2006-06-19 13:50:09 · 2 answers · asked by Robert 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
As far as the online tests go, that take 20-60 minutes. Some have been brutal, at the end I don't even know if I am answereing correct of not, it just sounds good...
2006-06-19 13:52:16 · update #1
If you are speaking about the "short answer" type questions you frequently get after you fill in your personal information, those are called KSA's (Key Skills Assessm ents) and you usually see those when applying to Federal, State or Local Government jobs, or to very large companies, or any "Union shop". KSA's can be BRUTAL because they're usually pretty vague and hard to understand what the employer wants to know.
Your local employment services agency (government unemployment office) probably offers a class in writing responses to KSA's. It's usually a half-day workshop. But even then it's almost a black art to answer those right.
What I do know... the KSA's are rarely read by anyone who has any idea what the job really entails. They are used as a way for a human resources person to evaluate candidates for all sorts of job openings when the HR person doesn't have the background to review applicants for lots of different types of jobs. The same person will review the KSA's submitted for attorney jobs, secretaries/receptionists, graphic designers, computer programmers, etc. The HR reviewer has a checklist of things/phrases/skills that MUST appear in the KSA responses before the resume can travel up to a hiring manager or interviewer. So your best bet is to have the job posting or req in hand while you write your responses. You basically have to recycle what they wrote in the job requirements posting, and turn that back into your answers.
Do not stray from the wording they use. For example, if they're looking for a lawyer, always use the word "lawyer" and never "attorney" even though to most people, they're the same. Remember, the person who sees your resume first might not know that, and is only looking for "lawyer." Keep it short and basic. Remember, your answers to these questions only decide if your resume is going to make it up to someone who will actually read your resume.
2006-06-19 14:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by dcgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be more specific with your question. Are they psychoanalytical, background checks or job related?
You'll get useful feedback when you edit your question.
2006-06-19 13:55:32 · answer #2 · answered by Mister_fin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know but I want two points
2006-06-19 13:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by paulie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋