking its recordsWorkplace example
While organising a meeting pack and checking its records, you compare an approved record with a copied entry. All four fields must match exactly.
| Field | Approved record | Copied entry |
|---|---|---|
| Reference | AB-2741 | AB-2741 |
| Quantity | 36 | 36 |
| Date | 18 October | 18 October |
| Location code | RT-608 | RT-680 |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Administrative Assistant assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Admin and Office Support, Error Checking, Computer and Email Skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel. It brings together evidence about accurate, organised office work, giving you areas to explore when organising a meeting pack and checking its records.
How can you use the results?
Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on organising a meeting pack and checking its records to explore practical application. Show a fictional diary with an overlapping meeting and an urgent visitor request. Ask which details they would confirm, how they would communicate the change and how they would protect any private information. Use their explanation alongside the individual test results.
Which results matter for your vacancy?
- Admin and Office SupportUse a short Admin and Office Support work sample to explore how they apply diary and scheduling and prioritising.
- Typing SpeedUse a short Typing Speed work sample to explore how they apply typing speed and accuracy.
- Error CheckingCheck matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
- Computer and Email SkillsUse a short Computer and Email Skills work sample to explore how they apply files and folders and shortcuts on windows and mac.
- Microsoft WordAsk how they would structure and review a clear document.
- Microsoft ExcelDiscuss formulas, cell references and checks in a small spreadsheet.
Choosing tests for your vacancy
Use Admin and Office Support for diaries, priorities and records, and Error Checking for accuracy when comparing details. The existing selection also includes typing, computer, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel tests. Retain them only where those skills matter. Software questions assess knowledge; they do not show a candidate working in your own systems.
SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF
See the person behind the score.
Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.
BEFORE YOU START
Your questions, answered.
Can I tailor this assessment to my Administrative Assistant vacancy?
Yes. Start with Admin and Office Support, Typing Speed, Error Checking, Computer and Email Skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Admin and Office Support to explore diary and scheduling. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.
Does this assess practical Administrative Assistant work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Admin and Office Support, Error Checking, Computer and Email Skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on organising a meeting pack and checking its records to explore application alongside the test results.
Why is Admin and Office Support included?
Checks the judgement an office runs on, from diaries and priorities to records and meetings. Use a short Admin and Office Support work sample to explore how they apply diary and scheduling and prioritising. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.
How long does this Administrative Assistant assessment take?
The recommended selection contains 6 tests and allows 62 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.
Will I see a separate result for each test?
Yes. Review Admin and Office Support, Typing Speed, Error Checking, Computer and Email Skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.
Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?
After signup, your Administrative Assistant selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.
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