Archive for the ‘Employment Test’ Category

Employment Tests Evaluated

May 27th, 2009 by Joel

In today’s world, many companies use employment tests in order to evaluate potential candidates.

Depending on the type of job you’re applying for, you might be asked to submit to a technical test, a physical test or even a drug test. All of these tests help businesses evaluate potential employees in one way or another.

While most companies administer employment tests after a candidate has been interviewed, some companies will start out with an employment test right off the bat. According to an article by The Seattle Times Company, the latter type of employer often view tests as a substitute for careful interviewing and assessment by a hiring manager.

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Employment Test with Army Loosens

January 5th, 2009 by Joel

The United States Army has loosened its belt on one of its employment test requirements.

The Army recently announced a waiver program to allow overweight enlistees who can’t pass the test for employment a second chance at joining. The Army hopes the program will help increase the number of young people eligible to join the military and give those who are overweight an incentive to get back into shape.

The program allows those who wouldn’t qualify for the military because of their weight a chance to get into shape after joining. Currently, according to an article by The Christian Science Monitor, the program has helped the Army make its recruiting goals despite the tumultuous economy.

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