Failed the Core Values Assessment?

Was this one of those personality tests where you have to answer 1-5 on whether you are most or least like the statement? Just curious what a "core values" assessment is before I respond.

Decembergrad: yes, that is exactly what I am talking about. There were two parts, and the first was rating four statements...which one sounded most like me and which one sounded least like me.

Esme12: I am in the South.

Many organizations use these types of personality screens as part of the employment process. It's perfectly legal, as long as it is tied to Bonafide Occupational Qualifications (BOQ) and applied to everyone who applies for the job. An organization's core values are porificed out to determine personality characteristics that correspond to each of them. For instance, if they have a value of "integrity", then they may only want to hire people that place a high value honesty and personal responsibility. There are valid personality screening tools that could be used to measure this.

This is an area of controversy in social psychology. A lot of people just don't believe that there is really no way to determine true personality traits by using only one source (such as a written test) - instead, you would have to look at multiple sources as well as consistent behavior patterns. For instance, studies have clearly shown that pretty much everyone lies on 'honesty' tests... LOL. My best advice? When you are taking one of these, keep in mind the type of employee that the organization is seeking, and answer as though you are that person.

I guess I was just wondering how common these are, and if there is anything I could do other than wait six months, which I am guessing there isn't. I can't wait six months for a job, so I guess I will be looking elsewhere. All I can say is that I do not think a twenty minute questionnaire should trump all the work I have done to get this far, and I know my own personal values are solid.

I failed one of those personality assessments once. Talk about a blow to the ego. My problem? I was way too honest. I'm paranoid those things have honesty questions built in, so I'd be as realistic about myself as possible.

6 months later, I reapplied, put on my rosy glasses, and got 4 interviews within weeks.

I find that whole way of weeding people out to be borderline ridiculous.

Just saw this. It sounds like you are in my area. Do you live in Memphis? Did you apply to a Methodist hospital? If so, I am going through the same thing. I got picked up for an externship, but failed the CVA. Now I can't apply again until six months. Funny thing is, everyone I know that passed it, was not honest with it.

I just looked up core values assessment. Talk about profiling. Failed core values...wow. I'm so sorry....:hug:

I lived in the midwest before relocating to Texas and a lot of hospitals up there had a similar core values assessment test :/

It's common here too. And don't feel too bad I failed one of those for a food service job when I was in my teens. Looking back on it everyone who passed lied through their teeth. Some places actually ask you bizarre behavioral questions too. Normal ones are fine (mistakes you've made etc), but some of them are just plain weird. I wouldn't worry about it too much I took a career test once that was way more detailed and it told me that I should go and become a vocational farming instructor. Nursing wasn't even on the list. I don't think the test is a measure you as a person and it most definitely can be gamed.

Wow. I took a chance and did a google search thinking I must be the only person to have failed this test ... Irony is I worked at Methodist some years back and have a strong resume and references including coworkers from Methodist and managers for whom I've worked. To add insult to injury, I have many years of experience in a field that is unique. So the recruiter did forward my resume because no one else with experience has applied. I have never received a call from the manager for an interview. So the job is still posted after six weeks of advertising. I was completely honest because I know my core values are based on integrity, compassion, and fairness. So much for that.

Sorry others have had the same experience but it seems Methodist would rather put faith in some most/least test than to review employee records, evaluations, or references. I am moving on though it has taken me a few weeks to get over the degrading and demoralizing feelings I experienced after my phone call with the recruiter who explained my ineligibility.

Sad, really, but hard to think I would have to lie to pass a test when that is contrary to my own core values.