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jj2002ohio said
on 12/22/2009 I just took one of these where it was a list of 50 or so statements and you had to answer true/false to each. The twist on it was that you had to answer true/false to what you think the ideal candidate would answer and then true/false as to what you think would answer. Should I have made both of the answer the exact same? I was concerned that if I did that it would look like I was "faking" it.
excalibur777 said
on 12/10/2009 I am a forty yr old woman who has worked all my life since 17, and I am currently out of work and have been for the last two years. I now find myself looking for a job in these more modern times, and having to take these personality assessment tests for every job I apply for before going through an interview. I want to say that I am an excellent employee and with more than exceptional crudentials and years of experience in the fields of application, but somehow I can not get through to the interview process due to these assessment tests. Some will tell you to just be honest, and some will tell you - dont lie because these tests are programmed to know if you are lying or not. What is one to do if no one will hire a great employee - an asset to thier company, solely on the results of these tests???? What happened to calling your previous employer and asking what kind of employee you we...
catman123456 said
on 11/30/2009 thanks to the tips here i was able to pass the assmemt.
Yevgeni said
on 10/26/2009 Missy, that whole point doesn't really matter because these tests are just hoops to jump through. Learn the test, learn the methods, and score the highest. In today's economy you're even lucky to get a call back for an interview so every little edge helps.
dfager said
on 10/25/2009 I hate personality tests and I'm proud to be an introvert, I usually see the test and just figure I'll fail. I like the article though!!
missyj1 said
on 10/8/2009 What about a question similar to this:
Would you steal a loaf of bread if your children were starving?
Yes, I have seen this on a test of this type. I answered yes because I would do anything for my kids. I can't and won't flip off my integrity by saying "no". If you don't get the job based on your answers to questions that compromise your beliefs, then the job is not worth having to begin with. I am taking one of those "tests" tomorrow for a job at a CPA firm and I fully intend on answering honestly. At the end of the day, your self respect and integrity are all you have and no one should be able to take this away under ANY circumstances.
just1ki said
on 8/31/2009 *Thank you so much. I do well in the interview, terrible on these tests. I never know why. I'm in introvert, and at times an extrovert, but I'm a liar if I say that I'm both on different questions about different scenarios? I've read somewhere that they associate enjoying extreme sports with being a trouble maker, or being a wallflower with having something to hide. Also your answers could be considered as deceptive when they're "too correct", you're just giving them the answer they want even though the answers you choose really are how you feel. I'm not a deceitful person, but it seems that I have to be in order to pass one of these tests. Thanks again, hopefully these tips will help me on the next job app.
michael09 said
on 8/29/2009 I can never seem to pass these job assessment test, I've anwsered honestly, according to what I think, I've anwsered with the anwser I think they wanna hear and I still don't pass and I kinda feel like I'm screwed if potentially getting another job means passing this test cause I can't seem to pass the damn thing and its really frustrating but I'm not gonna give up, I'm gonna keep applying until I get lucky and pass one and with these helpful tips, I'm gonna see if I can pass one now (fingerscrossed) lol
whyaskwhy said
on 8/21/2009 wai
whyaskwhy said
on 8/21/2009 it's a form of new discrimination.....wait till you start looking......
johngriggs said
on 8/16/2009 This was a very informative article on passing pre-employment tests! It's a great resource for job seekers. 5* rec
Mindee Lee said
on 8/16/2009 Great outline and explainations. This is a tool for all searching for a job in today's tough economy.
Yevgeni said
on 8/7/2009 Ladydynasty, anyone who's worked any job that uses one of these tests knows that it's more about the ability to present yourself than your actual substance. Ideally, an employer is looking for honesty, integrity, and all that, which most people have, but these tests are the only measure by which companies can evaluate potential employees. Because of this, a lot of people unduly disqualified. Also, these tests use something called "self-reporting", meaning that you're the one answering the questions. This means that it's hardly a sound psychological evaluation and IMO should not be used at all.
ladydynasty said
on 8/6/2009 so i guess if you are asked if you have ever been fired from a job say no? so they arent looking for honesty just personality?
Yevgeni said
on 8/5/2009 Elomay, I'd venture to guess that these tips can apply to any assessment. I'd have to know a little bit more about the specific test, because this article deals with a few standard tests that a lot of companies use. The best I can say is that if you want, message me a more detailed description of the test and I'll see what I think.