why do some jobs give u a assessment test .when it has nothing to do with your job I applied for overnight stocker and had to take to a 20 test. passed the test for Lowes had interview didn't get the job I think because of hrs they open at 7am . I have a daughter who works close to the job I have but her hrs are 8 to 4 or 2 to close McDonald's. man so I figure I can come in at 9 am to 2 pm or work overnight or even come on at 5 to 10 I looking for part time job because I plan on going back to college. but why the test?

I did type on the computer for Walmart. I was waiting for the online assessment in walmart two-three week ago. They said they will keep in touch with me in sixty days later? I don't know to do though!

Ive been doing temp jobs here and there to get by..No i had a interview for a great job doing something im good at..i do the test to get hired pass them all...now it comes to my background its been over two weeks now im waiting i call and call but they just say were waiting for your background to come back.i get a email saying to prove my diploma is real...i do that ...than i get a email sayind send my old pay stubs??? Or my w2 forms....i do that ...now im just waiting...i know i will be great at this job.but now i feel like im not going to get a chance because my background..i was convicted of a felony over 10 years ago..i completed every thing...how do i provide for my family if i cant get a chance...got me starting to think negative thoughts

I was working for a company as a leasing director and was overseeing one of the very large flagship properties with leasing and marketing. During slow season, I got this owner the highest rent and got it occupy to over 95%, mind you this was over 500 unit property. I was told by the owner if I get this done, he will make me his vice president of marketing. I bust my behind and get the job done. The owner was having investor tours after Investor tours because the success of this property would allow him to close on a loan on another property across the street. Therefore, it was imperative this property was performing and it sure was over performing due to my hard work.

After the job was done and the property got to where he wanted, he closed on the property across the street as well, , the owner emails me and says his vice president of operations from Ohio is flying in to meet with me to discuss this further.

She called and we set up an appointment to meet at a local restaurant for lunch to discuss the VP of Marketing position.

On the designated day and time, I go over there and waited for 30 minutes and she was a no-show. I called her cell phone and it went directly to voicemail. I went back to the property and told my supervisor that I was rather upset and disappointed and she had a smirk on her face. Later that afternoon, the VP of operations calls me and tells me she went to a different restaurant, which was not true because that's the only one in the area. She apologized profusely and said she would call me that evening at 7:30 PM. I'm in my car driving home after a long day of work and have the phone on me and there was no phone call. At this time, I emailed The owner and told him I was very disappointed. He emails me and set an appointment to meet with me the following week. He comes in on Tuesday and walks into the office and walks right past me. He hangs around for a few minutes, talk to the property manager and heads out. I was in disbelief. Nothing was mentioned of the conversation regarding the VP of Marketing. Needless to say, this was never brought up again and I ended up leaving. I was completely brushed aside and ignored after he closed on the other property and made millions from my hard work.

This scenario sounds like an afterschool moral & ethics programs but I’m dealing with a situation at work where my boss is cornering me into altering reports to make the store look good on paper to the corporate offices. I’ve heard rumor’s of other stores cheating results on their books but we’ve never had to do that because our sales goals were always met. Shady activity like this not only goes against company policy but against my moral and ethical standards as well. Has anyone ever worked with a shady manager in the past? How did you handle the situation?

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Turns out... I was right. Handed my term papers... No warning. I could tell that it had come down from the CIO and not the Operations Manager whom I had the most contact with.

Im trying to find a place to use a actual computer for an assesment. In akron ohio cant use the library

Seems wrong to take so many tests and never find out your results really. How can I get better at the tests if they won’t tell me what i got wrong?? Seems like all I do now are these freaking things!

Greetings....I've applied for many jobs within the last year after a lay off and I finally landed a great job. During the entire time I looked for work, I'd say at least 40% of those who contacted me about a job opportunity wanted me to take a personality test and an assessment test which consists of math, reading, problem solving, logic and reading comprehension. The assessment test consists of 50 questions of which you answer as quickly as possible within 12 minutes. The personality test is basically a psychological test to see if you're a low or high risk employee. I get that. What I don't get is why would hiring managers want to give me or anyone else an assessment test for a job position you've been in working for ten years and successful at it. Why do I need to take a dumb assessment tests to determine whether I can or cannot do a job?

I graduated from high school and I graduated from a University. In my line of work, I problem solve, use critical thinking, prepare and initiate scope of work, resources, budgets, plans, give presentations, implement reports, analyze reports, negotiate contracts, and import/export goods.

When I've taken these tests, I try to answer all 50 questions, however, I can only make it to question 30 and time is up! Later I find out I didn't pass the assessment test so I am immediately eliminated from moving to the next step in the process. After taking these assessment tests and finding out I didn't pass, it leaves me questioning myself. Do I need to take some classes? Do I really have what it takes? My self-esteem is hit hard after these assessment tests.

I received another email a few days ago bout a job opportunity and with that comes....an assessment test. I now refuse to take them. I don't plan to leave the job I have now. I'm just curious....can anyone here please tell me why companies have you take these assessment test for a job you've been doing for many years? I think these assessment tests are a waste of time and useless.

Anyone had the same experience?

Ten years ago I didn't have to take these dumb assessment tests.

Finally, I got an interview for a customer service position. I was extremely excited after six months of job searching, I got some hope! I had my resume, references, dress professionally and was well prepared. Only to walk into a three person interview, still prepared I answered the questions they asked. Now, before the interview was over, they gave me a phone and asked me "to deconstruct it "? Completely thrown off, I tried my best of explaining with as much detail without rambling off of the process of a phone. I walked out, knowing it was horrible and just over all a bad interview. Few days later, I got a call with a job offer! I learned, the test is was not about the phone at all, but my communication skills, willingness to adapt to change, and be flexible.