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    #11
    Isn't that what weekends are for?
    …Maybe we ain’t that young anymore

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      #12
      Originally posted by clearedforlanding View Post
      You probably failed the counting test.
      Nope? they were dumb and confused me with someone. After this i told myself no more tests. Unfortunately they happen with contracting too:S

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        #13
        These sorts of things are for employees, I've never been asked to do one apart from once.

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          #14
          Originally posted by stek View Post
          These sorts of things are for employees, I've never been asked to do one apart from once.
          So have been asked to do one.
          'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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            #15
            Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
            So have been asked to do one.
            lol!!

            True - but it weren't a tech test, it were a psychometric test not that it changes what I said into common sense!

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              #16
              Originally posted by stek View Post
              lol!!

              True - but it weren't a tech test, it were a psychometric test not that it changes what I said into common sense!
              A 100% failure rate in tests for gigs. You should be proud.

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                #17
                Originally posted by clearedforlanding View Post
                A 100% failure rate in tests for gigs. You should be proud.
                Did I say i failed?

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                  #18
                  I usually swerve these however curiosity got the better of me and did two for Rethink Rec a few years back. passed the both with avg of 82% (pass was 75%) but heard nothing afterwards.

                  Wouldn't bother with them again.

                  qh
                  He had a negative bluety on a quackhandle and was quadraspazzed on a lifeglug.

                  I look forward to your all knowing and likely sarcastic and unhelpful reply.

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                    #19
                    Depends how much time you have and your other options.

                    It's a good sign that they're testing you before any offer, means that it should be a decent place to work - but, yeah it's a hassle to do it.

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by diseasex View Post
                      So i'm on the market and pretty much bombarded with tests that i need to complete to prove my worth.
                      The problem is i'm still on gig and every test takes 4h+ . the last project i completed took me good 12h and completely nailed but didn't win the gig. So pretty annoying especially I want to have some free time for myself too
                      When you are on the market , do you do these tests or just interview with clients directly ?
                      I do the tests. I agree they are a pain but I did one test that took around 5 hours and got the gig as a result. I assume I was the only aplicant that could be 4rsed to make the effort.

                      Just did an IKM C language test and scored 99/100 putting me in the 98th percentile </boasting> Haven't heard back regarding an interview slot yet though...

                      Boo

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