I'm saying run the test by HR before giving it just to be sure that it does not violate any laws. I was told that it may not be legal but I haven't verified for myself. Your hr/legal dept can verify for you. -d On Jul 6, 2011 10:10 PM, "marc abel" <[email protected]> wrote: > Wait, you are saying testing the technical competency of someone > applying for a technical position may not be legal? Why would this be? > > or are you referring to the legalities of GNS3? > > -Marc > > On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 5:59 PM, Dwann Hall <[email protected]> wrote: >> I had the same idea but was warned that such a test may not be legal...just >> verify in your state >> On Jul 6, 2011 6:44 PM, "Combatant 101" <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Hi All, >>> >>> Doing some consultancy work for a customer and got chatting about my CCIE >>> studies and talked about GNS3. >>> >>> To cut a long story short, The client commissioned me to implement GNS3 >> and >>> design a GNS3 technical test. >>> >>> They are currently recruiting for a 2nd line support engineer and really >>> wanted a tool that HR can administrate to help gauge the technical >>> competency of their candidates and based on their result, they would then >>> decide if the candidate is to be moved up to the next stage of the >> interview >>> process. >>> >>> I've designed this 'workbook style lab' to be a walk in the park for any >>> competent CCNP engineer and even very doable for some of the rusty CCNP >>> engineers and maybe a highly proficient CCNA guy - Basically it should >> catch >>> out the brain dumpers and blaggers and help make the HR process more >>> efficient. >>> >>> It the first time I've done something like this and would like to know >> what >>> you all think, particularly the guys who have heaps of experience in >> writing >>> workbooks etc. >>> >>> I try to design it so that each tasks is some what independent e.g. if >> they >>> cant do task 3 it does not mean they can no longer do task 4, 5, 6 etc >>> >>> As it is my first time, I'm also very happy to here some criticism etc (no >>> ego, always happy to learn from mistakes!) >>> >>> Is it too difficult for the audience being targeted? Is it too easy? Is it >>> doable but not within 45 minutes? Any feedback would be appreciated. >>> >>> I made the pass mark 7 out of 11 (there a bonus task which if successfully >>> completed can override the pass mark - each 'exam' is assessed >> individually >>> with a script I've written that checks for the result of show commands and >>> looks for certain configuration that can only be done in one way etc if >> they >>> can't be bothered to look at the configuration of each device themselves - >>> Though it something I've said I'm happy to do). >>> >>> I may even look to assign a weight against each task and score that way as >>> some tasks are very easy than others... >>> >>> The test can be viewed here: http://myitgeekblog.wordpress.com/ >>> >>> The .NET files and pre-config can also be downloaded from there. >>> >>> It's designed it to be a 30 - 45 minute test max. >>> >>> Look forward to your comments, >>> >>> Cheers >>> >>> Combatant101 >>> >>> http://myitgeekblog.wordpress.com >>> _______________________________________________ >>> For more information regarding industry leading CCIE Lab training, please >> visit www.ipexpert.com >>> >>> Are you a CCNP or CCIE and looking for a job? Check out >> www.PlatinumPlacement.com >> _______________________________________________ >> For more information regarding industry leading CCIE Lab training, please visit www.ipexpert.com >> >> Are you a CCNP or CCIE and looking for a job? Check out www.PlatinumPlacement.com >> _______________________________________________ For more information regarding industry leading CCIE Lab training, please visit www.ipexpert.com
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