amen, when I used to select people for a team, my test was this: Build me a menu Build me a A,C,D screen.
If they had the basics, they were hired. Were there better qualified ones out there? Possibly, but that person needed a job at that time and that is something I think a lot of us forget when we try to find that magic combination. Was I ever burned? Once, but I would make the same decision all over again. On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 1:07 PM, Gene Wirchenko <[email protected]> wrote: > At 01:15 2015-01-02, Dave Crozier <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I am looking for a trainee assistant to take over my post when I >> eventually retire fully (2-3 years). We have advertised the post >> extensively on the web and have had a great response. Bearing in mind that >> we haven't asked for previous programming experience and that the >> successful applicant will probably be of university standard - but not >> going to university, what sort of aptitude test would any of you suggest. >> > > I am rather leery of this sort of test. I think that many are used > as a CYA. "Well, according to the test, you are not suitable.", and there > is no appealing that. Take care that you do not do that. > > In grade 11, I did a couple of such tests. The areas suggested did > not include any computer-related jobs. > > What would be really interesting to try is after the person has done > the test, ask him how he would change the test and why. > > Sincerely, > > Gene Wirchenko > > [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/CAPuy6VPMrUa5=ApsHyAwKy=WENi6hMJZ=6fohpvj5+0ewwo...@mail.gmail.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
