Executive Assistant Test
Executive Assistants who can prioritize multiple high-priority tasks, manage progression of different projects, and keep high-level executives organized are priceless to a business. Find these candidates by using our Executive Assistant test.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose:
RA’s Executive Assistant Tests can identify high-performing administrative support employees with exceptional organizational skills and strong intellectual ability. Best-fit assistants will be able to multitask while remaining positive-minded, adaptable and resilient. They should also be friendly and efficient communicators when interacting with management, clients and coworkers. The addition of aptitude components helps assess problem-solving, reasoning, learning, and grammar & spelling skills.
About This Test:
Executive Administrative Assistant
Express
$30
- A shorter personality profile targeting behaviors specific to this role.
- A timed test of General Reasoning
Executive Administrative Assistant
Core
$35
- An untimed personality assessment targeting behaviors specific to this type of job.
- An untimed General Cognitive Aptitude Test (includes verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning)
Executive Administrative Assistant
Core+
$40
- An untimed personality assessment targeting behaviors specific to this type of job.
- An untimed General Cognitive Aptitude Test (includes verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning)
- A 7-minute timed Perceptual Speed & Accuracy Test
- An untimed Grammar & Spelling Test
What the Report Gives You:
A graphical display of personality trait scores, feedback regarding strengths and developmental concerns, explanation of aptitude results and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process:
- Immediate score report upon completion.
- Proctoring desirable but not required.
- The use of mobile phones is discouraged.
Options:
If advanced writing skills are key to job success, consider adding RA’s Writing Test to your screening process: https://resourceassociates.com/tests/writing-sample-i-test/
Contact us to learn how we can customize test content to meet your specifications.
Target Group:
In addition to Executive Administrative Assistant, we recommend using these tests for the positions of Administrative Assistant to the Executive Team, Executive Assistant, Executive Secretary, Personal Assistant, Senior Administrative Assistant, Senior Executive Assistant, and other high-level administrative support roles.
Sample Personality Item:
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I prefer working in a quiet environment where I don’t have to talk to people very often. |
I prefer working in a busy environment with a lot of activity and social interaction. |
Sample Questions for General Cognitive Aptitude Test:
Sample verbal reasoning item: House is to dwelling as car is to ____________. | (A) transportation | ||
Sample numerical reasoning item: Which number comes next in this series? 3 6 9 19 22 25 | (A) 32 | ||
Sample abstract reasoning item:
Which figure would come next in the series?
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Sample Question for Grammar & Spelling Test:
___________ is usually ___________ of snow in ___________. | (A) Their......alot......january |
Sample Question for Perceptual Speed & Accuracy Test:
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4556 | Yes No | 4556 | |
(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Executive Assistant Test Evaluates:
| Less Desirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
|---|---|---|
| Slow to learn new tasks, handles limited amount of information at one time | General Cognitive Aptitude* | Quick learner, make complex decisions easily |
| Makes grammatical / spelling mistakes | Grammar & Spelling | Few grammar / spelling mistakes |
| Argumentative, contentious | Agreeableness*† | Easy to get along with, amiable |
| Hesitent, threat sensitive, asks for direction | Assertiveness*† | Willing to make judgements / decisions with confidence |
| Fails to live up to promises | Conscientiousness* | Reliable, dependable |
| Fails to live up to promises | Conscientiousness & Detail Mindedness† | Reliable, dependable |
| Doesn’t like detailed tasks | Detail Mindedness | Like working on detailed tasks |
| Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Stability / Resilience*† | Calm, level-headed, handles stress well |
| Quiet, satisfied with minimal social interaction | Extroversion* | Outgoing, sociable, talkative |
| Prefers to have predictable responsibilities | Flexibility*† | Doesn’t mind quick shifts in assignments |
| Blunt, unsophisticated, politically naive | Impression Management | Socially sensitive, polite, diplomatic |
| Bends rules to suit self | Integrity*† | Strong ethical principles |
| Cares mainly about salary and perks | Intrinsic Motivation | Enjoys coming to work |
| Satified with short term jobs | Long Tenure Potential | Wants a long term job |
| Frequently finds fault | Optimism / Enthusiasm*† | Positive attitudes |
| Careless, disorganized | Orderliness / Detail-Mindedness | Organized, planful |
| Not service minded, stingy about making allowances for customer needs | Responsive Service*† | Wants to understand keep customers happy |
| Doesn’t want to coordinate with others | Teamwork* | Able to coordinate and work cooperatively |
| Sensitive about people’s feelings, focuses on feelings vs. business goals | Tough Mindedness* | Hard-nosed all about business objectives, able to make difficult decisions |
| Does the minimum | Work Drive*† | Willing to go the extra mile |
(Note: the asterisk (*) denotes that the personality dimension is included in the Core version of the test; the dagger (†) denotes that the personality dimension is included in the Express version of the test.)
