Executive assistant tests help employers evaluate whether a candidate has the necessary skills and traits to be a successful executive assistant.
Supporting senior staff with scheduling, organisation and correspondence, an executive assistant needs to be highly organised, able to multitask and recognise priorities, and collaborate across all levels of the business.
The executive assistant test is designed to ensure that applicants have the right level of inherent skills and knowledge to succeed in the role, and reduce the cost-per-hire for the business.
The executive assistant test is an unbiased assessment that is simple to administer to a large number of applicants, and provides data that can be used to choose the best candidates to take further in the recruitment process.
The questions asked are directly related to skills and competencies that make a successful executive assistant. These questions are designed to provide proof that the candidate has what it takes to be a valuable employee.
Popular job postings can have hundreds of applicants, and when faced with a number of similarly qualified candidates, it can be difficult to reduce the applicant pool. While the basic criteria might be met on paper, the executive assistant test gives a further understanding of how well the candidates match the job requirements.
The executive assistant test provides a data-driven, unbiased way to differentiate candidates based on their actual skills and knowledge.
As there are some very sensitive things that an executive assistant has to deal with, it is important that the candidates can deal with all tasks using professional discretion, excellent communication skills, and a problem-solving approach that is needed to correctly support senior staff. With wide-ranging types of tasks like answering the phone and sending emails, to organising and attending meetings, executive assistants might also need to manage projects and deal with the personal admin of the staff they are supporting.
The executive assistant test is a simple and straightforward method that ensures only the very best candidates are taken further in the process – usually to the interview stage.
Results for the Executive Assistant Test along with other assessments the candidate takes will be compiled to produce a candidate report.
The report is automatically generated and available both online and as a downloadable pdf so they can be shared with other team members and employees alike.
Candidates will need to answer a range of questions that measure industry-specific technical skills where applicable (e.g. Microsoft Excel), soft skills (e.g. time management), aptitude (e.g. error checking) and relevant personality dimensions (e.g. organisation). The results present a holistic view of how well suited each candidate is for the job at hand, using a data-driven approach.
The format varies by type of question, including multiple-choice for aptitude and technical skills, situational judgement for soft skills and agreement on a Likert scale for the personality dimensions. This approach ensures candidates are being assessed in an accurate and fair manner, and that results reflect the true underlying qualities of each candidate.
The characteristics, abilities and knowledge necessary to be an executive assistant were identified using the US Department of Labor's comprehensive O*NET database. O*NET is the leading source of occupational information that is constantly updated by collecting data from employees in specific job roles.
During the development process, test questions were rigorously analysed to maximise reliability and validity in line with industry best practices. They were created by our team of I/O psychologists and psychometricians – who collaborated with subject-matter-experts – and field-tested with a representative sample of job applicants who have varying experience, just like you might find in a talent pool.
Each test is reviewed by a panel of individuals representing diverse backgrounds to check for any sensitivity, fairness, face validity and accessibility issues. This ensures each candidate has a fair chance of demonstrating their true level of expertise.
Our executive assistant test is monitored to ensure it is up-to-date and optimised for performance.
Validated
Neuroworx provides evidence-based recommendations for tests to use for over 750 jobs. Our recommendation engine leverages data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
Start
Instant access to our full testing suite.
All our Executive Assistant tests are written by accredited psychologists and fully validated.
We offer Executive Assistant tests for all levels so you can assess all roles within your organisation.
Automate
Streamline hiring with our out-of-the-box tools.
Automated actions such as alerts and reminders ensure a smooth candidate experience.
Receive candidate results in real-time so you can make decisions in hours, not days.
Hire
Improve hiring with bias-free, data-driven decisions.
Our full array of candidate performance metrics will provide actionable data on each of your candidates.
Simple, easy-to-use candidate comparison reports mean you don’t need to be a psychologist to interpret them.
Testimonials
Provides all the data and high-level metrics we need to make fast hiring decisions. Neuroworx has been particularly helpful in scaling our operations since we moved to remote working.
Focusing on data reduced the subjective decision making from our hiring process and allowed us to reduce bias and make better hiring decisions.
We used Neuroworx as part of our Finance Graduate Scheme recruitment and it was just what we needed – really simple to send candidates the link to complete and clear to see how they all compared. And great value for money!
Origins
Key skills required for an executive assistant include: ability to multitask and prioritise; attention to detail; excellent verbal and written comprehension; computer literacy; problem-solving skills; adaptability; organisational skills.
Executive assistants might also need to be tested on their logical thinking and project management skills, as well as typing and inbox management.
Neuroworx operates on a monthly or annual subscription basis. We have several plans to suit your hiring needs, which you can check out here. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us to discuss a custom plan.
Yes, simply sign up (no credit card is required) and we'll give you unlimited access for seven days. Create as many jobs and test as many candidates as you want; you won't be charged a penny.