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Anyone ever take a Caliper personality test?

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Sep 28, 2011 7:56 PM
I may or may not be interviewing for a job, and i'm about 3/5 of the way through the process...4th step is taking a personality test (caliper).

Is the sort of thing that will make or break the hiring process? Do I need to do any research on these tests before I take it? What are some of the questions that will be on it?

Thanks.
Sep 28, 2011 7:56pm
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Sep 28, 2011 8:03 PM
SportsAndLady;914743 wrote:I may or may not be interviewing for a job, and i'm about 3/5 of the way through the process...4th step is taking a personality test (caliper).

Is the sort of thing that will make or break the hiring process? Do I need to do any research on these tests before I take it? What are some of the questions that will be on it?

Thanks.

Sales job I take it?
Sep 28, 2011 8:03pm
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Sep 28, 2011 8:03 PM
Like the OC going to give you correct personality test answers .,,,,, what the fuck are you thinking.:D
Sep 28, 2011 8:03pm
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Sep 28, 2011 8:04 PM
LJ;914760 wrote:Sales job I take it?
Yes
Sep 28, 2011 8:04pm
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Sep 28, 2011 8:05 PM
Belly35;914761 wrote:Like the OC going to give you correct personality test answers .,,,,, what the **** are you thinking.:D
Lol I'm not lookin for answers..just tryin to get a feel of what the hells gonna be on this thing...I really don't wanna get turned away from this job because of a damn personality test.
Sep 28, 2011 8:05pm
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Sep 28, 2011 8:06 PM
SportsAndLady;914763 wrote:Yes

They will take it somewhat seriously. I know a guy who is a bigshot salea recruiter, ill ask him exactly how important it is
Sep 28, 2011 8:06pm
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Sep 28, 2011 8:19 PM
LJ;914769 wrote:They will take it somewhat seriously. I know a guy who is a bigshot salea recruiter, ill ask him exactly how important it is
That'd be awesome, thanks. This is a huge company..they're a Japanese, this is the second "test" i'll have taken for the interview process.
Sep 28, 2011 8:19pm
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Sep 28, 2011 8:27 PM
I had to take a personality test once, I found sample questions and a test taking strategy online for that particular test. I am sure you have already looked into that, but it seemed to work for me. I am an undercover wanna be axe murderer but I got the job motherfuckers. Now with my test results in their hands I see my self being a lifer with this company.
Sep 28, 2011 8:27pm
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Sep 28, 2011 11:52 PM
You should be alright. I just took one and they notified me today that I will be getting a final interview for the job, which I'm confident I will get.
Sep 28, 2011 11:52pm
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Sep 29, 2011 12:17 AM
i havent taken this specific type but dont look for too much information. the more you know about the test the more you will try to think about what answers they want to hear. the tests are made to see those things in your answers. just go in, take the test and answer honestly. the more you try to out think the test, the more it will fuck you.
Sep 29, 2011 12:17am
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Sep 29, 2011 12:19 AM
Glory Days;915428 wrote:i havent taken this specific type but dont look for too much information. the more you know about the test the more you will try to think about what answers they want to hear. the tests are made to see those things in your answers. just go in, take the test and answer honestly. the more you try to out think the test, the more it will **** you.
So use protection because that test has been around.
Sep 29, 2011 12:19am
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Sep 29, 2011 12:40 AM
I don't know either :confused:
Sep 29, 2011 12:40am
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Sep 29, 2011 6:22 AM
dwccrew;915431 wrote:So use protection because that test has been around.
bring lube too. they can be long with dry material.
Sep 29, 2011 6:22am
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Sep 29, 2011 9:47 AM
Glory Days;915428 wrote:i havent taken this specific type but dont look for too much information. the more you know about the test the more you will try to think about what answers they want to hear. the tests are made to see those things in your answers. just go in, take the test and answer honestly. the more you try to out think the test, the more it will **** you.
Seems like good advice..thanks.

Probably gonna take it tonight, ill be pissed if it prevents the final interview
Sep 29, 2011 9:47am
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Sep 29, 2011 9:55 AM
You manning up and getting the F out of Jersey?!?
Sep 29, 2011 9:55am
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Sep 29, 2011 9:58 AM
The Briggs Myers personality test is one I am very familiar with that asks obvious questions. I assume the Caliper is much like it. I have heard many employers and professors with real-world experience say that they want you to answer what they want to hear (the best answer), not be completely honest. All taking that test does is get you the interview.
Sep 29, 2011 9:58am
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Sep 29, 2011 10:36 AM
Already had enough of Rutgets ticket sales?
Sep 29, 2011 10:36am
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Sep 29, 2011 10:43 AM
like_that;915714 wrote:Already had enough of Rutgets ticket sales?
What ticket sales?
Sep 29, 2011 10:43am
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Sep 29, 2011 11:16 AM
Any company that makes you take a personality test is a company not worth working for.
Sep 29, 2011 11:16am
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Sep 29, 2011 11:29 AM
dlazz;915777 wrote:Any company that makes you take a personality test is a company not worth working for.
I guess P&G isn't worth working for then.
Sep 29, 2011 11:29am
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Sep 29, 2011 11:49 AM
dlazz;915777 wrote:Any company that makes you take a personality test is a company not worth working for.
many companies based on sales make you take one. It kind of makes sense.
Sep 29, 2011 11:49am
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Sep 29, 2011 11:57 AM
dlazz;915777 wrote:Any company that makes you take a personality test is a company not worth working for.
Then there are a lot of companies not worth working for. As stated, its fairly common for sales gigs and also for recruiting. I had to take one while interviewing for a position with a job recruiter. I can't think of the name of the test off hand.
Sep 29, 2011 11:57am
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Sep 29, 2011 12:32 PM
Pick6;915646 wrote:The Briggs Myers personality test is one I am very familiar with that asks obvious questions. I assume the Caliper is much like it. I have heard many employers and professors with real-world experience say that they want you to answer what they want to hear (the best answer), not be completely honest. All taking that test does is get you the interview.
Any examples of questions? you can PM me if ya want
Sep 29, 2011 12:32pm
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Sep 29, 2011 12:33 PM
like_that;915714 wrote:Already had enough of Rutgets ticket sales?
Iliketurtles;915732 wrote:What ticket sales?
Haha...I'm happy with this job; just had a great opportunity come about so I'm pursuing it.
Sep 29, 2011 12:33pm
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Sep 29, 2011 12:36 PM
dlazz;915777 wrote:Any company that makes you take a personality test is a company not worth working for.
From the company's wiki:

xxxxxx is known as one of the best "pay" companies in Japan. The average annual wage for all full-time employees (average age: 31.9 years old) in FY2006 was JPY13,860,000 (US$117,348 as of March 2007).[SUP][[/SUP]
Sep 29, 2011 12:36pm