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Demetria Dozier
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Assessment test

I have difficulty with questions regarding other people's behavior. The tests make me uncomfortable in that I feel the scenarios basically compel one to respond as if they would willingly choose to get involved. That is not who I am. I don't know how to respond. The test also don't allow for any insight into MY logic regarding my selection. Please advise.

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Marsha Howard
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Reply like this, I can't speak for others, as I do not know how they would ......... But, as for me .......... This helps keep you from being forced to give an opinion about another person.

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Shawn Strozyk
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There designed that you answer to favor the company . an if you answer the way you might handle it .you will fail the test . they want people who would. Sell there mother down the river . to make money for them an there bonus checks bigger .

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Crystal Alexander
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Hi Demetria, sorry this is so late, but it popped up in my box today. Now you have some good advice below. My OPINION IS THIS: Your problem maybe simply you are not sure how people take you and you probably feel misunderstood alot. But you can't worry about that because, well i hope you know the saying. You are not going to please all the people all the time. So often we take a job because our situation dictates and in that case ypu do what you have to do till you don't have to do it anymore. If that is your case answer the way Mariah suggest. How they want. If you want a job thay may fit who you are RIGHT NOW, then answer how you want to be treated.

Now if you are ready to say hey this is who i am, it aint all bad and it aint all good but I do have something to offer, then answer it honestly. Meaning if you dont get involved in others business then answer as such. And stand firm. There are jobs that need people like that. Trust me there are....

Assessment test are hard, mostly because we only answer how we want to be seen not how we really are. But when how you are seen is whp you are you can logically get to an answer that best fit who you are.

As a perspective coach, i try to help people put things in perspective. In your case, if you answer the assessment falsely, do u really think you will find a place that meets your needs? And vice versa? Somewhere down the line we forget your boss needs you just as much as you need them. And if they don't be prepared to find or create another job.

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Brandy Tucker
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The questions are as much about you as they are your employer. If you can put yourself in someone else''s shoes while you are considering your responses then you have a more balanced answer. Everyone is different and there is really no perfect answer to any scenario but the most important thing to remember when answering a question regarding others behavior is, "If I where them would my response to their behavior be justified and/or fair and not coming from an emotional place and is it within the confines of the established protocol of the business? If yes, then you are on the right track.

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adrienne wil
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whats the test

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adrienne wil
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so you need so help

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Mariah Bliss
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Hi Demetria: I agree - assessment tests can be tricky. Think of it more as a test you need to answer with the employer in mind. That means answering in a way that you think the employer would want you to answer - that makes it more likely you'll pass the test. Here's a convo with more information: https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/1b58c3f4-e738-5045-8fab-2a7b5956f265

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