Administrator Test

When looking to fill an administrator position, it's important to make sure that the candidate has the skills necessary to do the job. An administrator skills test can help ensure that the candidate is a good fit for the position.

  • What is an administrator skills test?

    An administrator is an important member of staff, often supporting other teams and being the first point of contact for staff, suppliers, and customers. The administrator might also be referred to as the office manager, responsible for workflows and performance.

    With these different duties, finding the right candidates can be difficult - and the administrator skills test is simple to administer to a large number of candidates, and the results demonstrate which candidates have the right skills, abilities, and aptitudes to be successful.

    Used early in the recruitment process, the administrator skill test is an efficient way to gather lots of data about each applicant, relative to the skills and aptitudes that are needed for success in the future. This is much faster and cheaper in the long run, especially when faced with a large candidate pool.

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  1. What is an administrator skills test?
  2. What are the benefits of using the administrator skills test for pre-screening?
  3. How our test measures administrator skills
  4. Administrator Test FAQs

Identify the best candidates and hire faster

Our pre-employment tests let you drill down to the best candidates at the click of a button.

  • Find those candidates who will excel in the role.

    Select the assessments that match the skills or behaviours for the position. You can test for software or coding competency, soft skills like teamwork, or personality traits, to be sure those who pass have high potential.

  • Reduce costs and time.

    No more laborious sifting of resumes or cover letters. Pick your ideal assessment mix, invite your applicants to take them, see the results in your dashboard. Get to the interview stage fast.

  • Eliminate bias.

    All your candidates take the assessments on a level playing field. Only their results determine whether they get shortlisted.

  • What are the benefits of using the administrator skills test for pre-screening?

    Most recruitment teams have prerequisites when they are recruiting for specialist roles like an administrator, which makes the paper sift a simple way to choose only the applicants who have the right education and qualifications. For the role of an administrator, common qualifications include degrees in office administration, business management, or business administration. There may be a specific experience requirement in a similar role.

    With a large candidate pool, getting the specifics of skills, aptitudes, and other attributes is not as simple as reading application forms and CVs. The administrator skills test allows the recruitment team to gather relevant data from the results. An administrator has to perform many different duties, including dealing with guests, customers, and members of management, as well as dealing with company correspondence, organizing meetings and making travel arrangements, and handling budgets. They are often responsible for staff members as their direct supervisors, providing assessments and feedback as well as creating workflows. The specific skills needed for an administrator include communication, leadership, teamwork, and time management - which are difficult to assess even in an interview.

    With the administrator skills test, each candidate is presented with questions relating to the role that they will be performing, focusing on their application of experience and knowledge for problem-solving and general everyday tasks. Each candidate is presented with the same questions, so the test is both accurate and unbiased, with results that can be used as quantifiable data to make a decision on which candidates are worth taking to the next stage of the application process.

    The administrator test looks at specific aptitudes and soft skills which makes it a good test to use when hiring for similar roles, such as:

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How our test measures administrator skills

Test questions are designed to assess industry-specific technical skills, soft skills, aptitude, and suitable personality dimensions. Our data-driven approach provides results that enable you to determine how suited is a candidate for the role.

Depending on the type of question, the format of the test may vary. Multiple-choice questions are used to measure aptitude, technical skills, and soft skills, while agreement on a Likert scale assesses suitable personality dimensions. Skills tests ensure that candidates are being evaluated in a precise and impartial manner, their results demonstrating the true knowledge and potential of each test taker.

The characteristics required to become an administrator were determined by looking at the skills and abilities listed in the US Department of Labor’s O*NET database, which collects data from professionals in various fields.

O*NET is the largest database of its kind, providing detailed information about occupations and the requirements for each role.

Our team of I/O psychologists and psychometrics worked closely with subject-matter experts to create an extensive question bank that can be used to test multiple candidates. We also conducted rigorous field testing with a representative sample of candidates to ensure that the questions were reliable and valid.

Test scores are averaged together to give an overall score. The average score is compared to other candidates' scores to ensure there is no bias toward certain candidates.

Our administrator test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.

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Predictor of job success

Picked 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).

  • Assessments

    A full suite of assessments

    Our platform comes with 12 tests across both foundation and advanced levels so they’re suitable for everyone. Including aptitude, behavioural and personality tests, you’ll have a full range of tests to help you find the candidates you’re seeking.

  • Analytics

    An array of candidate metrics

    For each of your candidates, you’ll be given a comprehensive report. Included will be all the metrics you need to build a detailed picture of each candidate and ensure you’re making the right hiring decisions.

“The platform is so simple to use. I had used competitor providers for over six years and will never go back. Fast, efficient and friendly!”
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd

Administrator Test FAQs

What makes an administrator efficient?

An efficient administrator needs to be skilled in several areas, including leadership, communication, and teamwork. The administrator should be able to work in a supervisory capacity, be organized with attention to detail, and be able to use different office computer programs.

What other tests can be used to evaluate administrator skills?

Other tests that would be useful when hiring an administrator include numerical and verbal reasoning, to assess numeracy and literacy respectively. Error checking and situational judgment assessments might be useful too, as would communication, leadership, and decision-making tests.

Can I see what the test is like?

Yes, of course. You can try the test for free by signing up for a free trial.

Are these tests available in my plan?

We have a range of plans available. The difference between the plans is the number of test attempts permitted, not the type of tests. All our plans include our full test suite comprising all tests and all levels.

“An unbeatable service, impressive platform and fantastic value for money.”
Laurence Fishman, Partner, NLPCA
Laurence Fishman, Partner, NLPCA

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