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Subject:Re: Editing and writing tests for jobs From:"CB Casper" <knowone -at- surfy -dot- net> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Thu, 16 May 2002 07:43:14 -0800
The problem is that without a clear understanding
of what the employer is looking for as a result of
the test (change in content, spelling only, grammar
only, simplification, etc.) the candidate can only
guess as to what the employer is looking for.
I took a test at one company, but wasn't provided
enough to determine what skills they were looking
for, so I asked . . . no response . . . guessed
(probably wrong) and did not get the job. Their loss.
Their job application contained spelling, grammar,
formatting errors, and an unanswerable question.
I provided feedback on the app, which they did
NOT appreciate. Turns out to have been written
by the company president!
I got the job I have now through my portfolio
accompanied by detailed questions of my work,
no test.
CB
CO> For those who are looking for work and are
CO> experienced tech writers, have you encountered
CO> many potential employers who use editing or writing
CO> tests to screen candidates?
CO>
CO> And if so, what do you think of that tactic?
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