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A ready-made selection of tests for Office Manager candidates. See how they approach the skills that matter, then focus your interviews on the results.

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Office Manager assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Time Management82%
Management74%
Microsoft Excel68%
Problem Solving64%
Communication78%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of office skills.

The Office Manager template combines Time Management, Management, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Communication. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

5tests50minutes50questions in total

01 · 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

02 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Management

Shows how candidates handle performance, workload and day to day supervision.

  • Organising work
  • Supporting teams
  • Managing priorities

03 · 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

04 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Problem Solving

Shows how candidates break down a workplace problem and choose between options.

  • Understanding problems
  • Considering solutions
  • Choosing a response

05 · 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 accurate, organised office work.

You receive a result for each included test: Time Management, Management, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Communication. 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.

Explore an example in the context of organising a meeting pack and checking its records. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the Office Manager assessment results.

Office Manager: organising a meeting pack and checking its recordsWorkplace example

In this Office Manager example, organising a meeting pack and checking its records is part of the work. The meeting pack must be checked against the approved attendee list before it is circulated. The attendee list in the pack differs from the approved list.

Which action follows the stated requirement?

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

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Office Manager assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in Microsoft Excel; workplace situations in Time Management, Management, Problem Solving, Communication. 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?

  • Time ManagementAsk how they would prioritise competing deadlines and explain the trade-offs.
  • ManagementDiscuss how they would allocate work, review progress and support a colleague.
  • Microsoft ExcelDiscuss formulas, cell references and checks in a small spreadsheet.
  • Problem SolvingAsk them to break down a problem, compare options and explain their next step.
  • CommunicationExplore how they would explain an issue and agree the next update.

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 Office Manager vacancy?

Yes. Start with Time Management, Management, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Communication, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Time Management to explore setting priorities. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical Office Manager work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Microsoft Excel; workplace situations in Time Management, Management, Problem Solving, Communication 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 Time Management included?

Shows how candidates prioritise when there is more to do than time allows. Ask how they would prioritise competing deadlines and explain the trade-offs. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this Office Manager assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 5 tests and allows 50 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 Time Management, Management, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, 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?

After signup, your Office Manager 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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