Technical Tests at Interviews?
Discussion
Why not ask the recruitment agency (or HR if you're going direct) what the format of the interview will be?
I've been asked a few times, and don't see a problem with it.
However, if Exchange is a large part of the role, then they're likely to ask questions in the interview which you should make sure you're able to answer.
If I was given excuses for not being able to answer a question like 'I haven't used this for a while' then I'd wonder why you hadn't brushed up, and how you'd deal with issues that may perhaps require reading in your own time to solve.
If, for example they asked how an Outlook client gets directory information about recipients, would you be able to answer? Clue: It's a completely open ended question and 'it depends' won't cut it ;-)
I've been asked a few times, and don't see a problem with it.
However, if Exchange is a large part of the role, then they're likely to ask questions in the interview which you should make sure you're able to answer.
If I was given excuses for not being able to answer a question like 'I haven't used this for a while' then I'd wonder why you hadn't brushed up, and how you'd deal with issues that may perhaps require reading in your own time to solve.
If, for example they asked how an Outlook client gets directory information about recipients, would you be able to answer? Clue: It's a completely open ended question and 'it depends' won't cut it ;-)
Edited by _DeeJay_ on Saturday 7th May 20:36
Yes, it's common to be tested on technical things you lay claim to, even with exam-style assessments.
It's not common to be expected to recall minor detail, but it is common to be expected to talk about general use, where to find that minor detail, etc.
I doubt you'll get grilled overly, but it's probably best to brush up on it where you can.
It's not common to be expected to recall minor detail, but it is common to be expected to talk about general use, where to find that minor detail, etc.
I doubt you'll get grilled overly, but it's probably best to brush up on it where you can.
volvo20 said:
I'll try and source a copy of Exchange and have a play, but I think the chances are my time would be better spent preparing elsewhere.
It very much depends on what the job spec is. If they're just mentioned Exchange in a long list of technologies that you'll be exposed to then you could be right, and the most they'll ask is for you to clarify your experience. When you say 2nd line, what does it mean in this context? i.e their really a first line before you, or is it a bunch of people logging calls? Again, that'll determine what they expect of you and whether it's worth playing with the tech.
You can probably download a VM with Exchange 2010 installed to play around with it. Found one - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx...
We do this.
When interviewing for a position on the shop floor,the applicant had to take a general maths test and also a general aptitude test.Those with less than 80% on either gets no further.
This is because the shop floor positions often call for a fair amount of working out and common sense and as it's the Aviation industry the calculations have to be right.
When interviewing for a position on the shop floor,the applicant had to take a general maths test and also a general aptitude test.Those with less than 80% on either gets no further.
This is because the shop floor positions often call for a fair amount of working out and common sense and as it's the Aviation industry the calculations have to be right.
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