I don't have a ready reference to anything like that, but you could ask for
certificates of training relating to Office/Excel/Word from schools or
recognized computer software training businesses.

Another thing you could look/ask for is a MOUS or MOS certificate in the
applications.
MOUS (older term) - Microsoft Office User Specialist
MOS (current term) - Microsoft Office Specialist

Anyone holding either of those certificates, even on a version of Word/Excel
back to '97 should have the skills required - at least they did when they
tested for the certificate. Things haven't changed THAT! much from '97
through 2003, but don't expect anyone to really be up to speed on the new
interface for 2007.

" wrote:

Hi there

I am about to interview applicants for a job in my business. I would
like to test these applicants in excel and word but just the fairly
basic stuff. I want them to be competant in the basics of formatting,
copy and pasting, links, simple formulae, such thigs as this.

Does anyone have access to any tests or resources for testing people
for excel? It would be greatly appreciated

thanks

Tony