Applied via email. Was interviewed in Manila, Philippines.
During the interview, an unfriendly and cold HR person approached me. They didn't even shook hands with me or something. I knew this was going to be a bad news.
I was given a test first—abstract reasoning test. Since I applied for the Proofreader position, I wondered why they gave me this kind of test instead of a verbal writing test or an actual editing/proofreading test.
Of course I didn’t get in.
When they are showing me out the door, they asked if I’m a fresh grad. Didn’t they read my résumé? I was dumbfounded.
Advice to the HR department: administer the right test for the position. An editor/proofreader will not respond well for a test made for IT and engineering peeps. Get to know well your candidates.
