Has anyone here had an interview where they had them do a skill test? What did it consist of?

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I took skills tests years ago, the standard was always a typing test. I also recall taking tests to show I had some proficiency with Microsoft Office software. Those were not difficult, though they might have been if someone had no experience with Word. I assume the skills they will test now relate to the nature of the job, it might be word processing or perhaps some basic spreadsheet use.

Yes I have a few years back too. This was with The NHS. I wouldnt care but to me they were wanting to test my skills to do a job that I've been doing for years. If I was a hiring manager, I would say it's a waste of time testing skills of someone who can already prove they can do a job through experience. But hey ho, what do I know? I decided a while back The NHS wasnt for me in any case..............

Definitely, it's been different at different places though. Sometimes it's been a test on excel, word, and other things like that. Other times it's been basic cognitive tests that are multiple choice and problem solving. I've also had behavioral tests that measure personality traits as well. It's hard to know what you can expect when so many places do different things.

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