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Bridging the Gap
by Allison C. Wilson:
Dr. Wendell Williams, contributing writer to Monster.com, responded, "To begin with, any
type of test should be validated for use in selection. That means the company has an
obligation to prove test scores predict job performance. A general mental ability test
usually includes measuring your ability to figure math, define words, interpret sentences and
make simple calculations — much like the tests people take to get into college, but not as
extensive." Read more...
Across the Board
In the latest edition of "Across the Board", the article "Are Workplace Tests Worth Taking? (A) Yes, if you do them right. (B) No, because you're probably doing them wrong. (C) Both of the above." By James Krohe Jr., offers up some of Wendell Williams' insight into the test-taking business. Read more...
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