Are Pre-Hiring Tests Excluding Qualified Candidates?

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The discussion centers on the impact of personality assessments, particularly the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), on employment opportunities and workplace dynamics. Participants share experiences of being excluded from positions due to these assessments, highlighting a disconnect between corporate culture and the traits of skilled developers. One contributor reflects on their HR coursework, expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of such tests while acknowledging their usefulness in understanding team dynamics among existing employees. The conversation also touches on the purpose of these assessments, which can include career development and identifying training needs, with some finding value in the insights gained about coworkers' temperaments. Additionally, there is a mention of a previous discussion on the topic, indicating ongoing interest in the efficacy and application of personality tests in professional settings.
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How many of you have ever been excluded from a position because the company made all applicants take the myers-briggs or a compentency skills assesment?

Just wondering, because in my software life I got a lot of consulting work because companies could not hire the talent to do development projects. And it was because the intense developers didn't fit the corporate culture.

I am taking some HR courses as part of my endless quest for knowledge and unlimited funds to go school until i get a Degree. And I am doing a course on this stuff and I just did a paper slamming these tests. Was that the assignment? Nope. It was to illustrate how useful they were, but you say tomato and tomatoe.
 
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At one of my jobs, we were all given the option to take the Meyers-Briggs, but we were all permanent employees who had been there a while. I thought it was helpful.

Btw, there was a thread in General Discussion not long ago about the test. I'll find the link...

Here it is...

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=281171
 
lisab said:
At one of my jobs, we were all given the option to take the Meyers-Briggs, but we were all permanent employees who had been there a while. I thought it was helpful.

Btw, there was a thread in General Discussion not long ago about the test. I'll find the link...

Here it is...

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=281171

Thanks, I should have searched.

What did they use if for? Career development or to identify training needs? Do you know the reason? ( And thanks, this sort of feedback will help me with my course ).
 
airborne18 said:
Thanks, I should have searched.

What did they use if for? Career development or to identify training needs? Do you know the reason? ( And thanks, this sort of feedback will help me with my course ).

Hmm...well if I remember, they said it's to help understand our coworkers. And to be honest, it did help. I thought some people were dour and quiet because they were kind of @ssholes but no, it was just their temperament.

I thought it odd that so many PFers scored INTJ, it's not a common type.
 

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