Office Manager Test

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

  • What is an office manager skills test?

    An office manager is someone who is responsible for the overall management, upkeep and administrative tasks required to ensure the smooth running of an office.

    The office manager skills test is a tailored examination that helps employers and recruiters hire specifically for this role.

    Office managers need to be adaptable, versatile individuals with a whole host of skills including strong communication, efficiency, competency with Microsoft Office, a natural ability to problem solve, a keen eye for detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.

    The test will present candidates with hypothetical workplace scenarios in order to see how they respond and if they can keep calm under pressure. It’s a great way of putting each candidate’s skills and experience to the test, and ensuring the best person or people are invited to take part in the next stage of the process.

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

    Pre-screening is a really effective way of saving the company time and money by ensuring only the best candidates within the pool are invited to interviews or assessment centers.

    If you use the test to whittle down a large volume of applicants, you can view the results holistically to see who has performed best, but also whose answers indicate they may plug vital knowledge gaps or offer something new.

    As diversity and inclusion become even more important in the workplace, using pre-screening devices such as skills tests can help to remove bias from the recruitment process by ensuring candidates are judged on proven results rather than anything else.

    The practical requirements of the office management role include Microsoft Office competency, juggling multiple priorities, accurately logging finances and ordering new stock and equipment. Questions on the test will measure this, as well as softer skills like communication, time management and problem solving.

    There are a few other jobs with similar requirements that the office manager skills test could help you recruit for:

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

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  • 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

Office Manager Test FAQs

What skills are necessary for an office manager?

Although the office manager role involves a lot of administrative tasks such as keeping supplies stocked, organizing and running meetings, logging financial transactions and sorting schedules, there’s also a very human side to the role.

Office managers need to be adept at solving problems, working as part of a team and communicating with people of all levels of seniority.

Can I use this test to evaluate soft skills?

Yes. The soft skills required from an office manager, such as strong communication, are assessed by many of the questions on this test.

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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