Work skills test · Real Excel tasks
Test Excel skills the way they're actually used at work
Candidates complete hands-on tasks in a working spreadsheet that looks and works like Microsoft Excel, with every task checked automatically. Core and Advanced levels are available, and the report shows score bands by skill area.
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See what candidates see
A working spreadsheet that looks and works like Excel: 24 hands-on tasks, scored automatically.
Try example questions in the same format candidates see. It is free and takes a few minutes.
What the SheetCheck measures
SheetCheck tests Excel skills the way they're actually used. Candidates work in a spreadsheet that looks and works like Microsoft Excel, with the same ribbon, menus and keyboard shortcuts, and complete 24 hands-on tasks. There's no multiple choice and no marking: every task is checked automatically.
Working fluency
Entering and formatting data, sorting, navigation and simple formulas.
Functions and analysis
SUMIF, COUNTIF, IF logic, filters and conditional formatting.
Modelling and lookups (Advanced)
XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables, charts and absolute references.
Why organisations choose Viewpoint work skills tests
Real tasks, not self-report
Candidates show what they can actually do, rather than telling you what they think they can do.
Scored automatically
Every answer is scored the same way, with no marking for you to do.
Built for the role
Tasks reflect the work people really do in the job, so results speak directly to performance.
Clear reports
Clear results for recruiters, and supportive feedback for candidates.
Reports
The report shows the candidate's score and score band (Very Low to Very High) by skill area. It comes in two versions: an Assessor Report with interview questions, and a Candidate Report with no scores and practical development advice.
Who it’s for
SheetCheck suits any role that uses Excel, from everyday office work to analysis.
Office and admin roles
Check the everyday spreadsheet skills administrators and office staff need.
Finance and accounts
Assess functions and analysis on a real spreadsheet, not multiple choice.
Analysts
Use the Advanced level to test pivot tables, lookups and modelling.
How it works
- 1
Invite
Send candidates their link. They can take the test wherever suits them.
- 2
Practise, then take the test
Candidates read the instructions and try the format before the test starts.
- 3
Get the results
Results are ready as soon as the candidate finishes, so you can act straight away.
At a glance
- Core: 24 tasks in 35 minutes, covering the basic and intermediate skills every office role needs
- Advanced: 30 minutes, adding pivot tables, lookups and modelling
- Tasks are done in a working spreadsheet that looks like Excel
- Scored automatically; candidates can skip a task and come back to it
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Try the practice tasks
They use the same spreadsheet as the real test, so you can get used to it first.
Use what you know
Ribbon buttons, right-click menus and keyboard shortcuts all work as in Excel.
Read the task carefully
Check the exact cells or range the task names.
Skip and come back
If a task is taking too long, skip it and return at the end.
See the SheetCheck for yourself
Try it and see the reports your team would receive. Contact us for a free trial or a demonstration of the platform.
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