01 · 28 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Error Checking
Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure.
- Comparing records
- Spotting discrepancies
- Accuracy with information
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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS
More than one score.
Error Checking82%
Compliance & Ethics74%
Verbal Reasoning68%
Microsoft Excel64%
Time Management78%
Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.
Illustrative results · Fictional candidate
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of office skills.
The Records Officer template combines Error Checking, Compliance & Ethics, Verbal Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Time Management. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
5tests50minutes73questions 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 · 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 · 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
05 · 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
A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE
One assessment. Different strengths.
Explore accurate, organised office work.
You receive a result for each included test: Error Checking, Compliance & Ethics, Verbal Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Time Management. 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.
This Error Checking example is set in the work of a Records Officer: organising a meeting pack and checking its records. Use it to talk through a candidate's reasoning alongside their results.
Records Officer: organising a meeting pack and checking its recordsWorkplace example
While organising a meeting pack and checking its records, you proofread a travel request record that was typed up from the approved version. All four fields must match exactly.
| Field | Approved record | Copied entry |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 12 May | 12 February |
| Count | 38 | 38 |
| Time | 16:15 | 16:15 |
| Site code | HV-657 | HV-657 |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Records Officer assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Error Checking, Verbal Reasoning, Microsoft Excel; workplace situations in Compliance & Ethics, 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?
- Error CheckingCheck matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
- Compliance & EthicsDiscuss how they would respond when a request conflicts with an agreed rule.
- Verbal ReasoningAsk them to distinguish facts from assumptions in a short written brief.
- Microsoft ExcelDiscuss formulas, cell references and checks in a small spreadsheet.
- Time ManagementAsk how they would prioritise competing deadlines and explain the trade-offs.
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 Records Officer vacancy?
Yes. Start with Error Checking, Compliance & Ethics, Verbal Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Error Checking to explore comparing records. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.
Does this assess practical Records Officer work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Error Checking, Verbal Reasoning, Microsoft Excel; workplace situations in Compliance & Ethics, 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 Error Checking included?
Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure. Check matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.
How long does this Records Officer 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 Error Checking, Compliance & Ethics, Verbal Reasoning, Microsoft Excel, Time Management 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 Records 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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