Assistant Manager Test

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

  • What is an assistant manager skills test?

    An assistant manager plays a supporting role to the manager of a business. The role varies depending on the nature of the work, but generally, an assistant manager will need to demonstrate strength and abilities in running a team, organizing effective workflow, supporting staff and assuming many different management responsibilities.

    An assistant manager skills test is an effective way to put these skills to the test through a targeted assessment that looks to draw out candidates’ strengths and weaknesses.

    Questions are multiple-choice and similar in style to a situational judgement test. Candidates will be placed in hypothetical situations that look to examine how well they cope with a number of different challenges concerning business management, communication, interpersonal relationships and supporting a team.

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  1. What is an assistant manager skills test?
  2. What are the benefits of using the assistant manager skills test for pre-screening?
  3. How our test measures assistant manager skills
  4. Assistant Manager 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 assistant manager skills test for pre-screening?

    Using the assistant manager skills test as a pre-screening device is an effective way to reduce the time, effort and money spent on a lengthy recruitment process. It allows you to get real, tangible results from your interested applicants, and means you only have to interview those who have already proven themselves on the test.

    Pre-screening tests are also a good way to make your processes fairer. They can remove unconscious bias by ensuring decisions on who to interview are made purely on data and good results.

    You can also use the test to help you with interview questions and tasks further down the line by quizzing candidates on particular areas of the test they may have impressed you on, or a question where they’ve demonstrated a lack of knowledge or understanding.

    Resumes can often only give a limited (sometimes even exaggerated) snapshot of a candidate’s knowledge and experience, and often you’ll receive lots that look the same. Using the test at the early stages of your recruitment just ensures you get an additional chance to put people to the test and make the best hiring decision possible.

    The skills assessed by the test include people management, business and process knowledge, communication and relationship-building skills, and lots more.

    The assistant manager skill test could also be used in the hiring process for any of the following roles:

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How our test measures assistant manager 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 be an assistant manager 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 assistant manager test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.

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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

Assistant Manager Test FAQs

What are the key skills of an efficient assistant manager?

The assistant manager role is varied and requires a range of different skills.

Most importantly though, assistant managers should be good leaders, strong communicators, confident building relationships, motivating, organised, knowledgeable and good at problem solving.

What other tests can I use to evaluate assistant managers?

You could use a series of different tests to complement your recruitment process and evaluate potential assistant managers.

A logical reasoning test would look at candidates’ problem solving skills, while a situational judgement test would help you see if their morals and ethics align with the company you’re hiring for.

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.

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Laurence Fishman, Partner, NLPCA

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