I propose an aptitude test for all employees

heero_yuy2
By heero_yuy2

I suggest that every person abided by the Labour Law of Qatar be given an aptitude test depending upon a certain type of profession to see if one person can have the capability to practice his/her profession properly by a series of such related assessments from the lowest to the highest position possible for international expertise in the related field. We were given this type of tests when I was hired back home and I think it only serves it right that I also take such tests as a means to regulate the influx of incoming employees, including myself, who are fit to work 'mentally' and who cannot, other than the physical exams.

And let's make this aptitude tests IN ENGLISH!!

By Andrews• 19 Jan 2009 10:37
Andrews

I guess Interview is to understand the suitability of a candidate for a particular post..and If you pay peanuts you will get only monkeys....

By chichi• 19 Jan 2009 10:23
chichi

or if not, then have a yearly work/personal assessment...

By ex-expat• 19 Jan 2009 03:39
ex-expat

It's good idea, but it would mean that 75% of the working population would be leaving very soon...

But that would help to solve the traffic problems wouldn't it?

By heero_yuy2• 19 Jan 2009 00:29
heero_yuy2

Aren't these tests administered when you apply for the job ?

That's what I also want to know about all the people hired in here.

"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach

By om Maui• 18 Jan 2009 07:49
om Maui

hi brit, not all companies are professional in this area. most companies unfortunately do not administer these tests, let alone know what those tests are, how are they administered, and what they stand for. lol.

they just screen CVs, get all hanged up on high-sounding degrees and certificates, interview and that's it.

so i guess the answer to your post is NONE of the aBove.

how do they judge suitability, gut feel i guess, lol.

By britexpat• 18 Jan 2009 07:37
britexpat

Aren't these tests administered when you apply for the job ? Otherwise , how do they judge your suitability for the position ?

Please select one of the following:

These tests are administered and used for judging suitability.

These tests are administered and NOT used for judging suitability.

These tests are administered and may be used for judging suitability.

I do not understand the question.

By Vegas• 18 Jan 2009 06:53
Vegas

You can't teach experience...

By azilana7037• 18 Jan 2009 00:48
Rating: 5/5
azilana7037

I did encounter in the past that some have masterals and doctorates degree but sure don't know how to use a computer, much less contruct a simple English sentence.

My point is, you're in Qatar, you talk to people of different nationalities and the only means of communication is ENGLISH.

By jamesknight• 18 Jan 2009 00:16
jamesknight

i agree...why not...

By JunX• 18 Jan 2009 00:15
JunX

I second it... :)

By ONEmakikomoto• 18 Jan 2009 00:10
ONEmakikomoto

surely, this will unleash tons of revelations.,

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call me ONE.

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