What are your thoughts on taking assessments as part of an interviewing process ? I mean... really? If the position does not require you to have the smarts of an engineer, or doctor, or financial wizard, why is it necessary to put people through this scrutiny? Thoughts?

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... also, are they just going through these motions to see who is going to keep going on in compliance, and who is going to walk out - hoping to eliminate some with the decision process?

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Project Coordinator 1 - But have you had to take tests on your writing skills such as grammar, spelling and ability to write? For some reason there is no option to reply to your comment.

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As a copywriter, I find it quite annoying and frustrating that I have to constantly take assessment tests that have to do with math and logical reasoning. Many of these tests ask you to determine which shape comes next after a series of shapes. I was never good at this stuff, hence why I write for a living. Yet they don't ask me to take a test on my grammar and punctuation. And at the same time I do not know a single engineer who has ever had to take these tests let alone a writing test so why am I being forced to? Its aggravating.

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Engineer here and I’ve had to take them several times.

Since it’s a buyers market when it comes to the job hunt, companies are able to look for that unicorn. It slows the process down, but since so much people are looking for work, they’re willing to take that risk. I say it depends on the role, when it comes down to it.

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I was asked to take a cognitive assessment over Good Friday weekend. To me that that’s a red flag to give somebody an assessment. That’s already stressful on a holiday weekend when you’re meant to be relaxing and be with family.

Hello! Can someone inform me on how to switch your resume in this system?

I’ve had to take a personality test - they said my personality type and the executive I’d be reporting to were the same and we would not be compatible.

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Wanted to know if Amex uses a lot of proprietary softwares/ processes which have no value outside of Amex?

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For those of you who got out at 10, do you wish that you rode it out to 20? I’m at a crossroad and I’m not sure what to do. Have some active/reserve time, wrapping up graduate school, and am now considering either a) come back to the business world or b) go active and retire before 50 and live off a nice pension. Obviously there are draws to both. I’m an officer for what it’s worth so I can realistically retire at O-5, MAYBE O-6.

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Follow up etiquette help needed! I am expecting a job offer at firm one next week or so. I am into the final phases at firm two. Would it be appropriate to email my recruiter from firm one that they are my preference but I’m far along in the process at firm two and ask for an update on where I stand (to hopefully get an offer faster)? Thanks!

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Which offer is better?
€100K per year in Netherlands (with 30% ruling) OR
45000 AED / month in Dubai?

For a family with a kid.
Tech stack: SRE/DevOps/ Cloud architect
People staying in Europe and dubai please comment.

My priorities: Long term stay, better education , quality life, location with better security, law n order and less hussels.

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The cutest trio 😊

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Does any BTECH + MBA grad regret doing MBA 😂

It's hysterical how money is flowing in IT industry.

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What's the hardest part of being a working parent in law? My wife and I are considering trying to get pregnant.

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Hi i am currently working in Sopra Steria as a Senior Software Engineer. A new opening for ORACLE EBS Technical has opened. Let me know if any wants to apply. You can contact me at +91-9711867379
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My husband just received a job offer on an opportunity he is really excited about. It would be great for his career and they are giving the 15% jump in base he asked for, however they won’t share what the target bonus amount would be. It’s an executive director position, so I would assume it’s a decent target bonus, but without that in writing it could honestly be a gift basket at the end of the year. Is it a red flag for them to not share this? His total comp could be less at this new job…

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Considering a move to industry. Have worked 5 years in consulting. Interviewing currently at the Director /VP level at banks and wondering what the base + salary + age range is.

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