Is the TOEIC Test Necessary for my Career?

[Krismosy]

Should I take a TOEIC test ?

I used to take a Toefl paper test and scored 606, now my boss tells me to take a TOEIC test that I must score at least 420.
I think it's a waste of money and time. If my boss wants to know my English level, he might offer a thorough test of multiple choice.

He told me that I will be fired if I wouldn't hand in my certificate!
By the way I am working for a IT consulting service provider in my area.

Thanks

 

[dkotschessaa]

It seems strange to me to make you re-take something and get "at least" 420 when you've already gotten a 606, but maybe I'm missing some information here. Seems like your choices are to get fired or take the test, no?

Sometimes you have to do really nonsensical things to keep a job.

-DaveKA

 

[fizziks]

I'll just take the test. Getting fired or quitting over something like this is silly.

 

[kramer733]

Are you indian by any chance? I always get indian people talking to me when I'm calling bell's internet help services.

 

[fasterthanjoao]

Are you indian by any chance? I always get indian people talking to me when I'm calling bell's internet help services.

This post is baffling. What does that have to do with anything?

 

[fasterthanjoao]

He told me that I will be fired if I wouldn't hand in my certificate!
By the way I am working for a IT consulting service provider in my area.

Unfortunately sometimes you need to just bite your lip and listen to your boss. You could point out that it costs money to do - say that you would be happy to take the test but ask if they might help you with the costs.

 

[Reshma]

Should I take a TOEIC test ?

I used to take a Toefl paper test and scored 606, now my boss tells me to take a TOEIC test that I must score at least 420.
I think it's a waste of money and time. If my boss wants to know my English level, he might offer a thorough test of multiple choice.

He told me that I will be fired if I wouldn't hand in my certificate!
By the way I am working for a IT consulting service provider in my area.

Thanks

Perhaps your company is looking for English speaking ability scores. http://www.ets.org/toeic

The paper-based TOEFL test does not cover the speaking test, the internet-based TOEFL does though. But I wonder if companies are looking at TOEFL scores, since only university applications require TOEFL.

Check the ETS site for clarifications.

Edit: The TOEIC test is considered by companies, maybe that's why your TOEFL scores weren't considered. Also, TOEIC has an English speaking assessment test.