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 help you find a high-performing administrative support employee 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.

About This Test:

Executive Assistant Test

Comprehensive

$40.00

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60-75 minutes

A comprehensive & thorough pre-hire screening created for high-level candidates in a variety of work environments. The test battery includes:

An untimed personality assessment
An untimed General Cognitive Aptitude Test (includes verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning)
An untimed Grammar & Spelling Test
A 7-minute timed Perceptual Speed & Accuracy Test

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Executive Assistant Test

Express

$35.00

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30 minutes

This assessment includes many of the personality traits also found in the Full test version, but has:

A shorter set of personality trait measures
A timed test of General Reasoning

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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 the test content for your hiring process or the way information is presented in the report to meet your specifications.

Sample Personality Item:

For the statement
on the left

I feel very strongly about it	I feel it describes me most of the time	I can’t decide between the two statements	I feel it describes me most of the time	I feel very strongly about it

For the statement
on the right

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 (B) traveling (C) speed (D) automobile (E) mechanical
Sample numerical reasoning item: Which number comes next in this series? 3 6 9 19 22 25		(A) 32 (B) 35 (C) 52 (D) 15 (E) 28
Sample abstract reasoning item: Which figure would come next in the series?

Sample Question for Grammar & Spelling Test
___________ is usually ___________ of snow in ___________.		(A) Their......alot......january (B) There......alot......January (C) Their......a lot......January (D) There......a lot......January

Sample Question for Perceptual Speed & Accuracy Test

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
Not service minded	Customer Service	Enjoys serving people
Doesn’t like detailed tasks	Detail-Minded	Like working on detailed tasks
Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily	Emotional Resilience	Calm, level-headed, handles stress well
Quiet, satisfied with minimal social interaction	Extroversion	Outgoing, sociable, talkative
Prefers to have predictable responsibilities	Flexibility / Adaptability	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
Frequently finds fault	Optimism / Enthusiasm	Positive attitudes
Careless, disorganized	Orderliness	Organized, planful
Doesn’t want to coordinate with others	Teamwork	Able to coordinate and work cooperatively
Satified with short term jobs	Tenure Potential	Wants a long term job
Does the minimum	Work Drive	Willing to go the extra mile

(Note: The asterisk (*) denotes that the personality dimension is included in the Express version of the test.)

Validity Information: Click here to view RA's Technical Manual for details about test dimension development, reliability & validity.

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