Discussions about Hiring and Hiring Practices

[silvia8917]

Originally Posted by ElkRiverRancher

Here in the States, the arithmetic question would have been written:
1 + (5x9) = ? The brackets are used to indicate the separation of the figures. Without the brackets, the arithmetic would be done 'in order' of appearance, which is why you got answers of 54. Also, in the States, the symbol for multiplication is 'x', not '*'.

In Hong Kong, the brackets are used to indicate when the "multiplication and division first" rule does not apply. 9*6+1=55, when 9*(6+1)=63. It can also be used to indicate multiplication when no other mathematical sign is found between the numbers, e.g. (9)(6+1)=63.

We actually use "x" here, too. Just that I'm used to type * on the keyboard. I am just bugged by the fact that the "x" on keyboard is intended as an alphabet instead of the multiplication sign. LOL Also you type * to do multiplication in the Windows software e.g. Calculator, MS Excel etc..

I find all my employees wind up wanting to be buddies, so I imagine the reality is, those who enjoy a bit more of a challenge than, 'Who wants to harvest grapes', try to answer the employment quiz. Those who consider asking for a correct response to a quiz as a hiring tool being expected to 'jump through hoops' ignore my employment quiz. I'm pretty sure, with the tremendous number of folks playing this game, there is room at the marketplace for all.

Yep I got more buddying requests when I handed out hiring tests too. Now I've changed my practice they've become so rare that I get more buddying requests just standing in the market waiting to be hired. LOL But I guess that's more reason for me to ask direct questions, because I never check my buddy list when I have to hire, even though I accept every buddying request . I seldom hire neighbours too, but I don't see them online often anyway.