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Online Assessments When filling out applications, you may be asked to take a supplemental assessment test. Assessment tests help companies measure 3 critical elements of success on the job: Competence - Cognitive Ability Assessments assess a candidate’s competence, suitability for the role, and predict future performance. Emotional Intelligence - Integrity and honesty questions determine your capacity to be aware of, control, and express emotions. Work Ethics - Motivation Potential Assessments generate a score which says you have a “can do” attitude and are willing to remain committed to personal and organizational success. Tips for Answering Assessment Questions u Honesty and Integrity | You want to communicate strong moral views on what is right and wrong. Strongly agree with these types of statements: Strongly disagree with these kinds of statements: Very few people steal at work. Most people cannot be trusted. u Ability to Control Anger | Do not give any indication that you will become angry at work. Take a firm stance against vandalism, hacking, and other behavio r considered anti-social. Strongly agree with these types of statements: Strongly disagree with these kinds of statements: I have almost never become angry at work. Sometimes my co-workers annoy me. u Ability to Cope with Stress | It is not acceptable to express negative emotions at work. Rather than claiming you never have negative emotions or have been in stressful work situations, claim you can handle them with a cool head. Strongly agree with these types of statements: Strongly disagree with these kinds of statements: I have a positive relationship with my co-workers. Sometimes I don’t feel able to handle all my work responsibilities. u Motivation | Motivation is required for success at any job. You must portray yourself as a highly motivated individual. Strongly agree with these types of statements: Strongly disagree with these kinds of statements: I almost never become bored with the work I do. Vacations are very important to me. u Extroversion/Outgoing Personality | In jobs where you’re expected to work as part of a team or often deal with clients, employers prefer employees who are outgoing because they are easy to work with and more promotable. Strongly agree with these types of statements: Strongly disagree with these kinds of statements: I find it easy to keep a conversation going. I find it more productive to work alone than as part of the group. u Leadership | A top-quality employer looks for leadership. Even if you are not applying for a leadership position, you may encounter situations where you have to take initiative or a leadership role. Strongly agree with these types of statements: Strongly disagree with these kinds of statements: I have a strong set of personal goals. What is good for the organization is the concern of supervisors, not employees. 18 <strong>Career</strong> Building <strong>Workbook</strong>
Online Assessment Activity Activity: Below is a sample list of questions. Answer and compare your responses to other students in your class. SD - Strongly Disagree D - Disagree N - Neutral A - Agree SA - Strongly Agree 1. Very few people steal at work. SD D N A SA 2. I get irritated easily. SD D N A SA 3. Work is the most stressful thing in my life. SD D N A SA 4. I am nearly always happy to work late or weekends when needed. SD D N A SA 5. I enjoy parties and other social occasions. SD D N A SA 6. I love to find new ways of doing things. SD D N A SA 7. Nothing is wrong with taking home supplies from work now and then. SD D N A SA 8. I have never been annoyed with a co-worker. SD D N A SA 9. I have a positive relationship with my co-workers. SD D N A SA 10. My pay is more important to me than the contributions I make to the company. SD D N A SA 11. I almost never feel bored at parties. SD D N A SA 12. I prefer to avoid conflict. SD D N A SA 13. I never get upset if my work is criticized by my manager. SD D N A SA 14. I get angry easily. SD D N A SA 15. I have never been tired at work. SD D N A SA 16. I always tell people exactly what I think. SD D N A SA Which questions were most challenging for you to answer? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What other questions have you seen on online assessments? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 19
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