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Pinpoint Talent Faster by Combining Excel with Other Tests

Criteria offers the most comprehensive portfolio of science-backed, rigorously validated assessments, designed to help companies like yours achieve real results. When you combine Criteria’s Excel test with additional assessments, you get an even stronger talent signal that helps to predict the success of your candidates. Examples include:

One Company Spends 63% Less Time Hiring Thanks to the Excel Test

An insurance company used a combination of Criteria’s assessments, including the Excel test, to quickly pinpoint the best candidates and move them efficiently through the hiring pipeline. The assessments not only led to higher quality candidates but also helped them reduce time spent hiring by 63%!

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Criteria’s science-based assessments, interviews, and employee development resources empower companies of all sizes to hire and develop top talent. Uncover valuable insights throughout the employee journey with a user-friendly, comprehensive suite of tools, thoughtfully designed to help companies make better talent decisions, faster.

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Mid-Market (51-1000 Emp.)

The system is exceptionally efficient on the administrative side of our hiring process. The screening process not only saves us valuable time but also ensures that we focus on the most suitable applicants.

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Amy W.

Mid-Market (51-1000 Emp.)

Criteria gives us some hard facts to look at when making tough decisions. With the variety of testing, it helps us in a business where we have so many different positions.

“Has helped us hire the right people!”

Alanna G.

Small Business (50 or fewer Emp.)

It allows us to really see who can do the job before we perform interviews and saves our intervening labor hours dramatically.

Quality Testing Gets Quality Applicants

Scott E.

Mid-Market (51-1000 Emp.)

Assessments are available in many options. They give great insight into candidates and how they match the job. With support from Criteria, our implementation process has been smooth.

“A Powerful Platform and Tool”

Elly E.

Enterprise (>1000 Emp.)

From the initiation of our engagement with the Criteria team, they consistently facilitated a seamless and efficient experience for our organization. Applicants participating in the testing process reported a user-friendly, expeditious, and engaging experience, seamlessly integrated into our recruitment workflow. 

“The smoothest experience”

Elizabeth W.

Mid-Market (50-1000 Emp.)

I love that you are able to put together your jobs with different types of tests, a la carte. The platform is very user-friendly, and if I ever have trouble, there are a ton of helpful resources to teach and train.

“User Friendly and Multi Purpose!”

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ABOUT THE ASSESSMENT

About the Microsoft Excel skills test

Quickly identify job candidates who are proficient in Microsoft Excel using a fast, adaptive, and interactive skills assessment. The Excel skills test covers everything from basic to advanced Excel skills, including:

Customers have declared Criteria a G2 Leader for 5 years straight

TRUSTED BY:

  • 5-7 minute assessment 
  • Covers beginner to advanced level 
  • Interactive and multiple-choice questions
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  • Excel formulas and functions 
  • Formatting cells 
  • Sorting and filtering data 
  • Charts 
  • Macros and VBA 
  • PivotTables 
  • Data validation

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Measure:

  • Critical thinking 
  • Problem solving  
  • Attention to detail 
  • Learning ability

Cognitive Aptitude

Cognitive Aptitude

Measure:

  • Workplace preferences
  • Behavioral competencies
  • Sales/customer service fit

Personality/Behavioral

Personality and behavior

Measure: 

  • Emotional perception
  • Emotional understanding
  • Leadership and managerial

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence

Measure: 

  • Integrity/honesty 
  • Ability to follow rules 
  • Safety awareness

Risk

Risk

Measure: 

  • Math and verbal 
  • Computer skills and typing
  • Microsoft Office suite

Hard Skills

Hard skills

What Our Customers Say

Why Criteria

Validated Science

Validated Science

The Excel test is validated by our team of I/O psychologists to predict job success.

Easy to use

Get up and running in no time. Receive instant results as soon as a candidate completes the test.

Easy to Use

Candidate-friendly

Wow candidates with a fast, adaptive assessment that adjusts to their skill level.

Candidate-Friendly

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