IT & Software Skills Tests
Where skills and knowledge levels of IT and Software packages are an essential part of a job, testing candidates before deciding whether to interview them saves you time, effort and dollars.
Gaining a picture of whether candidates exceed the technical requirements of the role and should be accelerated through to interview, fall too far short of the benchmark to qualify for an interview, or pinpoint where a candidate would need training if appointed dramatically lifts the efficiency and effectiveness of your recruitment processes.
We have access to over 2,000 skills and knowledge test titles, the most popular of which can be categorised as Software Tests & IT Skills Tests.
IT Skills Tests
Sample IT Skills Tests & Reports
The Structured Query Language (SQL) (ANSI) Fundamentals test measures the candidate’s knowledge of database queries using ANSI SQL. Designed for entry-level database programmers and administrators, this test covers the following topics:
- Aggregated Data Queries (GROUP BY)
- Data Definition Language (DDL)
- Data Modification
- Limiting the Return Set
- Multiple Table Queries (SELECT with Joins)
- Single Table Queries (SELECT)
- Transactions
- Using Functions and Constant Values.
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Software Skills Tests
Sample Software Tests & Reports
The full suite of Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher and Word, available as individual tests or combined tests on all Microsoft Office products. Versions 2002, 2003, 2007, 2010 & 2013, mostly in simulated environments and at Basic/Intermediate and Advanced levels.
- Click here for a MS-Excel 2010 Basic & Intermediate Level sample report
- Click here for a MS-Excel 2013 Advanced Level sample report
See the full list of software skills tests in “The Complete Software Skills Test List” box, and give us a call to match the right test for your organisation’s roles.
Contact us today to see how IT & software skills tests can help you choose the right candidate for the job and make the most of your existing workforce.
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