RE: /400 skills test

 You look at the resumes and pick 10 that stand out
And interview them. If none impress you then you
select another 10. Etc. You do not need a skills test
for that. If you do not have anyone that can asses
technical skills you could have a proven consultant
talk to them. 

Regards,

Vance Stanley

> We agree and we know what the new person will be
> doing and what skill will be 
> required and the skills are in the ad.  Now, how do
> we winnow 60 applicants 
> -- all of whom claim to have decades of experience
> and vast expertise.  We 
> don't care too much about certificates and degrees
> -- we want someone who can 
> do the work. And we want to know before we hire that
> they can do the work.  
> At this time we cannot afford a trainee.  How does
> one go about determining 
> an applicant's level of expertise without a test? 
> Thanks in advance, Lance
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