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Microsoft Office Skills Test for Employment

Use our Microsoft Office Skills Test for employment to verify if job candidates can perform basic and intermediate tasks.

  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook questions
  • Interactive, not multiple choice, no downloads
  • 20 minutes. Detailed report sent to you instantly
  • Per-test pricing in blocks (flexible for your needs)

About Our Microsoft Skills Tests

The interactive Microsoft test measures knowledge of different MS Office programs, in a single test.

If you skip testing, you may see:

  • Higher training costs.
  • Annoyed staff that cover for lower skilled co-workers.
  • More turnover, which starts the hiring cycle all over again.

Microsoft Office Test for Applicants: Score Reports

The score report is instantly emailed when the test is finished (test taker doesn’t get results). The reports are highly detailed, including:

  • Percent of Correct Answers (80%, 50%, 100%, etc)
  • Skill Level: Beginning, Intermediate, or Advanced
  • Correct/Incorrect and time spent per question

 

Microsoft Office Test: How does it work for applicants?

It’s a breeze for the applicants. Just email a link from the dashboard and they open it on their computer, with no downloads.  They get a quick tutorial, so they see how  the test works.

When they finish, the score is automatically calculated and sent directly to you (not to them).

The entire process is stress-free for both you and your candidates and helps you spot the top talent without any tech challenges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Microsoft Office skills test?

This test evaluates a candidate’s proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications. It measures how well a person can perform tasks within Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and sometimes Outlook, through both task based simulations and questions to assess their ability to use tools and features. This Microsoft office skill assessment ensures candidates are well-versed in essential functions required for the job.

How to test job candidates for Microsoft office skills?

Test job candidates for Microsoft Office skills by using specific interactive assessments for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Include practical tasks such as document creation, data analysis, and presentation design to evaluate their understanding of various features and functionalities. Multiple choice questions or self-surveys are not recommended because candidates can guess or may not recognize their low skill level.

What specific Microsoft office skills are covered in your pre-employment tests?

The pre-employment assessment typically covers creating and formatting documents in Word, using formulas, formatting and charts in Excel, and building presentations in PowerPoint. Advanced assessments might also test data analysis in Excel and email management in Outlook.

What kind of questions are on the Microsoft office skills assessment?

The Microsoft Office skills assessment includes tasks related to creating and editing documents in Word, using formatting and managing data in Excel, and creating presentations in PowerPoint. Questions may also cover email management in Outlook and other common tasks that require proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. This comprehensive Microsoft office skill assessment ensures a thorough evaluation of a candidate’s capabilities.

How much does this cost?

Pricing is simple. One test completed uses one test credit.  All tests cost one credit.  Here’s the pricing for credits.

How it Works

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