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%
SQL68%
Numerical Reasoning64%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
Illustrative results · Fictional candidate
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of data and analytical skills.
The Head of Data template combines Strategic Thinking, Leadership, SQL, Numerical Reasoning. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
4tests40minutes46questions 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 · 20 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
SQL
Checks whether candidates can write the queries the job needs, not just read them.
- Queries & filtering
- Joins & relationships
- Working with databases
04 · 10 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Numerical Reasoning
Shows how candidates read figures, tables and percentages, and what they conclude from them.
- Tables & charts
- Percentages & ratios
- Interpreting figures
A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE
One assessment. Different strengths.
Explore data accuracy, analysis and clear conclusions.
You receive a result for each included test: Strategic Thinking, Leadership, SQL, Numerical Reasoning. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on checking a data extract before sharing an analysis.
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.
Whether the vacancy says Head of Data or data director, the work includes checking a data extract before sharing an analysis. This Numerical Reasoning example reflects that.
Head of Data: checking a data extract before sharing an analysisWorkplace example
The team gets through 18 dashboard requests an hour across a 3-hour day.
| Per hour | Hours |
|---|---|
| 18 | 3 |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Head of Data assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in SQL, Numerical Reasoning; workplace situations in Strategic Thinking, Leadership. It brings together evidence about data accuracy, analysis and clear conclusions, giving you areas to explore when checking a data extract before sharing an analysis.
How can you use the results?
Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on checking a data extract before sharing an analysis to explore practical application. Ask them to explain their checks, their method and what the figures do and do not establish.
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.
- SQLAsk how they would filter records, join related tables and verify a query result.
- Numerical ReasoningAsk them to interpret a table, calculate a rate and explain what the figures imply.
SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF
See the person behind the score.
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BEFORE YOU START
Your questions, answered.
Can I tailor this assessment to my Head of Data vacancy?
Yes. Start with Strategic Thinking, Leadership, SQL, Numerical Reasoning, 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 Head of Data work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in SQL, Numerical Reasoning; workplace situations in Strategic Thinking, Leadership online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on checking a data extract before sharing an analysis 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 Head of Data assessment take?
The recommended selection contains 4 tests and allows 40 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, SQL, Numerical 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?
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