Testing job applicants

[jkenton@world.std.com (Jeff Kenton)]

Note:  this was the thread about "Not enough real programmers", but I
	have hijacked it.

prs@gol.com (Peter Stephenson) writes:

>Yeah, but.

>But HR don't typically understand the 'basic parameters - as people
>have noted they won't spot the synonyms.  That's why I've used written
>papers: HR arrange the test, book a room, give them a paper, take it
>back and send it to me.  They're just about up to that.

How many companies give written tests? My prejudice is that any test you
give is going to be pretty limited, and that there's nothing it can tell
you that you can't find out more quickly and more accurately in other ways.

Comments? Experiences?


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