An article from the BBC News website yesterday looks at a new computer test that can find out how easily distracted job applicants are.
The benefits relate to jobs where high levels of concentration are needed, e.g. pilots and bus drivers.
The technique is a form of psychometric testing and uses a series of similar letter puzzles flashed up on a computer screen, measuring the response time for each one.
The designers believe there is no way of doctoring the results - fine, but, are the tests likely to be conducted under perfect conditions?
Find out more about 'distractibility' in Employee test 'spots inattention'.
The benefits relate to jobs where high levels of concentration are needed, e.g. pilots and bus drivers.
The technique is a form of psychometric testing and uses a series of similar letter puzzles flashed up on a computer screen, measuring the response time for each one.
The designers believe there is no way of doctoring the results - fine, but, are the tests likely to be conducted under perfect conditions?
Find out more about 'distractibility' in Employee test 'spots inattention'.
2 comments:
Wow. I think I am not focused at all at work. LOL. Well here is an interesting article I found too below that could be very helpful:
"Have you ever Google yourself? You will be amazed at how employers may Google you before they hire you. It is always good to have a strong profile out on the World Wide Web to help strengthen you and your career. There are several free community profiles out there like Myspace, Facebook, Friendster and more but do they really help you? When was the last time you went to any of these sites and found a professional profile? Most likely, never! These sites are design for personal use only. If you were an employer and came across a Myspace profile, what’s your first thought of a person if they are holding a can of beer on their hand with their shirts off? I am pretty sure most employers will say, "I'll past on him" and start looking at the next qualified candidate. What people don't realize is that employers can Google anytime of the day. I have Google myself and didn't find much. I then started exploring other smaller community profiles and found an interesting site: http://www.postess.com and found them to be quite useful. They offer free job tools to help you land your career. They offer Resumes, Cover Letters, Photos, Videos, Music hosting, Pre-Interview Questions for employers to read, a self introduction of yourself so employers have a good idea of who you are, your career experiences, and a lot more. They even include a free job listing. This makes it easy for members to search for jobs right inside Postess. The layout of your profile is very professional and made to look very clean and unique from all other community profiles. Postess.com is in the works of making the layout of your profile customizable to your likings. This is expected to be done by January of 2008."
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