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Editor assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
English Grammar82%
Error Checking74%
Verbal Reasoning68%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

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WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of marketing skills.

The Editor template combines English Grammar, Error Checking, Verbal Reasoning. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

3tests30minutes65questions in total

01 · 25 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

English Grammar

Checks written English accuracy where the writing goes in front of customers.

  • Sentence structure
  • Grammar in context
  • Written accuracy

02 · 28 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Error Checking

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

  • Comparing records
  • Spotting discrepancies
  • Accuracy with information

03 · 12 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Verbal Reasoning

Shows how accurately candidates understand written information and what follows from it.

  • Reading comprehension
  • Evaluating statements
  • Drawing conclusions

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore campaign knowledge, measurement and clear decisions.

You receive a result for each included test: English Grammar, Error Checking, Verbal Reasoning. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on checking a content brief and reviewing its performance report.

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.

This Error Checking example is set in the work of an Editor: checking a content brief and reviewing its performance report. Use it to talk through a candidate's reasoning alongside their results.

Editor: checking a content brief and reviewing its performance reportWorkplace example

While checking a content brief and reviewing its performance report, you proofread a page update record that was typed up from the approved version. All four fields must match exactly.

FieldApproved recordCopied entry
Account codeMM-159MM-159
Start date20 October10 October
Record IDWY-9732WY-9732
Amount£390.50£390.50
Which field contains the copying error?

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A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Editor assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in English Grammar, Error Checking, Verbal Reasoning. It brings together evidence about campaign knowledge, measurement and clear decisions, giving you areas to explore when checking a content brief and reviewing its performance report.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on checking a content brief and reviewing its performance report to explore practical application. Ask them to explain the intended audience, review the evidence and justify a content recommendation.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • English GrammarReview how they would make a customer or colleague message clear and accurate.
  • Error CheckingCheck matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
  • Verbal ReasoningAsk them to distinguish facts from assumptions in a short written brief.

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 Editor vacancy?

Yes. Start with English Grammar, Error Checking, Verbal Reasoning, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use English Grammar to explore sentence structure. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical Editor work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in English Grammar, Error Checking, Verbal Reasoning online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on checking a content brief and reviewing its performance report to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is English Grammar included?

Checks written English accuracy where the writing goes in front of customers. Review how they would make a customer or colleague message clear and accurate. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this Editor assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 3 tests and allows 30 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 English Grammar, Error Checking, Verbal Reasoning 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 Editor 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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