Personality test determines my employment

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Specializes in Family Medicine.

So, I got an email from HR saying they want me to take a test online to determine if I can move forward in the recruitment process. From my research, I have discovered that this is some sort of personality test and people have been denied employment because they failed it.

Any advice for me as I attempt to jump through flaming hoop number#5 to get a job as a new grad? Do I answer what I think they want to hear or do I go the super honest route?

Any insight is sincerely appreciated!

noyesno

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I have never had any luck answering what I thought they would want. Just answer honestly because those tests are BS.

Good luck!

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Specializes in Plastics. General Surgery. ITU. Oncology.

Just don't tick "Yes" to the inevitable "Have you ever had any urges to eat kittens alive and turn into a psychopathic Ninja killing machine?" and you should do fine

;)

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Specializes in Family Medicine.

I should add: I have nothing to hide. I'm a straight shooter. A prude if you will.

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I HATE when one of the tests asks you "Are you maddened when guilty criminals go free?"

Do they even need to ask that question? Well, maybe there is a REASON they're asking it?

Are they trying to see if I fly off the handle easily, or if I believe in justice?

ARRRRGGGHHHHH

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Specializes in Family Medicine.
I have never had any luck answering what I thought they would want. Just answer honestly because those tests are BS.

Good luck!

That's why I'm nervous to answer what I think they want. I agree the test is BS.

At least I don't have to get polygrafted...

Thanks for the luck! :)

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When I was first out of school I took a similar test, and I failed. I can't apply for a job with this group for years, if ever. When I filled it out I was thinking that I need to be a team player and be a good person to work with. I tried to respond to the questions as if I was like that. I guess I was incorrect. I believe in the test I took they wanted people who are impatient, outspoken and annoying. In short I believe they think that someone who will "call a person out" for cutting in line will be a good nurse. My advice is to pick the choices that make you out to be a person who can't stand to stand back while things are not perfect, and gets bugged when things are not the way you want them to be. Good luck!

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Specializes in OB/GYN, Emergency.

I've been asked to take these tests before for a job. They seem pretty fluff, so don't worry! Mine was a lot of dumb stuff like "I am a team player," "I adapt easily to change," and "it's important for me to be on time to commitments." They rephrase the same questions several different ways, and then you select strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree. It was pretty easy to determine what the best answer was. You'll do great. :)

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Specializes in ER, Trauma.

When I've taken them, they had like 3 answers to each question, usually 2 answers seemed so bizarre that I would never have chosen them, I doubt Charles Manson would have chosen them! I passed with flying colors, but just in case I was ready with an explanation of how the press blew that terrible chainsaw incident all out of proportion.

As for Polygraph tests, there are websites that clearly state what a sham they are, how they work, and how to beat them if you care.

Don't worry yourself. If you were a psychopathic axe murderer, nursing school certainly would have brought that trait out in the open. Good luck.:up:

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Specializes in ER, ICU.

The good news is that you can't really study for this one. Just show up and do your best.

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I recently had to take one of those. I had no problem with it because I did end up getting the job. I am a positive glass half full kind of person, a team player, and someone who likes to get involved and give back to the community/organization I work for. I answered the questions in such a way that these traits were what was highlighted.

Just let your sunny personality and positive attitude shine through and you will do great!!! :yeah:

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dmoney,

Funny I failed one quite a while ago, and recently got to redo it. It had a 6 month wait period before you would be allowed to apply again to any job with that network :eek: My problem was opposite of yours, I took the test with a natural "experienced" approach... yes people do come to me for help - often. yes I am comfortable working on my own, etc. These were wrong answers as far as they were concerned. I was not applying for MANAGEMENT, you see?! I was applying for a staff nurse position (little indian). Nursing is my second career. In my first career I was often (chief), so I answered truthfully, but for this position, wrong. So the second time I took the exam I answered like a (little indian) and I passed. Big hint!!!!!

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