I just finished a Virtual Interview Test (2nd phase after they've weeded out some applicants).
Anonymous
I just finished a Virtual Interview Test (2nd phase after they've weeded out some applicants). Two aspects of my answers left me concerned, and I hope to get feedback from fellow members and especially recruiters/HR: 1) My last job was a 3-month contract—I was asked about my most recent, shortest job, where I didn't leave voluntarily. I had to clarify that my last job was a three-month contract because I didn't leave voluntarily; rather, my contract ended through an agency. Two additional questions asked something similar. I know my resume will be reviewed to confirm this, but honestly, I feel there’s a 50/50 chance of being right or wrong. It's a large company, and since it was a virtual interview, there likely won't be an opportunity to explain my reasoning. Should I just hope for the best?
2) Before taking the test, they provided eight potential sections, four of which I would be asked about. I was given a Practical section with five answers for each question, involving data like year-over-year profit after adding three extra weeks of online marketing, which is $300 every two weeks, hiring two new employees, and whether Option 2 is more profitable but less than Option 2. After a quick anxiety attack, I finished the questions, which thankfully allowed the use of a calculator. It was challenging, but I did my best. A friend in HR (jokingly) said they probably give something like that to see if you would even try or just give up (“eff this”). It’s not necessarily something I would normally do. What could be a legitimate reason for being given these intricate P&L questions? I'm hoping to ease my nerves and assess my odds with that section realistically. The other sections covered usual topics like Personality, Decision Making, etc. Any feedback or advice you have would be appreciated. Given it's Labor Day weekend, I know I won't hear back for days.


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