01 · 12 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Verbal Reasoning
Shows how accurately candidates understand written information and what follows from it.
- Reading comprehension
- Evaluating statements
- Drawing conclusions
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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS
More than one score.
Verbal Reasoning82%
Compliance & Ethics74%
Error Checking68%
Communication64%
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 Local Government Officer template combines Verbal Reasoning, Compliance & Ethics, Error Checking, Communication. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
4tests40minutes55questions in total
02 · 7 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Compliance & Ethics
Shows how candidates act when rules, pressure and commercial interest pull apart.
- Ethical decisions
- Following procedures
- Raising concerns
03 · 28 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Error Checking
Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure.
- Comparing records
- Spotting discrepancies
- Accuracy with information
04 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Communication
Shows how candidates choose to explain things and raise issues at work.
- Sharing information
- Listening & understanding
- Difficult conversations
A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE
One assessment. Different strengths.
Explore careful records, clear communication and sound judgement.
You receive a result for each included test: Verbal Reasoning, Compliance & Ethics, Error Checking, Communication. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects.
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 a Local Government Officer: preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects. Use it to talk through a candidate's reasoning alongside their results.
Local Government Officer: preparing a timetable update and checking who it affectsWorkplace example
While preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects, you check a copied timetable slot entry against the approved record. All four fields must match exactly.
| Field | Approved record | Copied entry |
|---|---|---|
| Cost code | CS-414 | CS-414 |
| Case reference | TK-6302 | TK-6302 |
| Time | 12:45 | 12:00 |
| Review date | 22 August | 22 August |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Local Government Officer assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Verbal Reasoning, Error Checking; workplace situations in Compliance & Ethics, Communication. It brings together evidence about careful records, clear communication and sound judgement, giving you areas to explore when preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects.
How can you use the results?
Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects to explore practical application. Ask how they would verify the information and communicate a change to the people affected.
Which results matter for your vacancy?
- Verbal ReasoningAsk them to distinguish facts from assumptions in a short written brief.
- Compliance & EthicsDiscuss how they would respond when a request conflicts with an agreed rule.
- Error CheckingCheck matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
- CommunicationExplore how they would explain an issue and agree the next update.
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 Local Government Officer vacancy?
Yes. Start with Verbal Reasoning, Compliance & Ethics, Error Checking, Communication, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Verbal Reasoning to explore reading comprehension. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.
Does this assess practical Local Government Officer work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Verbal Reasoning, Error Checking; workplace situations in Compliance & Ethics, Communication online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects to explore application alongside the test results.
Why is Verbal Reasoning included?
Shows how accurately candidates understand written information and what follows from it. Ask them to distinguish facts from assumptions in a short written brief. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.
How long does this Local Government Officer 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 Verbal Reasoning, Compliance & Ethics, Error Checking, Communication 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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