Re: Why don't more job interviews use writing tests?

Subject: Re: Why don't more job interviews use writing tests?
From: Chris Despopoulos <cud -at- telecable -dot- es>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com>
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2005 12:00:43 -0800


I recently took a writing test, and was favorably impressed. It killed two birds with one stone, really - the company is in technology X, which is reasonably new and specialized. So the test was a three-day assignment to research and write about a specific aspect of technology X. It showed researching and writing abilities, and it taught the prospective employees a little bit about technology X. I have no doubt that the hiring managers took the time to "grade" the test. Frankly, I think it's a very good idea, and if I ever get into a hiring position I'll try to adopt it.



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