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Best way to test candidate for written English proficiency

by geekology
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We'll start conducting face to face interviews shortly.

I would like to know from fellow warriors here, what do you think is the best way to test candidate for his/her written English proficiency.

Any ideas are most welcome.
#candidate #english #proficiency #written
  • Profile picture of the author geekology
    Originally Posted by Art of Marketing View Post

    Just go with short essay on how they can benefit the company or on another topic that you pic that they can write on freely with no researching needed.

    If you do not mention it is testing their English proficiency they will not get too nervous and let things flow naturally.

    -Art
    Thanks Art.

    Should we go about adding such a question during pre-screening while asking for their Resumes? OR should this be done at the time of interviews only?
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    • Profile picture of the author geekology
      Originally Posted by Art of Marketing View Post

      Hi geekology,

      It depends on how important it is to your business....best to do soon as possible in the process so no need to go any further for them and for you if you are seeking a higher level in that area.

      -Art
      It is definitely important since the candidate is expected to do customer support over email, we want that to be as professional as possible.
      The pros of asking such a question in pre-screening will be that we will save time and the cons could be that a candidate may cheat his/her way out.
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  • Profile picture of the author John Taylor
    This might help you in determining how to test literacy
    Intercollegiate Studies Institute - Educating for Liberty

    John
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  • Profile picture of the author NddS777
    Here's another one...
    Written Communication Proficiency

    You could prepare a set of questions for during interviews. You can find samples online with a quick search, and then just tailor them to relate to your business.

    Regarding your concern about cheating during pre-screening, the candidate is unlikely to cheat if he/she isn't aware that it is in fact a test.

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