Why a Psychologist Might Be at Your Next Interview

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Ojqhpnbh of NH @ Jul 15, 2009 20:47:46 PM

Its easy to beat any test

But only the most intelligent and observant see the tricks in the questions.

Does that mean that cunning is a job prerequisite?

If that is what they want they will get that.

steve of CA @ Jul 05, 2009 15:53:59 PM

Just hope they are doing real psychology based on science that has been tested and proven

Because if they get someone smoking a cigar to sit there and discuss your possible Oedipus Complex or whether or not mom and dad gave you enough lollipops as a kid, these companies are in big trouble.

Wondering of IL @ Jul 05, 2009 14:57:27 PM

Some of these turn OFF potential good hires, though

I had to see one of the worst tests that someone told me about, in person, after she took it, and so while I will not name the actual company, I strolled in one day and filled out the online questions form they had at their location, just to see what was asked. It was ridiculous! The company stocked expensive merchandise, so obviously, protecting assets was important (no one doubts that). But, due to the current state of the economy, the questions posed scenarios that asked the applicant to think like a crook and rate different things they would do in a particular situation from least worst to worst. But the catch is that all of the selections were bad, things you would just never do, unless you were ethically challenged. So, naturally, I tried to rate them all bad, then had to really let it sink in that yes, you really were supposed to think like a crook and rate worst to least worst on a scale of 1 - 5. Can you imagine how this place must treat the customers if they treat potential applicants like would-be criminals? Needless to say, neither the original applicant who told me of her horror when applying for a part-time job at this place, nor myself, who just had to really see how bad it was, based on what I'd heard, will ever buy merchandise from or work for this company.

Can the media do a feature on some of the worst known situations? I mean, I was incredibly shocked by some of the questions. One was about how if you witnessed a supervisor stealing something, but you wanted to fit in with that type of unethical culture, would it be best or worst (on a scale of 1 - 5) to steal along with the supervisor (for yourself) to giving things away to people you know (for them). Like, which of those choices is ever appropriate??

Who would want to even walk in the front door of such a goofy company? Tests for good fit are understandable, but I have never before, in my entire life, seen testing to see whether the applicant is a better or worse crook!

I would really love to name the company to warn people, but really, when someone applies, they'll know who it is and it'll get around. Everything on the test was just absolutely awful.

Walk out if ever given something that extreme.

You should see some of the stuff that's out there! of IL @ Jul 05, 2009 14:42:44 PM

psychologist

just another method for those doing the hiring to cover their own behind and not end up in the unemployment line themselves...you need someone else to blame for the poor hire...good cover here!

ron rocco of NY @ Jul 04, 2009 02:36:35 AM

not for me

If a company is large enough to use a psychologist, or a lawyer, or even an HR person, to interview rather than just peers and managers, forget having me get you to the next level and beyond. You obviously have deep problems lurking in your organization and my experience tells me you will likely implode way before you can recover. I would like to know who your direct competitor is, as thier future is much brighter.

John of TX @ Jul 03, 2009 16:56:37 PM

Problems with your article

Your article is interesting, though in Silicon Valley I have yet to run into it. It is short on facts though. First, some example companies who are doing this would be nice. Assertions without backup facts are questionable. Percentage of employers or some other metric would be useful if you cannot divulge company names.

I am not sure about laws where you are, but this might be tough to do in many states because of what a psychologist would need to ask you to understand your basic personality.

This is probably a passing fad and most people are not going to be interviewed in such a fashion. The idea of companies being more thorough, though, may be true.

John West of CA @ Jun 24, 2009 17:27:27 PM