{"id":81,"date":"2014-05-26T14:27:13","date_gmt":"2014-05-26T18:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drheleno.ca\/?p=81"},"modified":"2019-09-16T11:32:00","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T15:32:00","slug":"work-simulations-can-be-your-best-friend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/work-simulations-can-be-your-best-friend\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Simulations Can Be Your Best Friend &#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Facing a Test or Simulation as Part of Application Process?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_11087\" style=\"width: 448px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Depositphotos_5924089_s-2015-hot-under-the-collar.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11087\" class=\" wp-image-11087\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Depositphotos_5924089_s-2015-hot-under-the-collar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"438\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Depositphotos_5924089_s-2015-hot-under-the-collar.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Depositphotos_5924089_s-2015-hot-under-the-collar-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-11087\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nervous<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I\u2019ve had clients start to freak out a little because they&#8217;ve been told they need to do technical tests and\/or simulations as part of a job application process. I always tell them that these simulations and tests can literally be \u201ctheir best friend\u201d when applying for jobs that they\u2019re well suited for \u2013 especially when they don\u2019t have a resume chock full of a depth and breadth of experience.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>A Chance to Show What You&#8217;re Good At &#8230;<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s my thinking. Let\u2019s say that Jim is really good at something that he\u2019s only been doing for a little while. On the flip-side, Quincy might be pretty mediocre (or worse) at something that he\u2019s been doing for a really long time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Job_Offer_Contract-P_Grinvalds-iStock_000076923915-450x299-450x299.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6431 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Job_Offer_Contract-P_Grinvalds-iStock_000076923915-450x299-450x299-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Understanding Simulations helps you get more Job Offers\" width=\"342\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Job_Offer_Contract-P_Grinvalds-iStock_000076923915-450x299-450x299-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Job_Offer_Contract-P_Grinvalds-iStock_000076923915-450x299-450x299.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When an employer is considering Jim and Quincy for the same job, how can he\/she tell who\u2019d make the better employee? Here\u2019s when a technical test or a simulation becomes very valuable. If the employer can create a \u201c<em>simulated<\/em> work-related task\u201d (i.e., a simulation) or a technical test that evaluates Jim and Quincy on some relevant abilities then he\/she will have some great information to consider when making a hiring decision.<\/p>\n<p>Personally, I\u2019m a big fan of simulations and tests as a useful supplement to job interview questions. Some people are good at talking (i.e., \u201cperforming\u201d well during a job interview) but not doing (i.e., performing well on the job). Ideally, during the <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/using-io-psychology-better-hiring-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hiring process<\/a>, employers should confirm that potential hires are able to perform the most important duties required of the job. For me, it allows me to mix creativity and practicality when working with employers\/business owners. At the same time, I like knowing that it creates a level playing field for job seekers.<em> (<\/em>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/why-io-psychology-useful-strategic-career-coaching-hr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">why I use I\/O Psychology as a foundation for my HR Consulting<\/a> and this other article about <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/soft-skills-hard-develop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">measuring soft skills<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there are many jobs where a new hire can learn on the job but that\u2019s a whole other topic that I\u2019ll address in another post on the notion of &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/when-hiring-use-bring-versus-learn-concept\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bring vs. Learn &#8230;<\/a>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Need help dealing with a delicate or high-stakes\u00a0career or HR issue?<\/b>\u00a0I invite you to contact me privately. I offer a free 15 to 20-minute initial consultation by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">phone<\/a>. Or, if you prefer, you can contact me by\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:%20helen@ioadvisory.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">email<\/a>,\u00a0or via direct message on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/drheleno_ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IOAdvisoryServices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/helenofosu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More than career coaching,\u00a0<em>it\u2019s career psychology<\/em>\u00ae.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I\/O Advisory Services<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Building Resilient Careers and Organizations.\u2122<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Easily share this article using any of the social media icons below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personally, I\u2019m a big fan of simulations and tests as a useful supplement to job interview questions. Some people are good at talking (i.e., \u201cperforming\u201d well during a job interview) but not doing (i.e., performing well on the job). Ideally, during the hiring process, employers should confirm that potential hires are able to perform the most important duties required of the job. For me, it allows me to mix creativity and practicality when working for employers \/ business owners. 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