It technical tests

[BrilloPad]

I never bother with gigs that require these. It means the gig wants a newly qualified junior.

[Boo]

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

[DieScum]

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.

[quackhandle]

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

[stek]

A 100% failure rate in tests for gigs. You should be proud.

Did I say i failed?

[clearedforlanding]

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.

[stek]

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!

[northernladuk]

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.

[stek]

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

[diseasex]

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