I run a very small practice - with between 1 and 3 employees depending on the workload. Things have been slow, but I may be hiring a new person - someone w/ 0-2 year experience - in the near future. So my question for everyone out there is:
What do people think of the idea of my having the final candidates for the position come in (separately) for several hours to take a skills test?
I'm imagining 5 or 6 twenty minute tasks that would be designed to give a basic idea of general skills/ability to communicate clearly/follow instructions/generally measure skills in software they'll be using.
I'm not looking to prove design skills - applicant's portfolios will do that.
The test would not involve working on an actual project...I"m not looking for free labor from job seekers.
I'm under no illusions that doing this would guarantee I'll hire the perfect employee. But hope it will help me avoid hiring someone who just won't be a good fit. In such a small office, having someone who ends up not being right for the position isn't good for them or for me.
Curious what the community thinks - both those who are interviewing or hired, and those who run their own firms.
gruen
Feb 22, 13 11:24 am
I think it makes sense to do a test. Might save pain for both you and the employee. But I find that the person you want is a smart person w a good attitude who is willing to learn and chip in where their help is needed- hopefully wo you having to ask.
micacomp
May 8, 17 3:00 am
What would be summary after this. Does Employment Skill Test should me made mandatory or not???
Non Sequitur
May 8, 17 6:20 am
^no. The summary is: it depends.
GloriaMonet1
May 8, 17 8:23 pm
Reading all of these had me alot of ideas...
micacomp
May 9, 17 6:57 am
Really but nobody replied my answer i stay in buford georgia looking for employer screening agency. so how to gather information, where to look for them
Non Sequitur
May 9, 17 7:23 am
Maybe try moving to a real city with an active architecture market?
micacomp
May 11, 17 5:35 am
Thanks everyone for the comment. Looking for a employer recruitment firm for drug testing and drug screening
I run a very small practice - with between 1 and 3 employees depending on the workload. Things have been slow, but I may be hiring a new person - someone w/ 0-2 year experience - in the near future. So my question for everyone out there is:
What do people think of the idea of my having the final candidates for the position come in (separately) for several hours to take a skills test?
I'm under no illusions that doing this would guarantee I'll hire the perfect employee. But hope it will help me avoid hiring someone who just won't be a good fit. In such a small office, having someone who ends up not being right for the position isn't good for them or for me.
Curious what the community thinks - both those who are interviewing or hired, and those who run their own firms.
I think it makes sense to do a test. Might save pain for both you and the employee. But I find that the person you want is a smart person w a good attitude who is willing to learn and chip in where their help is needed- hopefully wo you having to ask.
What would be summary after this. Does Employment Skill Test should me made mandatory or not???
^no. The summary is: it depends.
Reading all of these had me alot of ideas...
Really but nobody replied my answer i stay in buford georgia looking for employer screening agency. so how to gather information, where to look for them
Maybe try moving to a real city with an active architecture market?
Thanks everyone for the comment. Looking for a employer recruitment firm for drug testing and drug screening