Excel Technical Skill Test

Verify True Excel Proficiency Before Hiring

This assessment measures a candidate’s real Excel capabilities through practical tasks that reflect day-to-day work, not theory. It evaluates formulas, data manipulation, automation, and analytical thinking—ensuring you hire someone who can perform at the level the role requires.

What This Assessment Covers

Core Excel Functions & Formulas

• Lookup functions (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH)

• IF logic, nested conditions, and error handling

• Date, text, and numeric functions

• Dynamic ranges and basic array formulas

Data Cleaning & Preparation

• Sorting and filtering

• Removing duplicates

• Formatting for analysis

• Validating and correcting data inconsistencies

Data Analysis & Problem Solving

• PivotTables and PivotCharts

• Basic dashboards

• Exploratory data analysis tasks

• KPI calculations and business metrics

Automation & Efficiency

(If required for the role)

• Recorded macros or simple VBA

• Automated reporting tasks

• Formula-based automation

• Structured references and Excel Tables

Real-World Scenario Tasks

Candidates complete tasks similar to your actual workflows, such as:

• Cleaning a dataset

• Building a reusable report

• Creating a KPI summary

• Solving a practical business problem using Excel logic

Deliverables You Receive

• A custom Excel test file tailored to the role

• Candidate’s completed file for review

• A scoring guide with expected logic and outputs

• Skill-level classification: Basic • Intermediate • Advanced

How the Assessment Works

1. Test Design

We design a custom Excel test based on:

• Role level (assistant, analyst, specialist, manager)

• Required technical complexity

• Actual tasks taken from your workflows

2. Candidate Completion (Live Meeting Format)

The Excel test is conducted directly in a meeting with the candidate (virtual or in-person).
During this session:

• We explain the structure of the assessment

• Identity can be verified if needed

• The candidate receives all questions and tasks

• The meeting itself provides the time limit

• The candidate works through the tasks live and completes answers before the meeting ends

3. Scoring & Interpretation

You receive a full review of:

• Correct/incorrect outputs

• Formula logic and structure

• Data-handling quality

• Efficiency indicators (steps taken, errors, clarity)

Optional:
A detailed evaluator report with comments and improvement notes can be provided based on the role and candidate profile you shared with us.

FAQ

Is the test the same for every candidate?

No. Each test is customized based on the role, seniority, and skill level required.

Can you evaluate the results for us?

Yes. We provide a full evaluation with comments and improvement notes based on the role and the candidate profile you provide.

Does this test include VBA?

Only if the role requires VBA or macro-level automation.

Can candidates cheat by searching online?

Even if they use outside resources, the tasks require real formula logic, structured thinking, and practical problem solving—so true skill always shows.