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RE: Evaluating Candidates Using Tests, Logic Questions, and Similar
Subject:RE: Evaluating Candidates Using Tests, Logic Questions, and Similar From:"Condo, Candis" <ccondo -at- c-cor -dot- com> To:"Joyce Fetterman" <Joycef -at- gtsoftware -dot- com>, <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Thu, 16 Nov 2006 14:01:31 -0800
I could not agree more. Both as a manager and as a writer, I would
prefer honest open discussions WITHOUT tricks or games, thank you very
much.
Candis L. Condo
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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.>>
I'm not sure that I could totally hide my surprise if I were blind-sided
during a scheduled interview with an unannounced writing test. Whether I
made an "ooky" face (what is that anyway?) would have no bearing on how
well I can write or how well I can handle unexpected assignments.
Then again, I'd prefer not to work for someone who felt it was a good
idea to spring such surprises and would then judge my value based solely
on how well I masked my reaction.
I prefer honest open discussions during an interview, whether I'm doing
the hiring or the job-seeking.
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