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Debra Wheatman, President of Careers Done Write, provides expert insight to the job search process that puts your career in gear with tips for interviewing, networking, job search strategies and how to create a winning resume and cover letter.
Not Invited to Interview after Cognitive Assessment: Follow Up
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a client who had taken a cognitive test as part of a preliminary screening for a role for which he was more than qualified and how subsequent to that assessment, he was eliminated from consideration without there ever being an actual conversation between him and anyone at the hiring company. Thanks to you, my readers, and the advice/input you gave, he decided to follow up with them. Here’s how it went….
Testing, Testing: Does This Help You Hire?
You may have noticed that aptitude and personality tests are becoming more commonplace in recruiting. While I don’t have a problem with personality tests (Predictive Index is pretty good), I find the aptitude tests to be a complete waste of everyone’s time….