T.A.P. Q#339 – Unethical or Illegal for Hiring Manager to Give Certain Tests?
October 20, 2009 by sparktalk
Dear Experts,
I am currently negotiating with an employer who is interested in hiring me but wants me to take a Myers Briggs or similar test before he hires me to make sure I am what he is looking for. I have read that it is considered unethical and possibly illegal to use these types of tests as a basis to hire someone. I don’t mind taking it but don’t what to be defined by what the test shows as I don’t believe these tests are 100% accurate. What should I do?
Got a career question you’d like answered? Send it to twitter@careerealism.com along with your Twitter account name (you must use Twitter for us to post your question).
Here is how our T.A.P. experts answered this question:
Q#339 I have zero faith in these test as an evaluation tool, but I don’t think it’s unethical to be asked to take one. (@gradversity)
Q#339 I am currently negotiating with an employer who is interested in hiring me but: http://wp.me/pwdoo-3p. (@MarySevinsky)
Q#339 Many decision-making vehicles used to hire. If it bothers you that much, co. probably not a fit for you. (@dawnbugni)
Q#339 Not unethical or illegal. Some managers see personality as vital skill! Don’t like it? Don’t continue. (@jtodonnell)
Related posts:
- T.A.P. Q#373 – Tips for Leaving Voicemail With Hiring Manager? Dear Experts, I’ve been trying to get in touch with...
- T.A.P. Q#361 – Hey Mr. Hiring Manager! What’s the Deal? Dear Experts, I was contacted by a company for an...
- T.A.P. Q#401 – Should I Try the Hiring Manager One More Time? Dear Experts, Before I ask my question, I just wanted...
- T.A.P. Q#324 – Best Way to Answer Illegal Question from HR? Dear Experts, What do I say if a HR hiring...
- T.A.P. Q#114 – I Spent Good Money on a $$$ & Was Just Told by a Hiring Manager It’s Terrible Dear experts, I lost my job six months ago. At...
Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.









Comments