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Document Controller assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Error Checking82%
Microsoft Excel74%
Compliance & Ethics68%
Time Management64%
English Spelling78%
Working with AI70%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

Illustrative results · Fictional candidate

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of office skills.

The Document Controller template combines Error Checking, Microsoft Excel, Compliance & Ethics, Time Management, English Spelling, Working with AI. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

6tests65minutes111questions in total

01 · 28 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Error Checking

Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure.

  • Comparing records
  • Spotting discrepancies
  • Accuracy with information

02 · 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

03 · 7 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Compliance & Ethics

Shows how candidates act when rules, pressure and commercial interest pull apart.

  • Ethical decisions
  • Following procedures
  • Raising concerns

04 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Time Management

Shows how candidates prioritise when there is more to do than time allows.

  • Setting priorities
  • Planning workloads
  • Managing deadlines

05 · 35 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

English Spelling

Checks spelling accuracy where a visible mistake costs credibility.

  • Spelling accuracy
  • Recognising errors
  • Written vocabulary

06 · 15 QUESTIONS · 15 MINUTES

Working with AI

Checks whether candidates use AI assistants well at work, from clear requests to checking the output and keeping data safe.

  • Prompting
  • Checking AI output
  • Data and privacy

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore accurate, organised office work.

You receive a result for each included test: Error Checking, Microsoft Excel, Compliance & Ethics, Time Management, English Spelling, Working with AI. 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.

Try the question yourself before reading the answer. It is an Error Checking example drawn from organising a meeting pack and checking its records, part of a Document Controller's week.

Document Controller: organising a meeting pack and checking its recordsWorkplace example

While organising a meeting pack and checking its records, a colleague asks you to confirm that a copied visitor pass entry matches the original. All four fields must match exactly.

FieldApproved recordCopied entry
Booking referenceVP-6784VP-6784
Time08:1509:15
Units9191
Start date10 May10 May
Which field has been copied incorrectly?

An example of the question format, separate from a candidate assessment.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Document Controller assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in Error Checking, Microsoft Excel, English Spelling, Working with AI; workplace situations in Compliance & Ethics, Time Management. 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. Ask how they would check the records, organise the work and keep colleagues informed.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • Error CheckingCheck matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
  • Microsoft ExcelDiscuss formulas, cell references and checks in a small spreadsheet.
  • Compliance & EthicsDiscuss how they would respond when a request conflicts with an agreed rule.
  • Time ManagementAsk how they would prioritise competing deadlines and explain the trade-offs.
  • English SpellingExplore accuracy in written messages and documents.
  • Working with AIUse a short Working with AI work sample to explore how they apply prompting and checking ai output.

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.

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Skills breakdownCandidate comparisonInterview prompts

BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Can I tailor this assessment to my Document Controller vacancy?

Yes. Start with Error Checking, Microsoft Excel, Compliance & Ethics, Time Management, English Spelling, Working with AI, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Error Checking to explore comparing records. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical Document Controller work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Error Checking, Microsoft Excel, English Spelling, Working with AI; workplace situations in Compliance & Ethics, Time Management 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 Error Checking included?

Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure. Check matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this Document Controller assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 6 tests and allows 65 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 Error Checking, Microsoft Excel, Compliance & Ethics, Time Management, English Spelling, Working with AI 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 Document Controller 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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