how important are interviews and the resume?
According to Hoffman, who has written extensively on psychological testing and has designed tests as well, “There is no single rule to apply as to how to weight various relevant factors in the hiring process. For certain types of jobs, standardized psychological tests, including personality tests, are probably more important than how the person comes across in the interview.” As pointed out earlier, these jobs are often entry-level. At higher levels, more experienced candidates are likely to apply. Personality testing still has a role at that level–but that role in the hiring process is not as clear-cut. Hoffman notes, as do many experts, that the candidate’s relevant work experience is still the single most significant indicator of suitability for many positions. So let’s say you want to use personality tests. For the relatively small fees that most of these cost-between $40 and $125-the value can seem attractive indeed. You’re prepared to select them carefully, you’ve considered how
