[Jobs] online tests

[David Andrews]

There is always a problem with computerized typing tests.  With most 
of them the screen is split into two parts.  One shows the text to be 
typed, and the second part  is where you type the text.  Even if you 
can read the text, and get from section to section, and enter the 
test, it will take you longer to obtain and type the text, which 
adversely effects your score.  There is no good way I know of to do 
it, short of somebody reading you the text.

We are a state agency for the blind, and one of our placement 
specialists has developed methods for verbally conducting a typing 
test with our customers.  We then try and work with employers to get 
them to accept those results.

Dave

At 01:04 PM 4/8/2008, you wrote:
>Hello:
>So I was applying for a job recently, then finally got contacted by 
>a recruiter.  She basically gave me some tests to do and 
>instructions for other tests to do.  I found that I could do most of 
>the tests efficiently accept the typing test all because the java 
>aplet on my web browser was not accessible.  The even more 
>interesting thing is this company said they work specifically with 
>disabled people so it kinda struck me odd that their testing methods 
>would be inaccessible.
>Has anyone else had this problem and what did they do to pass it, or 
>get around it.  This was for a technical QA position.
>I'd appreciate any advice.
>Jessica
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