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Fictional exercise template, not a completed candidate assessment.

Role / reviewer / date:
Client systems and required English level:
Must-have criteria agreed before search:

EXERCISE
Prepare fictional vendor invoices with:
1. Two invoices sharing a vendor, number and amount.
2. A price difference against the purchase order.
3. An emailed request to change bank details.
Ask the candidate to prepare an exception log and explain the next step.
Do not use live client credentials, personal data or banking records.

EVALUATE EACH AREA AS: demonstrated / partly demonstrated / not demonstrated.
- Finds the potential duplicate and cites both records.
- Identifies the mismatch and requests evidence rather than guessing.
- Escalates bank-detail changes through the client's approved verification process.
- Distinguishes preparation from approval and payment release.
- Leaves a clear written trail for the reviewer.

Record the evidence for each rating, not only a total score.
Unverified items: tool fluency / spoken English / availability / compensation.
Decision: next interview / request clarification / does not meet agreed criteria.

SEARCH TERMS
A one-time, non-refundable $250 search fee is payable before sourcing.
The monthly quote includes compensation and agreed support; the search fee is separate.
Hiring is not guaranteed. See https://outstaffteam.com/pricing/.