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%
Numerical Reasoning74%
English Grammar68%
Working with AI64%
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WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES
A clearer view of reasoning and workplace skills.
The Research Assistant template combines Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, English Grammar, Working with AI. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.
4tests45minutes62questions in total
02 · 10 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES
Numerical Reasoning
Shows how candidates read figures, tables and percentages, and what they conclude from them.
- Tables & charts
- Percentages & ratios
- Interpreting figures
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 · 15 MINUTES
Working with AI
Checks whether candidates use AI assistants well at work, from clear requests to checking the output and keeping data safe.
- Prompting
- Checking AI output
- Data and privacy
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, Numerical Reasoning, English Grammar, Working with AI. 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.
Whether the vacancy says Research Assistant or academic research assistant, the work includes preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects. This Numerical Reasoning example reflects that.
Research Assistant: preparing a timetable update and checking who it affectsWorkplace example
The team gets through 3 planned sessions an hour across a 5-hour shift.
| Per hour | Hours |
|---|---|
| 3 | 5 |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using the Research Assistant assessment.
What does the full assessment tell you?
This template combines multiple-choice questions in Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, English Grammar, Working with AI. 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.
- Numerical ReasoningAsk them to interpret a table, calculate a rate and explain what the figures imply.
- English GrammarReview how they would make a customer or colleague message clear and accurate.
- Working with AIUse a short Working with AI work sample to explore how they apply prompting and checking ai output.
SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF
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BEFORE YOU START
Your questions, answered.
Can I tailor this assessment to my Research Assistant vacancy?
Yes. Start with Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, English Grammar, Working with AI, 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 Research Assistant work?
Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, English Grammar, Working with AI 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 Research Assistant assessment take?
The recommended selection contains 4 tests and allows 45 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, Numerical Reasoning, English Grammar, Working with AI 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 Research 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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