Why you should use Content Strategy Test?

The Content Strategy Test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects: Understanding and Defining Target Audience Content Auditing Content Gap Analysis Developing a Content Strategy Keyword Research and SEO Content Creation Content Calendar Development Content Performance Measurement Understanding Content Lifecycle Multichannel Content Strategy

Content Strategy Test

About the test:

The Content Strategy test evaluates candidates' knowledge and skills in developing effective content strategies for digital platforms. It assesses their abilities in areas such as audience analysis, content planning, information architecture, and user experience optimization.

Covered skills:

Understanding and Defining Target Audience
Content Gap Analysis
Keyword Research and SEO
Content Calendar Development
Understanding Content Lifecycle
Content Governance
User Experience (UX) and Content Strategy

Content Auditing
Developing a Content Strategy
Content Creation
Content Performance Measurement
Multichannel Content Strategy
Crisis Communication

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9 reasons why

Adaface Content Strategy Assessment Test is the most accurate way to shortlist Content Strategists

Reason #1

Tests for on-the-job skills

The Content Strategy Test helps recruiters and hiring managers identify qualified candidates from a pool of resumes, and helps in taking objective hiring decisions. It reduces the administrative overhead of interviewing too many candidates and saves time by filtering out unqualified candidates at the first step of the hiring process.

The test screens for the following skills that hiring managers look for in candidates:

Understanding and defining the target audience
Conducting content auditing
Performing content gap analysis
Developing an effective content strategy
Conducting keyword research and implementing SEO
Creating high-quality content
Developing a content calendar
Measuring content performance
Understanding the content lifecycle
Implementing a multichannel content strategy
Managing content governance
Handling crisis communication effectively
Implementing user experience (UX) in content strategy

Reason #2

No trick questions

Traditional assessment tools use trick questions and puzzles for the screening, which creates a lot of frustration among candidates about having to go through irrelevant screening assessments.

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The main reason we started Adaface is that traditional pre-employment assessment platforms are not a fair way for companies to evaluate candidates. At Adaface, our mission is to help companies find great candidates by assessing on-the-job skills required for a role.

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Reason #3

Non-googleable questions

We have a very high focus on the quality of questions that test for on-the-job skills. Every question is non-googleable and we have a very high bar for the level of subject matter experts we onboard to create these questions. We have crawlers to check if any of the questions are leaked online. If/ when a question gets leaked, we get an alert. We change the question for you & let you know.

How we design questions

These are just a small sample from our library of 10,000+ questions. The actual questions on this Content Strategy Test will be non-googleable.

🧐 Question
Medium Aligning Content with Customer Journey Buyer’s Journey Content Personalization	Try practice test
An online bookstore specializing in self-help and personal development books is planning its content strategy to nurture leads and guide them through the customer journey. They have segmented their audience into three main stages: Awareness, Consideration, and Decision. Based on the needs and behaviors of potential customers at each stage, which type of content should the bookstore prioritize for people in the Consideration stage? A: Blog posts introducing the concept of personal development B: Video interviews with authors discussing their books and insights C: Social media posts highlighting daily tips for self-improvement D: Detailed book reviews and comparisons E: Email newsletters featuring new releases and bestsellers
Easy Identifying Target Audience Marketing Strategy Audience Segmentation	Try practice test
An online education platform wants to launch a digital marketing campaign to promote its new course on data science. The course is designed for beginners with a basic understanding of mathematics and aims to equip them with foundational knowledge in data science, including statistics, programming in Python, and data visualization. Considering the course content and target learners, which of the following groups should be the primary target audience for the campaign? A: High school students interested in STEM fields B: Recent college graduates with degrees in humanities C: Working professionals with a few years of experience in data analysis D: Senior data scientists looking to update their skills E: Middle school teachers seeking professional development F: College students and recent graduates with a strong interest in data science and basic mathematical skills
Medium Content Marketing and Email Campaigns Email Marketing Conversion Optimization	Try practice test
Your company has recently launched a new product, and as a content marketer, you have been asked to utilize email marketing to increase awareness and conversions. After carefully analyzing the email open rates, click-through rates, and conversion rates of your initial email campaigns, you notice a trend: emails with longer, in-depth content have higher open rates, but lower conversion rates, whereas emails with shorter, concise content have lower open rates but higher conversion rates. Which of the following would be the best approach to optimize your future email campaigns? A: Continue sending longer, in-depth emails to maintain high open rates B: Switch to shorter, concise emails to improve conversion rates C: Send a mix of longer, in-depth emails and shorter, concise emails D: Send longer, in-depth emails to engaged subscribers and shorter, concise emails to less engaged subscribers E: Experiment with different email formats and content lengths to find the optimal balance F: Focus on improving the email subject lines and preview text to increase both open rates and conversion rates
Medium Content Marketing Metrics SEO Data Analysis	Try practice test
You are the content manager for a growing e-commerce startup. You've been tasked with developing a content marketing strategy to increase brand awareness and drive more sales. To measure the success of your content marketing efforts, you decide to monitor several key performance indicators (KPIs). Which of the following KPIs would be most valuable in assessing the effectiveness of your content marketing strategy? A: Website traffic, social media followers, and email newsletter subscribers B: Time spent on page, bounce rate, and click-through rate C: Website traffic, conversion rate, and customer acquisition cost D: Number of blog posts published, email open rate, and social media post engagement E: Social media followers, number of blog posts published, and customer acquisition cost F: Email newsletter subscribers, bounce rate, and number of blog posts published
Medium Code language	Try practice test
In a new code language called Adira, - '4A, 2B, 9C' means 'truth is eternal' - '9C, 2B, 8G, 3F' means 'hatred is not eternal' - '4A, 5T, 3F, 1X' means 'truth does not change' What is the code for 'hatred' in Adira?
Medium Fin copied over data Data entry	Try practice test
Fin copied the data from a printed sheet to the computer to upload to our server. How many attributes did they make an error in copying?
Medium Recipe Review	Try practice test
You are a professional chef reviewing a recipe for a cooking class you're teaching. The recipe is for a classic Margherita pizza and includes the following ingredients: - Pizza dough - Tomato sauce - Mozzarella cheese - Fresh basil - Extra-virgin olive oil However, when you read the step-by-step instructions, you see the following steps: 1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). 2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface. 3. Spread the tomato sauce over the dough. 4. Arrange the sliced bell peppers and mushrooms evenly over the sauce. 5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. 6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. 7. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil before serving. What is the issue with the recipe instructions? A: The oven temperature is set too high. B: The pizza dough should not be rolled out on a floured surface. C: The tomato sauce is applied in the wrong step. D: Ingredients mentioned in the instructions are not listed in the recipe. E: No issues were found in the recipe instructions.
Medium Wrong data entry Data Entry Accuracy Error Detection	Try practice test
Our data entry intern was helping us out with some work over the weekend. We took a small sample from their work to check for any mistakes. Could you help us understand how many of the intern's entries contained errors?
Medium Claims for a new drug Xylanex Critical Thinking Evaluating Arguments Identifying Assumptions	Try practice test
A pharmaceutical company claims that their new drug, Xylanex, is highly effective in treating a specific medical condition. They provide statistical data from a clinical trial to support their claim. However, a group of scientists has raised concerns about the validity of the study design and potential bias in the data collection process. They argue that the results may be inflated and not truly representative of the drug's effectiveness. Which of the following assumptions is necessary to support the pharmaceutical company's claim? A: The clinical trial participants were randomly selected and representative of the target population. B: The scientists raising concerns have a conflict of interest and are biased against the pharmaceutical company. C: The statistical analysis of the clinical trial data was conducted by independent experts. D: The medical condition being treated by Xylanex is widespread and affects a large number of individuals. E: The pharmaceutical company has a proven track record of developing effective drugs for similar medical conditions.
Medium Emma's cafe business	Try practice test
Emma's cafe has been operating successfully for the last 6 years. Profits have been growing every year, with this year (2020) being their best year so far. As a thank you, Emma treated her staff to a meal at a Michelin star restaurant. Below are 3 statements about Emma, her staff and her cafe. Can you help us decide whether the 3 statements are "True", "Probably True", "Insufficient Data to Say True or False", "Probably False", or "False". 1. Emma's staff members are happy. 2. Emma's cafe did well in 2016. 3. Emma is rich. A: True B: False C: Probably True D: Probably False E: Insufficient Data
Medium Ivory's new startup	Try practice test
Statement: Ivory started a new startup. We know for a fact that almost all startups fail within the first 2 years. Conclusion: Ivory's startup will fail. Does the conclusion follow from the statement?

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	Medium Aligning Content with Customer Journey Buyer’s Journey Content Personalization	2 mins Content Strategy	Try practice test
An online bookstore specializing in self-help and personal development books is planning its content strategy to nurture leads and guide them through the customer journey. They have segmented their audience into three main stages: Awareness, Consideration, and Decision. Based on the needs and behaviors of potential customers at each stage, which type of content should the bookstore prioritize for people in the Consideration stage? A: Blog posts introducing the concept of personal development B: Video interviews with authors discussing their books and insights C: Social media posts highlighting daily tips for self-improvement D: Detailed book reviews and comparisons E: Email newsletters featuring new releases and bestsellers
	Easy Identifying Target Audience Marketing Strategy Audience Segmentation	2 mins Content Strategy	Try practice test
An online education platform wants to launch a digital marketing campaign to promote its new course on data science. The course is designed for beginners with a basic understanding of mathematics and aims to equip them with foundational knowledge in data science, including statistics, programming in Python, and data visualization. Considering the course content and target learners, which of the following groups should be the primary target audience for the campaign? A: High school students interested in STEM fields B: Recent college graduates with degrees in humanities C: Working professionals with a few years of experience in data analysis D: Senior data scientists looking to update their skills E: Middle school teachers seeking professional development F: College students and recent graduates with a strong interest in data science and basic mathematical skills
	Medium Content Marketing and Email Campaigns Email Marketing Conversion Optimization	2 mins Content Marketing	Try practice test
Your company has recently launched a new product, and as a content marketer, you have been asked to utilize email marketing to increase awareness and conversions. After carefully analyzing the email open rates, click-through rates, and conversion rates of your initial email campaigns, you notice a trend: emails with longer, in-depth content have higher open rates, but lower conversion rates, whereas emails with shorter, concise content have lower open rates but higher conversion rates. Which of the following would be the best approach to optimize your future email campaigns? A: Continue sending longer, in-depth emails to maintain high open rates B: Switch to shorter, concise emails to improve conversion rates C: Send a mix of longer, in-depth emails and shorter, concise emails D: Send longer, in-depth emails to engaged subscribers and shorter, concise emails to less engaged subscribers E: Experiment with different email formats and content lengths to find the optimal balance F: Focus on improving the email subject lines and preview text to increase both open rates and conversion rates
	Medium Content Marketing Metrics SEO Data Analysis	2 mins Content Marketing	Try practice test
You are the content manager for a growing e-commerce startup. You've been tasked with developing a content marketing strategy to increase brand awareness and drive more sales. To measure the success of your content marketing efforts, you decide to monitor several key performance indicators (KPIs). Which of the following KPIs would be most valuable in assessing the effectiveness of your content marketing strategy? A: Website traffic, social media followers, and email newsletter subscribers B: Time spent on page, bounce rate, and click-through rate C: Website traffic, conversion rate, and customer acquisition cost D: Number of blog posts published, email open rate, and social media post engagement E: Social media followers, number of blog posts published, and customer acquisition cost F: Email newsletter subscribers, bounce rate, and number of blog posts published
	Medium Code language	2 mins Attention to Detail	Try practice test
In a new code language called Adira, - '4A, 2B, 9C' means 'truth is eternal' - '9C, 2B, 8G, 3F' means 'hatred is not eternal' - '4A, 5T, 3F, 1X' means 'truth does not change' What is the code for 'hatred' in Adira?
	Medium Fin copied over data Data entry	2 mins Attention to Detail	Try practice test
Fin copied the data from a printed sheet to the computer to upload to our server. How many attributes did they make an error in copying?
	Medium Recipe Review	2 mins Attention to Detail	Try practice test
You are a professional chef reviewing a recipe for a cooking class you're teaching. The recipe is for a classic Margherita pizza and includes the following ingredients: - Pizza dough - Tomato sauce - Mozzarella cheese - Fresh basil - Extra-virgin olive oil However, when you read the step-by-step instructions, you see the following steps: 1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). 2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface. 3. Spread the tomato sauce over the dough. 4. Arrange the sliced bell peppers and mushrooms evenly over the sauce. 5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. 6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. 7. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil before serving. What is the issue with the recipe instructions? A: The oven temperature is set too high. B: The pizza dough should not be rolled out on a floured surface. C: The tomato sauce is applied in the wrong step. D: Ingredients mentioned in the instructions are not listed in the recipe. E: No issues were found in the recipe instructions.
	Medium Wrong data entry Data Entry Accuracy Error Detection	2 mins Attention to Detail	Try practice test
Our data entry intern was helping us out with some work over the weekend. We took a small sample from their work to check for any mistakes. Could you help us understand how many of the intern's entries contained errors?
	Medium Claims for a new drug Xylanex Critical Thinking Evaluating Arguments Identifying Assumptions	2 mins Critical Thinking	Try practice test
A pharmaceutical company claims that their new drug, Xylanex, is highly effective in treating a specific medical condition. They provide statistical data from a clinical trial to support their claim. However, a group of scientists has raised concerns about the validity of the study design and potential bias in the data collection process. They argue that the results may be inflated and not truly representative of the drug's effectiveness. Which of the following assumptions is necessary to support the pharmaceutical company's claim? A: The clinical trial participants were randomly selected and representative of the target population. B: The scientists raising concerns have a conflict of interest and are biased against the pharmaceutical company. C: The statistical analysis of the clinical trial data was conducted by independent experts. D: The medical condition being treated by Xylanex is widespread and affects a large number of individuals. E: The pharmaceutical company has a proven track record of developing effective drugs for similar medical conditions.
	Medium Emma's cafe business	2 mins Critical Thinking	Try practice test
Emma's cafe has been operating successfully for the last 6 years. Profits have been growing every year, with this year (2020) being their best year so far. As a thank you, Emma treated her staff to a meal at a Michelin star restaurant. Below are 3 statements about Emma, her staff and her cafe. Can you help us decide whether the 3 statements are "True", "Probably True", "Insufficient Data to Say True or False", "Probably False", or "False". 1. Emma's staff members are happy. 2. Emma's cafe did well in 2016. 3. Emma is rich. A: True B: False C: Probably True D: Probably False E: Insufficient Data
	Medium Ivory's new startup	2 mins Critical Thinking	Try practice test
Statement: Ivory started a new startup. We know for a fact that almost all startups fail within the first 2 years. Conclusion: Ivory's startup will fail. Does the conclusion follow from the statement?

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill	💪 Difficulty	⌛ Time
	Aligning Content with Customer Journey Buyer’s Journey Content Personalization	Content Strategy	Medium	2 mins	Try practice test
An online bookstore specializing in self-help and personal development books is planning its content strategy to nurture leads and guide them through the customer journey. They have segmented their audience into three main stages: Awareness, Consideration, and Decision. Based on the needs and behaviors of potential customers at each stage, which type of content should the bookstore prioritize for people in the Consideration stage? A: Blog posts introducing the concept of personal development B: Video interviews with authors discussing their books and insights C: Social media posts highlighting daily tips for self-improvement D: Detailed book reviews and comparisons E: Email newsletters featuring new releases and bestsellers
	Identifying Target Audience Marketing Strategy Audience Segmentation	Content Strategy	Easy	2 mins	Try practice test
An online education platform wants to launch a digital marketing campaign to promote its new course on data science. The course is designed for beginners with a basic understanding of mathematics and aims to equip them with foundational knowledge in data science, including statistics, programming in Python, and data visualization. Considering the course content and target learners, which of the following groups should be the primary target audience for the campaign? A: High school students interested in STEM fields B: Recent college graduates with degrees in humanities C: Working professionals with a few years of experience in data analysis D: Senior data scientists looking to update their skills E: Middle school teachers seeking professional development F: College students and recent graduates with a strong interest in data science and basic mathematical skills
	Content Marketing and Email Campaigns Email Marketing Conversion Optimization	Content Marketing	Medium	2 mins	Try practice test
Your company has recently launched a new product, and as a content marketer, you have been asked to utilize email marketing to increase awareness and conversions. After carefully analyzing the email open rates, click-through rates, and conversion rates of your initial email campaigns, you notice a trend: emails with longer, in-depth content have higher open rates, but lower conversion rates, whereas emails with shorter, concise content have lower open rates but higher conversion rates. Which of the following would be the best approach to optimize your future email campaigns? A: Continue sending longer, in-depth emails to maintain high open rates B: Switch to shorter, concise emails to improve conversion rates C: Send a mix of longer, in-depth emails and shorter, concise emails D: Send longer, in-depth emails to engaged subscribers and shorter, concise emails to less engaged subscribers E: Experiment with different email formats and content lengths to find the optimal balance F: Focus on improving the email subject lines and preview text to increase both open rates and conversion rates
	Content Marketing Metrics SEO Data Analysis	Content Marketing	Medium	2 mins	Try practice test
You are the content manager for a growing e-commerce startup. You've been tasked with developing a content marketing strategy to increase brand awareness and drive more sales. To measure the success of your content marketing efforts, you decide to monitor several key performance indicators (KPIs). Which of the following KPIs would be most valuable in assessing the effectiveness of your content marketing strategy? A: Website traffic, social media followers, and email newsletter subscribers B: Time spent on page, bounce rate, and click-through rate C: Website traffic, conversion rate, and customer acquisition cost D: Number of blog posts published, email open rate, and social media post engagement E: Social media followers, number of blog posts published, and customer acquisition cost F: Email newsletter subscribers, bounce rate, and number of blog posts published
	Code language	Attention to Detail	Medium	2 mins	Try practice test
In a new code language called Adira, - '4A, 2B, 9C' means 'truth is eternal' - '9C, 2B, 8G, 3F' means 'hatred is not eternal' - '4A, 5T, 3F, 1X' means 'truth does not change' What is the code for 'hatred' in Adira?
	Fin copied over data Data entry	Attention to Detail	Medium	2 mins	Try practice test
Fin copied the data from a printed sheet to the computer to upload to our server. How many attributes did they make an error in copying?
	Recipe Review	Attention to Detail	Medium	2 mins	Try practice test
You are a professional chef reviewing a recipe for a cooking class you're teaching. The recipe is for a classic Margherita pizza and includes the following ingredients: - Pizza dough - Tomato sauce - Mozzarella cheese - Fresh basil - Extra-virgin olive oil However, when you read the step-by-step instructions, you see the following steps: 1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). 2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface. 3. Spread the tomato sauce over the dough. 4. Arrange the sliced bell peppers and mushrooms evenly over the sauce. 5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. 6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. 7. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil before serving. What is the issue with the recipe instructions? A: The oven temperature is set too high. B: The pizza dough should not be rolled out on a floured surface. C: The tomato sauce is applied in the wrong step. D: Ingredients mentioned in the instructions are not listed in the recipe. E: No issues were found in the recipe instructions.
	Wrong data entry Data Entry Accuracy Error Detection	Attention to Detail	Medium	2 mins	Try practice test
Our data entry intern was helping us out with some work over the weekend. We took a small sample from their work to check for any mistakes. Could you help us understand how many of the intern's entries contained errors?
	Claims for a new drug Xylanex Critical Thinking Evaluating Arguments Identifying Assumptions	Critical Thinking	Medium	2 mins	Try practice test
A pharmaceutical company claims that their new drug, Xylanex, is highly effective in treating a specific medical condition. They provide statistical data from a clinical trial to support their claim. However, a group of scientists has raised concerns about the validity of the study design and potential bias in the data collection process. They argue that the results may be inflated and not truly representative of the drug's effectiveness. Which of the following assumptions is necessary to support the pharmaceutical company's claim? A: The clinical trial participants were randomly selected and representative of the target population. B: The scientists raising concerns have a conflict of interest and are biased against the pharmaceutical company. C: The statistical analysis of the clinical trial data was conducted by independent experts. D: The medical condition being treated by Xylanex is widespread and affects a large number of individuals. E: The pharmaceutical company has a proven track record of developing effective drugs for similar medical conditions.
	Emma's cafe business	Critical Thinking	Medium	2 mins	Try practice test
Emma's cafe has been operating successfully for the last 6 years. Profits have been growing every year, with this year (2020) being their best year so far. As a thank you, Emma treated her staff to a meal at a Michelin star restaurant. Below are 3 statements about Emma, her staff and her cafe. Can you help us decide whether the 3 statements are "True", "Probably True", "Insufficient Data to Say True or False", "Probably False", or "False". 1. Emma's staff members are happy. 2. Emma's cafe did well in 2016. 3. Emma is rich. A: True B: False C: Probably True D: Probably False E: Insufficient Data
	Ivory's new startup	Critical Thinking	Medium	2 mins	Try practice test
Statement: Ivory started a new startup. We know for a fact that almost all startups fail within the first 2 years. Conclusion: Ivory's startup will fail. Does the conclusion follow from the statement?

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Reason #5

Designed for elimination, not selection

The most important thing while implementing the pre-employment Content Strategy Test in your hiring process is that it is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. In other words: you want to use the test to eliminate the candidates who do poorly on the test, not to select the candidates who come out at the top. While they are super valuable, pre-employment tests do not paint the entire picture of a candidate’s abilities, knowledge, and motivations. Multiple easy questions are more predictive of a candidate's ability than fewer hard questions. Harder questions are often "trick" based questions, which do not provide any meaningful signal about the candidate's skillset.

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Reason #6

1 click candidate invites

Email invites: You can send candidates an email invite to the Content Strategy Test from your dashboard by entering their email address.

Public link: You can create a public link for each test that you can share with candidates.

API or integrations: You can invite candidates directly from your ATS by using our pre-built integrations with popular ATS systems or building a custom integration with your in-house ATS.

Reason #7

Detailed scorecards & benchmarks

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High completion rate

Adaface tests are conversational, low-stress, and take just 25-40 mins to complete.

This is why Adaface has the highest test-completion rate (86%), which is more than 2x better than traditional assessments.

Reason #9

Advanced Proctoring

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About the Content Strategy Online Test

Why you should use Pre-employment Content Strategy Test?

The Content Strategy Test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects:

Understanding and Defining Target Audience
Content Auditing
Content Gap Analysis
Developing a Content Strategy
Keyword Research and SEO
Content Creation
Content Calendar Development
Content Performance Measurement
Understanding Content Lifecycle
Multichannel Content Strategy

Once the test is sent to a candidate, the candidate receives a link in email to take the test. For each candidate, you will receive a detailed report with skills breakdown and benchmarks to shortlist the top candidates from your pool.

What topics are covered in the Content Strategy Test?

Understanding and Defining Target Audience
This skill involves conducting research and analysis to determine the characteristics, needs, and preferences of the intended audience for the content. It is important to measure this skill in the test as it is the foundation for creating relevant and engaging content that resonates with the target audience.
Content Auditing
Content auditing is the process of assessing and evaluating existing content to identify strengths, weaknesses, and gaps. This skill is measured in the test to ensure that the candidate can effectively assess the quality and relevance of existing content and make informed decisions for improvement.
Content Gap Analysis
Content gap analysis involves identifying the areas where the current content is falling short in meeting the needs and expectations of the target audience. This skill is crucial to measure in the test as it helps in developing strategies to fill those gaps and provide valuable content.
Developing a Content Strategy
This skill involves creating a comprehensive plan that outlines the goals, audience, messaging, and channels for content creation and distribution. Measuring this skill in the test ensures that the candidates can develop a strategic roadmap to guide their content efforts effectively.
Keyword Research and SEO
Keyword research and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) are essential skills for improving the visibility and rankings of the content in search engine results. It is important to measure this skill in the test to ensure that candidates can optimize the content using relevant keywords and implement SEO best practices.
Content Creation
Content creation encompasses the process of ideating, writing, designing, and producing engaging and informative content. This skill is measured to assess the candidate's ability to create high-quality content that aligns with the content strategy and meets the needs of the target audience.
Content Calendar Development
Content calendar development involves creating a schedule and plan for content creation, publication, and promotion. This skill is measured to evaluate the candidate's organizational and planning abilities, ensuring that they can develop and manage an effective content calendar for timely and consistent content delivery.
Content Performance Measurement
Content performance measurement involves tracking and analyzing key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the content. This skill is measured to assess the candidate's ability to monitor and interpret data, make data-driven decisions, and continuously improve the content strategy based on insights.
Understanding Content Lifecycle
Understanding the content lifecycle involves knowledge of the different stages content goes through, from ideation to retirement. This skill is measured to ensure that candidates have a comprehensive understanding of how to plan, create, distribute, evaluate, and update content throughout its lifecycle.
Multichannel Content Strategy
A multichannel content strategy involves creating and distributing content across various channels and platforms to reach and engage the target audience. This skill is measured to evaluate the candidate's ability to develop strategies that effectively utilize different channels for maximum impact and audience reach.
Content Governance
Content governance refers to the systems, policies, and processes in place to ensure consistent quality, accuracy, and compliance of content. This skill is measured to assess the candidate's understanding of content governance principles and their ability to establish and enforce guidelines for content creation, management, and maintenance.
Crisis Communication
Crisis communication involves planning and executing strategies to manage and respond to unexpected crises or challenges that may impact the reputation and perception of the content. Measuring this skill in the test ensures that candidates can effectively handle crisis situations and mitigate potential damage through clear and timely communication.
User Experience (UX) and Content Strategy
User experience (UX) and content strategy are interconnected as content plays a vital role in providing a seamless and engaging user experience. This skill is measured to evaluate the candidate's understanding of UX principles and their ability to align content strategy with user expectations and needs for a better overall experience.
Full list of covered topics
The actual topics of the questions in the final test will depend on your job description and requirements. However, here's a list of topics you can expect the questions for Content Strategy Test to be based on.
Target audience analysis
Persona development
Demographic segmentation
Psychographic segmentation
Content inventory
Content audit tools
Identifying content gaps
Competitor content analysis
Setting content goals and objectives
Defining content KPIs
SEO keyword research
On-page optimization
Off-page optimization
Content creation best practices
Writing for different platforms
Content formatting
Content governance policies
Content approval processes
Content strategy during a crisis
Measuring content engagement
Google Analytics for content
Conversion rate optimization
User journey mapping
Content distribution channels
Social media content strategy
Email marketing content strategy
Content repurposing
Content archiving and deletion
Content strategy for mobile
User-centered design principles

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What roles can I use the Content Strategy Test for?

Content Strategist
Digital Marketing Manager
SEO Specialist
Social Media Manager
Content Marketing Manager
Brand Manager
Marketing Analyst
Content Editor

How is the Content Strategy Test customized for senior candidates?

For intermediate/ experienced candidates, we customize the assessment questions to include advanced topics and increase the difficulty level of the questions. This might include adding questions on topics like

Content Governance
Crisis Communication
User Experience (UX) and Content Strategy
Content Personalization and Segmentation
Data Analysis for Content Optimization
Conversion Rate Optimization
A/B Testing for Content
Content Analytics and Reporting
Competitor Analysis and Benchmarking
Social Media Strategy and Integration

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The hiring managers felt that through the technical questions that they asked during the panel interviews, they were able to tell which candidates had better scores, and differentiated with those who did not score as well. They are highly satisfied with the quality of candidates shortlisted with the Adaface screening.

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Content Strategy Hiring Test FAQs

What is Content Strategy Test?

The content strategy test is an evaluation method used to assess an individual's or a team's ability to create, implement, and manage a strategic plan for producing and distributing content that effectively meets business and audience goals.

Can I combine multiple skills into one custom assessment?

Yes, absolutely. Custom assessments are set up based on your job description, and will include questions on all must-have skills you specify. Here's a quick guide on how you can request a custom test.

Do you have any anti-cheating or proctoring features in place?

We have the following anti-cheating features in place:

Non-googleable questions
IP proctoring
Screen proctoring
Web proctoring
Webcam proctoring
Plagiarism detection
Secure browser
Copy paste protection

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How do I interpret test scores?

The primary thing to keep in mind is that an assessment is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. A skills assessment is optimized to help you eliminate candidates who are not technically qualified for the role, it is not optimized to help you find the best candidate for the role. So the ideal way to use an assessment is to decide a threshold score (typically 55%, we help you benchmark) and invite all candidates who score above the threshold for the next rounds of interview.

What experience level can I use this test for?

Each Adaface assessment is customized to your job description/ ideal candidate persona (our subject matter experts will pick the right questions for your assessment from our library of 10000+ questions). This assessment can be customized for any experience level.

Does every candidate get the same questions?

Yes, it makes it much easier for you to compare candidates. Options for MCQ questions and the order of questions are randomized. We have anti-cheating/ proctoring features in place. In our enterprise plan, we also have the option to create multiple versions of the same assessment with questions of similar difficulty levels.