Excel Proficiency Aptitude Test
The Excel Proficiency Aptitude Test is an online screening tool designed to evaluate a candidate’s practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel when their resume lacks clear certifications or achievements. Taking less than 30 minutes to complete, this 20-question multiple-choice assessment presents candidates with real-world spreadsheets and challenges them to choose the best formula, function, or execution strategy to achieve a desired outcome. Available in both English and Spanish, it helps hiring managers look past unverified resume descriptions to accurately gauge a candidate’s raw technical ability, generating immediate online reports complete with tailored interview prompts.
About this Test
Hire the right person with the Excel Proficiency Aptitude Test for times when resumes lack sufficient info regarding a person’s actual skills.
Purpose
he Excel Proficiency Test evaluates a candidate’s knowledge of Microsoft Excel and is useful when candidates have limited credentials in this software beyond job experience. When there is no history on the resume of certifications, achievements, or continuing education in Microsoft Excel of any kind, this test will give an honest interpretation of their level of ability. Don’t miss a great hire based on what is (or isn’t) on a resume!
What It’s Best Used For
- Combating Resume Inflation: Getting objective proof of an applicant’s technical spreadsheet capabilities rather than relying on self-reported background summaries or unverified previous job descriptions.
- Pre-Employment Clerical Vetting: Screening incoming job seekers targeting data-heavy administrative roles, including executive assistants, office coordinators, and data processors.
- Auditing Data Analysis Strategies: Testing a candidate’s logical approach to manipulating, organizing, and calculating spreadsheet information systematically.
- Internal Talent and Promotion Audits: Reviewing current employee skill baselines to make data-backed choices for internal transfers or professional advancement opportunities.
- Rapid Unproctored Pre-Screening: Implementing early recruitment filters that can be securely completed by remote or work-from-home candidates via an online platform.
- Establishing Custom Corporate Scoring: Partnering with the vendor to adapt test parameters, build company-specific performance benchmarks, or validate custom scoring thresholds.
About the Test
The 20-question Excel Proficiency Aptitude Test has several sections, each of which contains an Excel spreadsheet and related multiple choice questions. The candidate must choose the strategy most likely to achieve the desired outcome.
What the Report Gives You
A graphical display of scores of areas covered, explanation of aptitude results, list of strengths and developmental concerns, and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process
Online personality testing provides immediate reporting. Proctoring is desirable but not required.
Options
Contact us to learn how we can customize the test content for your hiring process or the way information is presented in the report to meet your specifications. We can also help you validate an assessment for your workforce or establish company-specific scoring.
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