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Planning Officer assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Verbal Reasoning82%
Compliance & Ethics74%
Decision-Making68%
Error Checking64%

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 Planning Officer template combines Verbal Reasoning, Compliance & Ethics, Decision-Making, Error Checking. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

4tests40minutes55questions in total

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

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 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Decision-Making

Shows how candidates weigh incomplete information and commit to a course of action.

  • Evaluating options
  • Weighing information
  • Choosing a response

04 · 28 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Error Checking

Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure.

  • Comparing records
  • Spotting discrepancies
  • Accuracy with information

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, Decision-Making, Error Checking. 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.

Hiring a Planning Officer, sometimes advertised as town planner? Try an Error Checking question built around preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects.

Planning Officer: preparing a timetable update and checking who it affectsWorkplace example

While preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects, you proofread a parent enquiry record that was typed up from the approved version. All four fields must match exactly.

FieldApproved recordCopied entry
Hours2828
Account codeZW-444ZW-444
Due date22 February12 February
Start time12:1512:15
Which entry does not match the approved record?

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

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Planning 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, Decision-Making. 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.
  • Decision-MakingAsk them to compare options and explain what evidence their decision needs.
  • Error CheckingCheck matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.

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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BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Can I tailor this assessment to my Planning Officer vacancy?

Yes. Start with Verbal Reasoning, Compliance & Ethics, Decision-Making, Error Checking, 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 Planning Officer work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Verbal Reasoning, Error Checking; workplace situations in Compliance & Ethics, Decision-Making 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 Planning 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, Decision-Making, Error Checking 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 Planning Officer 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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