01 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Strategic Thinking
Shows whether candidates think past the immediate task to longer term consequences.
- Long-term priorities
- Evaluating information
- Considering wider effects
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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS
More than one score.
Strategic Thinking82%
Leadership74%
Decision-Making68%
Management64%
Compliance & Ethics78%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
Illustrative results · Fictional candidate
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of IT skills.
The IT Director template combines Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision-Making, Management, Compliance & Ethics. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
5tests50minutes39questions in total
02 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Leadership
Shows how candidates set direction and handle people problems in a team.
- Supporting others
- Setting direction
- Handling team challenges
03 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Decision-Making
Shows how candidates weigh incomplete information and commit to a course of action.
- Evaluating options
- Weighing information
- Choosing a response
04 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Management
Shows how candidates handle performance, workload and day to day supervision.
- Organising work
- Supporting teams
- Managing priorities
05 · 7 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Compliance & Ethics
Shows how candidates act when rules, pressure and commercial interest pull apart.
- Ethical decisions
- Following procedures
- Raising concerns
A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE
One assessment. Different strengths.
Explore technical knowledge, troubleshooting and reliable systems.
You receive a result for each included test: Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision-Making, Management, Compliance & Ethics. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on reviewing a service change before a planned release.
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 reviewing a service change before a planned release. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the IT Director assessment results.
IT Director: reviewing a service change before a planned releaseWorkplace example
In this IT Director example, reviewing a service change before a planned release is part of the work. A service change requires a tested recovery plan before the release is approved. The deployment checks are complete, but the recovery plan has not been tested.
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the IT Director assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines workplace situations in Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision-Making, Management, Compliance & Ethics. It brings together evidence about technical knowledge, troubleshooting and reliable systems, giving you areas to explore when reviewing a service change before a planned release.
How can you use the results?
Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on reviewing a service change before a planned release to explore practical application. Ask how they would diagnose the issue, verify a proposed fix and recover if it failed.
Which results matter for your vacancy?
- Strategic ThinkingAsk how they would connect a proposed action to longer-term goals.
- LeadershipAsk how they would set direction, support the team and handle a setback.
- Decision-MakingAsk them to compare options and explain what evidence their decision needs.
- ManagementDiscuss how they would allocate work, review progress and support a colleague.
- Compliance & EthicsDiscuss how they would respond when a request conflicts with an agreed rule.
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 IT Director vacancy?
Yes. Start with Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision-Making, Management, Compliance & Ethics, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Strategic Thinking to explore long-term priorities. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.
Does this assess practical IT Director work?
Candidates answer workplace situations in Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision-Making, Management, Compliance & Ethics online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on reviewing a service change before a planned release to explore application alongside the test results.
Why is Strategic Thinking included?
Shows whether candidates think past the immediate task to longer term consequences. Ask how they would connect a proposed action to longer-term goals. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.
How long does this IT Director assessment take?
The recommended selection contains 5 tests and allows 50 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 Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision-Making, Management, Compliance & Ethics 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 IT Director 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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