RE: Evaluating Candidates Using Tests, Logic Questions, and Similar

["Dori Green" <dgreen -at- associatedbrands -dot- com>]

Gene made a _very_ good point with his reminder that "temp to hire" is a
great way to test a prospective employee's abilities.

I would just like to add the importance of sticking to any verbal agreements
(aka "promises") made to the candidate when this preliminary offer is
proposed.  We might not be legally required to follow through with a
transfer to permanent payroll after the stated period, but failure to keep
that promise can -- and probably will -- do permanent damage to the
relationship's trust quotient and respect.

My own limit for "temporary" contracts has been six months (I'm thinking of
making it much shorter).  If a project is not all done within six months,
then it's a "permanent" job and I deserve the benefits of a permanent
employee.  Of course, it also depends on the project and the salary.

Dori Green


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