Just venting a bit- anyone else tired of all these tests you have to take before even talking to anyone. Had one the other day that required a wonderlick iq test, then cognitive/behavioral assessment followed by a personality test. Applying for jobs and never hearing anything. Having interviews and get ghosted or takes 6-8 weeks before you hear back.

Just invited to a combined 3-4 round interview and they want me to do a mock sales presentation of their product. Anyone ever had to do that?

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You could be salesman but if you fail the mock sale they disqualify you.

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Right. Kind of feel it ridiculous for me. Perhaps certain positions could merit from such exercises or someone fresh to the industry but I have 15 years experience in this arena….they even said not to take more than a “few hours” to prep. Employers not realize the extent of their requests…. Especially for an industry veteran.

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YES. I just said this to a friend the other day. I feel l ike I apply for a job and it takes me three hours to finisih because of all the extra tests and assessments. I find them to be seriously annoying.

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Yup, one of the long test I have taken so far is P&G assessment. Ugh

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Yes. I have been asked to do a mock sales presentation. I really think the companies use this as a way to get ideas to add to their presentations.

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Yes! I also get sick of the mock email cadences I do all this work for then don’t get the job.

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YUP,

I did too. It was annoying. Then check to see my status and they disqualified me.

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