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March 15,2023 at 2:00PM UTC

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I am in the midst of interviewing for one job in particular I am very excited about! I have had 8 interviews! After HR telling me I am the top candidate following the interviews, I was asked to take a Calipur assessment. I know I blew the cognition section with shapes. It’s not my strong suit. Something like that has nothing to do with my line of work.

how heavily will this be weighed in the decision making???

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AnonymousMarch 15,2023 at 2:29PM UTC
I'm not an employment specialist but holy cow! 8 interviews with ONE company?! And now a test?! That's crazy! I know you really want this opportunity and please don't stress about these "assessments." Just keep being your amazing self. :)
AnonymousMarch 15,2023 at 2:35PM UTC
You should ask the HR Representative
Nancy CincottaMarch 15,2023 at 3:10PM UTC
I do hope you are continuing to look and interview elsewhere. You may, indeed, get the job but just in case, you should be seeking work that satisfies your goals with any and all employers that are a good fit. If you dont ( and it’s hard to gauge how important they consider the test bc it’s hard to imagine what motivates a company to impose 8 interviews and THEN a test), you’ll know that it wasn’t a good fit and you’ve likely dodged a bullet. If you get it, then perseverance paid off. Either way, looking at all your options is all you can do right now. Keep us posted please!
Megan LeasherMarch 15,2023 at 4:18PM UTC
8 interviews AND an assessment? Girl, you are a WARRIOR! Definitely ask the company how they will use the assessment. As an assessment expert, I know that companies can use them in lots of different ways. Just keep being YOU!
AnonymousMarch 15,2023 at 5:42PM UTC
They said it’s part of their screening process and will be used as a coaching tool should I get the job.
it’s for a senior marketing position.
any additional insight?
Megan LeasherMarch 15,2023 at 8:56PM UTC
"Part of their screening process" might mean they are using it to help inform the hiring decision or that they are simply looking to get to know you better (and NOT use it to inform the hiring decision). I like that they also leverage it as a coaching tool if you were to get the job; assessments can be very valuable for use in this manner.
AnonymousMarch 15,2023 at 6:50PM UTC
That is a question that should be asked of the person giving the assessment. And 8 interviews is ABUSIVE at best! No more than 2-3 (if necessary). Good Luck!
AnonymousMarch 15,2023 at 10:57PM UTC
Stuck at 8 Interviews!! Are you becoming the CEO? Crazy amount and not the best candidate experience. So if you are going for CEO you may want to bubble that up to yourself and address! Cheeky. But still, not an ideal candidate experience at all. The results of any company test given really only matter to who is giving it. Good luck!
AnonymousMarch 16,2023 at 3:29AM UTC
After 8 interviews I would get the impression that this company has no idea what it's doing. I'm thinking they are looking for ways to extend the process.
Cynthia Armistead NewmanMarch 16,2023 at 12:35PM UTC
I just wanted to comment about the number of interviews - I had nine for my current job! Yes, it's ridiculous, but if there are a lot of people involved in the hiring decision, it can happen!
Stephanie F, MSHRMMarch 18,2023 at 4:41AM UTC
We’ve done interviews with the team before, but still kept it at 3 (hiring manager, group they would work with, VP)
AnonymousMarch 16,2023 at 1:36PM UTC
Ridiculous! If employers can’t make a decision after 3 or 4 interviews, then walk away! Red flag! Do you think they can make daily decisions? Or strategic decisions? No! Walk away! Good luck
Stephanie F, MSHRMMarch 18,2023 at 4:40AM UTC
2-3 should be the max. Most times it’s an initial interview with the hiring manager, then with people the job may work with, and then maybe higher leadership in the company if they care that much.
Liz MilneMarch 17,2023 at 12:13AM UTC
If it doesn't involve skills needed for your job it shouldn't count too heavily? If it was me, I would just be looking at the bits of the test necessary for the job. Good luck with it!
Whitney Osei-AkintajuMarch 17,2023 at 12:31PM UTC
Thread with caution. 8 interviews is insane and says a lot about what the working environment will be like.
AnonymousMarch 17,2023 at 12:38PM UTC
I took a Calipur assessment before (for an executive assistant role) and they never shared the results with me, which is VERY annoying.
AnnieMarch 17,2023 at 12:57PM UTC
8 interviews is somewhat alarming. It seems to me the company may be unsure of future direction or possibly indecisive management. I would be cautious, but wishing you all the best.
AnonymousMarch 17,2023 at 2:21PM UTC
I agree with many of the comments here. Eight interviews is excessive...unless they're all with individuals who couldn't get together? I don't know, seems like you've been through a marathon. How badly do you want this position?
I have never heard of nor taken a Calipur assessment. Looks like a personality test. Would they not have a solid feel of your personality after so many interviews? Standardised tests are not the end-all for any process, and any organisation that relies solely on a test to judge someone is missing out on the whole person. Look at how some universities are even dropping testing requirements for admission.
AnonymousMarch 17,2023 at 3:21PM UTC
Eight interviews? Run. That’s all you need to know about inefficient this company is.
AnonymousMarch 18,2023 at 4:38AM UTC
The way i read it in plurals twice, I think they meant they have been on 8 separate interviews…
G C HesseMarch 17,2023 at 4:35PM UTC
What is the Caliper Profile? The Caliper Profile is an objective assessment that accurately measures an individual's personality characteristics and individual motivations in order to predict on-the-job behaviors and potential.
This is the largest joke on the Market!!!
Unless you buy into this crap....just block the number and move on.
But then again I'm old school. I would have bailed on the 3rd interview.
Bev Wooten, MBAMarch 20,2023 at 6:29PM UTC
I absolutely agree, GC! Three interviews s/b the Max - Anything beyond that is draining & shows they're just playing games! Move On!
AnonymousMarch 17,2023 at 8:56PM UTC
I agree: 8 interviews is way too excessive. Understand the company culture and decide if this is the right fit for you. Once company I worked for, personality tests were required for all employees, results weren't always shared, but were not confidential either. This was used as a tool for managers to understand and be flexible with work/communication styles of others.