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Working with Numbers

Evaluate candidates' proficiency in Working with Numbers, critical for roles that demand strong numerical skills.

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Type
Hard skills
Time
11 min
Level
Basic
Languages
English

Working with Numbers test: Identifying numerical proficiency

Elevate your hiring process with our working with numbers pre-employment test. Designed to assess crucial numerical skills, this screening tool enables you to identify candidates with exceptional abilities in handling, analyzing, and working with numbers efficiently. Crafted with multiple-choice questions by subject matter experts, it's your solution for finding individuals who excel in numerical tasks, crucial for data-driven decision-making roles.

Unique features of the Working with Numbers assessment

  • Comprehensive numerical assessment: Covers the essential aspects of numerical skills, ensuring a well-rounded evaluation of candidates.
  • Reliable and validated test: Developed through a rigorous peer-review process by experts, ensuring trust in its validity and reliability.
  • Accessible and clear scoring: Features multiple-choice questions that offer a straightforward assessment experience, providing clear scores for easy decision-making.
  • Flexible application: Ideal for use at any hiring stage, but particularly beneficial in the early stages for efficient screening.
  • Focus on hard skills: Specifically measures candidates' abilities in working with numbers, a critical hard skill for many roles.

Topics covered in the Working with Numbers pre-screening test

This candidate screening assessment evaluates proficiency in areas such as:

  • Basic arithmetic operations: Assess understanding and execution of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Numerical analysis: Evaluates the ability to analyze and work with numerical data effectively.
  • Problem-solving with numbers: Tests candidates' skills in applying numerical concepts to solve real-world problems.
  • Data interpretation: Checks competence in interpreting and making decisions based on numerical data.

Best use of the Working with Numbers skills assessment test

This numerical proficiency test is perfectly suited for roles requiring strong numerical skills, including:

  • Accountants: Ideal for assessing candidates' ability to accurately work with financial figures and perform calculations.
  • Data analysts: Perfect for evaluating the competence in analyzing and interpreting numerical data to extract meaningful insights.
  • Financial planners: Offers insights into candidates' skills in handling numbers for planning and forecasting financial scenarios.
  • Supply chain analysts: Assesses ability in interpreting numerical data to optimize supply chain operations.
  • Marketing analysts: Evaluates the capability to work with numerical data for market analysis and campaign performance measurement.

Meet the subject matter expert behind the test

Dr. Matthias Mauch
Founder of Rekruut
Credentials:
PhD in Macroeconomics, International Finance, & Applied Econometrics, WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management
Experience:

* 7+ years as Co-Founder & CEO of Gerandu GmbH

* 6+ years as Co-Founder of Getusion

* 7+ years as a Doctoral Assistant

* 1+ year as a Lecturer in Economics

Dr. Matthias Mauch is the founder of Rekruut, a digital, ethical full-service provider specializing in recruiting and integrating international talents for the health, IT, and engineering sectors in the German and Austrian markets. With over a decade of experience in recruiting and education, Matthias has a PhD in Macroeconomics, International Finance, and Applied Econometrics from WHU, and an MSc in Political Economy from LSE. His expertise in data analysis, graphing, and statistical methods revolutionizes the recruitment and education sectors. Passionate about using numbers to drive meaningful impact, he ensures hospitals are staffed with exceptional professionals and supports renewable energy initiatives. As a business angel and advisor, he guides companies in the medical and renewable sectors, leveraging his extensive knowledge and network.

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