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Federal, State & Local Government



Federal, State & Local Government
Pre-Employment Testing
Federal, State & Local Government agencies need highly skilled team members, from administrative assistants and firefighters to maintenance workers, to deliver public services effectively. They also need the ability to hire remotely, which means digitizing paper-based tests and hosting custom exams.
Our online skills assessments, identity verification, and proctoring tools make it easy to make merit-based hiring decisions in a secure, online environment. You can also use video response questions to bring panel reviews online and use Team Scoring to enable hiring committees to review and score candidates’ responses.
Statistics Speak For Themselves
12%
About 12% of all jobs that offer opportunities for advancement require MS Office proficiency, and that will increase to 20% in the future. (IDC)
8%+
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for firefighters will increase 8% per year from 2020 to 2030 and there will be around 27,000 openings each year.
10%+
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of administrative managers is projected to grow 10% from 2016 to 2026.
Top Skills & Abilities
to Look for in
Federal, State & Local Government
Use eSkill’s aptitude tests to assess candidates' knowledge of subjects from workplace safety to legal terminology
Administrative
Administrative and clerical skills such as typing, data entry, bookkeeping, customer service, and contract management
Organizational
Ability to work effectively with managers, elected officials, constituents, and communities
Specialized Skills
Firefighters, emergency medical techs, 911 operators, maintenance workers, and other specialized skill sets.

Cognitive Aptitude Testing for Building Stronger Teams
At eSkill, our cognitive aptitude testing services help you identify top candidates faster and more accurately. Measure problem-solving ability, critical thinking skills, and learning potential to build stronger, more successful teams.
Standard Job-Based Tests
Choose from hundreds of standard tests for popular jobs such as Financial Analyst, Firefighter, Office Manager, Emergency Responder, Maintenance Manager, and more.
Standard Subject-Based Tests
Choose from over 600 single-subject tests that assess depth of proficiency in subjects such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Customize From Over 600 Modular Subjects
Generate a multi-subject test in seconds by handpicking questions from your favorite computer and non-computer topics in the eSkill Test Library.
Simulations
Determine if candidates can do a job by asking them to complete realistic simulations such as Multitasking, Chat, Word and Excel. We can also create custom simulations on request.
Situational Judgment Tests (SJT)
Assess candidates’ Job Fit for a position and determine whether they will succeed in your corporate culture using Customer Service, Sales, Remote Leadership and Change Management SJTs.
Upload Your Own Content
Use eSkill Author to create customized skills tests using your own job-specific content and questions that cover a variety of subjects.
Associated Assessments
Hiring the right candidate starts with evaluating the skills they’ll use on the job. eSkill’s most popular assessments help organizations across industries identify top talent, reduce hiring risks, and streamline workforce development. Our most popular assessments include:

Microsoft Office
Evaluate a candidate’s proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. This test measures document formatting, spreadsheet analysis, presentation design, and email management skills, ensuring candidates are job-ready for roles requiring Microsoft Office expertise.
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Microsoft Excel
Assess a candidate’s ability to navigate and utilize Microsoft Excel efficiently. This test covers formulas, functions, pivot tables, data analysis, conditional formatting, and macros, ensuring they have the skills needed for data-heavy roles in business, finance, and administration.
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Mechanical Aptitude
Gauge a candidate’s understanding of mechanical concepts, tools, and problem-solving skills. This test includes spatial reasoning, force and motion, tool recognition, and troubleshooting, making it ideal for roles in manufacturing, engineering, and skilled trades.
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Cognitive
Measure a candidate’s problem-solving, critical thinking, and reasoning abilities. This test evaluates numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, logical analysis, and pattern recognition, helping employers identify high-potential candidates for strategic roles.
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Clerical Skills
Evaluate essential administrative and clerical competencies such as typing speed, data entry accuracy, record-keeping, and document organization. This test is perfect for roles in office administration, healthcare, and customer support.
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Attention to Detail
Assess a candidate’s ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and small details in written documents, numerical data, and forms. This test is ideal for roles requiring precision and accuracy, such as accounting, quality control, and administrative work.
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Customer Service
Measure a candidate’s ability to interact with customers professionally and effectively. This test evaluates active listening, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and communication skills, ensuring candidates can handle customer interactions with patience and professionalism.
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Basic Math
Test fundamental mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, and basic problem-solving. Ideal for roles in retail, finance, logistics, and clerical work where numerical accuracy is essential.
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Bookkeeping
Evaluate a candidate’s knowledge of financial record-keeping, accounting principles, and ledger management. This test covers accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting, making it essential for accounting and finance roles.
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Logical Thinking
Test a candidate’s ability to analyze situations, identify patterns, and draw logical conclusions. This assessment covers deductive reasoning, problem-solving, and pattern recognition, making it ideal for technical, analytical, and decision-making roles.
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Business Communication
Assess a candidate’s written and verbal communication skills in a professional setting. This test evaluates email etiquette, grammar, report writing, and clarity of communication, ensuring candidates can effectively convey information in the workplace.
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Time Management
Measure a candidate’s ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage workloads efficiently. This test evaluates task scheduling, productivity optimization, and decision-making under pressure, helping employers identify highly organized candidates.
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Project Management
Assess a candidate’s understanding of project planning, execution, and risk management. This test covers resource allocation, budgeting, milestone tracking, and team coordination, making it ideal for roles in business operations, IT, and construction management.
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Why Choose eSkill
Federal, State & Local Government
Assessments?
eSkill makes assessing candidates’ job skills, psychological fit, and interview presentation a seamless part of your hiring process.
Include Video Interview questions in your assessments for a seamless, complete evaluation experience.
eSkill will help your call center hire better-qualified government employees more quickly with defensible compliance.
Sitel, Sutherland Global, and hundreds of other companies use eSkill’s call center assessments to hire customer service reps. Learn why.
Select from over 600 standard tests, or easily customize assessments from thousands of topics relevant to your job or training requirements.
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