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Subject:Re: A Test to Select Competen... From:Ron Miller <RSMH -at- AOL -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 2 Mar 1995 08:44:00 -0500
I really bristle when I read about "compentency" tests. I can't think of
anything more insulting. If you want to know about my work, read my writing
samples; that should show you how I write. If you don't like my writing,
don't hire me, but don't try make jump through some technical writing hoop
either.
I'm sure most companies wouldn't consider having an engineer do a "test"
design of a toaster before they hire him/her.
