The Full Editing Assessment: What It Tests and When to Use It

For senior editorial roles, a single-dimension test is rarely sufficient. A candidate applying for a Managing Editor or Senior Copy-editor position needs to demonstrate a range of skills: grammatical accuracy, structural editing ability, proofreading precision, vocabulary command, and MS Word proficiency. The Full Editing Assessment is designed for exactly this.

What the Full Editing Assessment Covers

The FEA is a comprehensive 45-minute assessment that incorporates elements of the Editing Test, Proofreading Test, Grammar Test, and Writing Test into a single candidate session. Rather than asking candidates to complete four separate assessments, the FEA packages them coherently, minimising candidate burden while maximising insight.

The Right Roles for the FEA

The Full Editing Assessment is most appropriate for senior editorial positions where a comprehensive skills picture is needed before interview: Managing Editor, Senior Editor, Head of Content, Editorial Director, Senior Copy-editor, Chief Subeditor. For junior or specialist roles — where only one or two skills dimensions are relevant — a targeted single test is more appropriate.

Interpreting FEA Results

FEA results are broken down by component so that hiring managers can see not just an overall score but specific strengths and weaknesses. A candidate who scores in the 80th percentile overall but in the 40th percentile on proofreading may be an excellent structural editor but a poor final-stage proofreader — a distinction that matters significantly depending on the role.

No Account Required for the Demo

EditingTests.com offers a 5-question FEA demo in the HR Demo Lab, accessible without creating an account. This allows hiring teams to experience the candidate view before deploying the assessment.