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Interpreter assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
English82%
Communication74%
Verbal Reasoning68%
Adaptability64%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

Illustrative results · Fictional candidate

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of reasoning and workplace skills.

The Interpreter template combines English, Communication, Verbal Reasoning, Adaptability. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

4tests40minutes43questions in total

01 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

English

Checks working English for a role that deals with English speaking colleagues or customers.

  • Vocabulary in context
  • Grammar & language use
  • Understanding written information

02 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Communication

Shows how candidates choose to explain things and raise issues at work.

  • Sharing information
  • Listening & understanding
  • Difficult conversations

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

04 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Adaptability

Shows how candidates respond when priorities, plans or information change.

  • Changing priorities
  • New situations
  • Responding to uncertainty

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore reasoning, learning and working with others.

You receive a result for each included test: English, Communication, Verbal Reasoning, Adaptability. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on preparing a project update from a short brief.

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.

See how an Interpreter candidate might approach preparing a project update from a short brief. This English example gives you something concrete to discuss at interview.

Interpreter: preparing a project update from a short briefWorkplace example

During a housing appointment, the officer tells a tenant that the repair request has been 'escalated'. The tenant asks you what the word means in this setting.

Which meaning is correct here?

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

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Interpreter assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in English, Verbal Reasoning; workplace situations in Communication, Adaptability. It brings together evidence about reasoning, learning and working with others, giving you areas to explore when preparing a project update from a short brief.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on preparing a project update from a short brief to explore practical application. Ask them to explain their reasoning, identify missing information and describe their next step.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • EnglishUse a short English conversation or written task that reflects the communication your vacancy needs.
  • CommunicationExplore how they would explain an issue and agree the next update.
  • Verbal ReasoningAsk them to distinguish facts from assumptions in a short written brief.
  • AdaptabilityDiscuss how they would adjust a plan when new information changes the priorities.

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 Interpreter vacancy?

Yes. Start with English, Communication, Verbal Reasoning, Adaptability, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use English to explore vocabulary in context. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical Interpreter work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in English, Verbal Reasoning; workplace situations in Communication, Adaptability online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on preparing a project update from a short brief to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is English included?

Checks working English for a role that deals with English speaking colleagues or customers. Use a short English conversation or written task that reflects the communication your vacancy needs. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this Interpreter 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 English, Communication, Verbal Reasoning, Adaptability 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 Interpreter 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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