To think that aptitude tests are just unfair

[mummabear1967]

Applying for a job that I think I’d really love. I have my qualifications behind me, however, applicants must sit an aptitude test online and If they fail, their application won’t be taken any further.

AIBU to think this is just wrong? I know most jobs do this now but I don’t think I’m going to pass. Whilst the questions themselves are quite hard, I think I’d have a chance of passing If I didn’t have about 10 minutes to answer 30 questions.

How the heck do they expect anyone to pass these things? Either they’re generally just extremely hard or I’m just a stupid person

I'm having the same issue, I've been turned down by two jobs I've done before because I never got past the tests - it's so frustrating

Apptitude is not a pass or fail, it shows your stregths and weaknesses. But they are a load of rubbish as you do them twice in same sday you can end up with different answers. Onl;y did once for a job,.

Probably the employers have found that having the qualifications isn't enough. Interviews are unfair too, as they reward those who are good at interviews, as well as inefficient way of getting the best for the job.

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@naemates

I'm having the same issue, I've been turned down by two jobs I've done before because I never got past the tests - it's so frustrating

They’re awful. I think I could answer some of the questions no problem if I had plenty of time to answer them but they don’t give a reasonable amount of time for it, that’s mainly where the problem is!

By the time I finish calculating the answer for a maths question, I’ve already run out of time!

Fuck alone knows how they work. I started a thread earlier this year because I couldn’t figure out the Tesco ones and it became apparent that even some people who work there had no idea how they work. A few wonks popped up to say they were “science” but without any proper explanation of how or why.

@Hingeandbracket

Fuck alone knows how they work. I started a thread earlier this year because I couldn’t figure out the Tesco ones and it became apparent that even some people who work there had no idea how they work. A few wonks popped up to say they were “science” but without any proper explanation of how or why.

They’re a joke. I just couldn’t possibly answer so many questions in a short space of time

Well if an employer has 100 applicants all with the same qualifications then the tests are useful to get the best candidates. They can’t interview all 100 so need something to whittle then down. A lot of people won’t find them that difficult and thee are the people they want to employ.

Its a short listing tool. Just having qualifications isn't enough, and they don't want to interview too many.

Key with these tests is don't waste time on questions, go through and answer as many as you can quickly, and if you have time go back to the ones you missed out.

Are these the ones where it is better not to answer instead of guessing if you don't know?

Are you sure you’re meant to answer them all? I remember being given an aptitude test I’m out of the blue as part of a recruitment process. I got through maybe 2/3rds of the questions in the allotted time and still scored in the top 10% range. The key was to not get stuck on the questions that took a long time but move on swiftly. If it is multiple choice and no penalty for doing it wrong then guess the ones you can’t get to.