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
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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS
More than one score.
Time Management82%
Error Checking74%
English Grammar68%
Microsoft Word64%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of office skills.
The Personal Assistant template combines Time Management, Error Checking, English Grammar, Microsoft Word. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
4tests40minutes76questions in total
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 · 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
04 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Microsoft Word
Checks document work beyond typing, including styles, tables, templates and reviewing.
- Document formatting
- Editing & reviewing
- Working with document tools
A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE
One assessment. Different strengths.
Explore accurate, organised office work.
You receive a result for each included test: Time Management, Error Checking, English Grammar, Microsoft Word. 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 Personal Assistant assessment results.
Personal Assistant: organising a meeting pack and checking its recordsWorkplace example
While organising a meeting pack and checking its records, you compare an approved record with a copied entry. All four fields must match exactly.
| Field | Approved record | Copied entry |
|---|---|---|
| Reference | AB-2741 | AB-2741 |
| Quantity | 36 | 36 |
| Date | 18 October | 18 October |
| Location code | RT-608 | RT-680 |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Personal Assistant assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Error Checking, English Grammar, Microsoft Word; workplace situations in Time Management. 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.
- Error CheckingCheck matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
- English GrammarReview how they would make a customer or colleague message clear and accurate.
- Microsoft WordAsk how they would structure and review a clear document.
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.
BEFORE YOU START
Your questions, answered.
Can I tailor this assessment to my Personal Assistant vacancy?
Yes. Start with Time Management, Error Checking, English Grammar, Microsoft Word, 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 Personal Assistant work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Error Checking, English Grammar, Microsoft Word; workplace situations in Time Management 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 Personal Assistant 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 Time Management, Error Checking, English Grammar, Microsoft Word 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 Personal Assistant 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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