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Hillsborough, NJ
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Tests given:
Clerical, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook.
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I just have a comment about the tests...I've been using Word and Excel
for years, and PowerPoint and Outlook here and there...never had a
problem picking up how to use any computer program or had it impact my
functioning on the job in any way. In fact, I've always been
considered an efficient worker who word processed quickly and
accurately.
Well, did I feel dumb today!
Although, I was
a little disheartened when the girl came out and said that I was
"pretty rusty" after reviewing my results, I shouldn't take it
personally. I know I always got whatever needed to be done...in fact,
I brought samples of my work in anticipating the test quagmire.
Basically, I think the tests are a joke...they test your ability to
think abstractly, in a vacuum, disconnected from actual work, and how
well you have functions memorized. Who needs to do this when all
buttons and functions are marked and there are help screens? Test
Nazis ensue!
In addition, the tests do not allow any time for
trial and error...anyone who's used computers knows it's fairly easy
to use the help function or ask a coworker and quickly learn whatever
was mysterious at the time.
I suppose that the agencies need
a way to sort through everyone and catergorize and create a hierarchy
for their needs and the needs of the client...it's just a little
maddening to have all of your experience, expertise--solid know-how
that you've tested and used over and over again--reduced to a smarmy,
cold, unfeeling assessment such as "You're a little rusty". According
to whom, Bill Gates? The President of the universe? Sure, ok, don't
send me on an executive assignment where highly advanced skills are
needed...but don't assume I'm a complete moron either because I didn't
come out smelling like a rose on your tests.
Ever feel like you
were in the Twilight Zone?
Reporter:
Hanging on By Dental Floss
Email:
stone1066@hotmail.com
Date:
Wed Aug 4 18:35:42 EST 2004
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