Administration Tests

Administration Psychometric Tests

Administrative Assistants are required to have a range of skills in order to thrive in their role. As such, the recruitment process is likely to include aptitude and psychometric assessments to match the suitability of a candidate with the role requirements, as well as an interview.

Clerical and administrative roles require an individual to support other members of staff with day-to-day office responsibilities. As such, strong communication skills, teamwork and organisational skills are essential. The types of assessments you can expect to face as part of the selection process have been outlined below:

Administrative Assistant Skills Assessment

Some employers will ask you to complete a specific skill based assessment that is relevant to an administrative assistant role. Such tests include:

A touch typing test

Note taking exercise

Proof-reading exercise

Microsoft office exercise (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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Psychometric Tests are a key component of the Administration application process. The makeup of the psychometric tests you’ll face will depend on the Administration firm you apply for. They will include psychometric tests such as numerical reasoning tests, verbal reasoning test, diagrammatic reasoning tests and situational judgement tests.

So, if you’re applying for a role in an Administration firm, it’s important to find out more about these psychometric tests and get practice doing them to improve your performance.

Administration Numerical Reasoning Tests

The numerical reasoning test assesses your ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret numerical information that will be provided to you in charts, graphs, and tables. It’s particularly to practice numerical reasoning tests before you take the exams to improve your accuracy and the speed you can answer the questions.

Administration Verbal Reasoning Tests

Verbal reasoning tests assess your understanding and comprehension skills. In the verbal reasoning test you will be presented with a short passage of text which you’ll be required to interpret before answering questions on. These are typically in the ‘True, False, Cannot Say’ multiple choice format, although there are a range of alternatives too.

Administration Situational Judgement Tests

The situational judgment test is a set of questions assessing how you might react to hypothetical events and situations that are encountered in the workplace. Based on how you answer the situational judgement test, the company will get an understanding of whether you’re a good fit for them.

Administration Diagrammatic Reasoning Test

Diagrammatic reasoning tests will assess your sequence and pattern identification skills, logical thinking and ability to approach a problem and how good you are at solving it. Diagrammatic reasoning tests are used by recruiters to assess your ability to think logically and solve complex problems.

Administration Assessment Centre

If the firm you’re applying for has an Assessment Centre, it may involve psychometric tests, interviews, group exercises, case studies and presentations. Read our Assessment Centre Guide to make sure you’re fully prepared and ready to show yourself in the best possible light.