Nervous about assessment

YouWotM8

Hi there,

I recently got a very god job in a successful organisation in my industry. After a few interview rounds I was chosen as the successful candidate.

Afterwards I underwent assessment tests which included online, written and verbal tests. One of these tests were just about my work ethic and what kind of worker I am. However 2 of the 3 were about analytical problem solving and the likes. Noticing patterns working with huge numbers etc.

The man who handled these examinations said they do not affect my placement in the position more of an assessment for what the business can expect from me.

However I am now really nervous about starting as I don't think I did too well under the pressure of some of the problem solving exams. I work in a very creative field so I have never encountered something like this before and never expected to in my career.

Had I known the exams would have been like this before I accepted the job I would have inquired if the role suited me or if I could perform to exactly what they needed. Now I'm just left stressing that everything I do will be a reflection of those exams. More so I'm anxious that they'll now regret hiring me and the working relationship will start off toxic.

has anyone else had to do these sort of assessments and were they a reflection of what you had to deal with in the workplace/what was expected of you?

Thanks

Lux23

I would imagine everyone who joins the company has to do those tests and I suppose they will now know what areas you excel in? Have you been hired into the same kind of role? If so the tests results probably won't really apply to you.

bisounours

Some of our assessments are designed to see how candidates perform under pressure - not whether they can solve the problem or not (obviously an added bonus)

Attitude counts much more than coming up with the answer.