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

["Joyce Fetterman" <Joycef -at- gtsoftware -dot- com>]

Sharon Burton:
<< But you're interviewing for a writing job so where is the surprise?
I'd be surprised if you didn't know this was possible. I've had them
sprung on me many times and I always get excited. I'm very good at
writing and I'm interviewing for a writing thing. So what's the big
deal?

<< I know that writing jobs are controversial but I don't get it. It's
not like someone asks us to remove a spleen when we are interviewing for
a writing job. This is what we do - we write. What's odd about asking
you to do that in an interview? Why wouldn't you expect that? How is
this blind siding you?>>


I've been a tech writer for more than 20 years with multiple employers.
I've _never_ been asked to take a writing test during an interview.

I'm not saying that taking a test is beneath me, though I don't think
there's much value in it. I am saying that if you plan to administer a
test, it's only reasonable to tell me so when we schedule the interview.

What I object to is the surprise factor coupled with your stated
dismissal of anyone who showed a reaction.

Joyce
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