RE: Evaluating Candidates Using Tests, Logic Questions, and

["Caroline Tabach" <Caroline -at- radcom -dot- com>]

I did give a writing (on  a computer) test.
We asked people to document some basic actions  using Microsoft Outlook, presuming that most people are familiar with an email program,
This would basically show whether people knew how to document things and knew how to run the spell checker!
But we told them in advance that there would be a small test, because people have to plan for how long they will be in an interview.

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Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 14:07:48 -0800 (PST)
From: John Posada <jposada01 -at- yahoo -dot- com>
Subject: RE: Evaluating Candidates Using Tests, Logic Questions, and
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> I've used surprise writing tests to get a sense of 
> a writers basic talent and to learn about the writer. 
> If I see the ooky face when I tell you there is a 
> writing test, then I know you don't do surprises
> well AND don't have the judgment to hide this in an 
> interview. Good I know that before I hire you. When I 
> see that, the interview is over.>>

If you did that to me, the "ooky" face wasn't that I don't handle
surprises well, but me thinking "Damn...I thought this was going to
be a good gig, but who knows what other kind of stunts these guys are
going to pull once I'm here...too bad the inerview is over."

OTOH, when we first make arrangements for the interview, tell me that
there will be a writing test involved and I'll make sure I bring the
paper and sharpened pencils.

John Posada



Caroline Tabach
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