tests

[Oak]

Don't PT sups have to take a test before they are hired? Trust me, I've got a couple doozies.

I've really, really wanted to ask, "Didn't you have to take a test to become a sup?" Or make the comment, "I thought you were smarter than that." Knowing well they aren't. Would this fall outside 'the treat with respect' issue? I mean, just a question or simple statement.

Trust me, I know need to make zero waves before I qualify.

 

[Brownslave688]

It's more like a personality test and if you fail the first time they tell you how to answer the next time.

 

[FrigidFTSup]

Like @Brownslave688 said, it is mostly a personality test. There are some questions in there though that require some solving, but if you get those wrong, you shouldn't be around other humans.

It's not an excuse, but for a lot of these PTers it is their first time in a semi-leadership position. It can be a learning experience, but too many go into it guns blazing, rather than easing into it. They end up shooting themselves in the foot. They should be using that time to build relationships, not resentment.

 

[Number24]

Yes you need to take a test before you become a PT sup just like any job unfortunately. Also I heard that they have DOK questions too

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Trust me, I know need to make zero waves before I qualify.

Wu*?

 

[Wally]

How hard can the test be? I have had some sups that could barely read or write?

 

[PT Car Washer]

How hard can the test be? I have had some sups that could barely read or write?

Or do Third grade math problems. Convert a fraction to a decimal when converting clock time to punch clock time.

 

[Oak]

I know I need to make zero waves before I qualify.

Missed a word there, didn't I? I failed the test!

 

[Oak]

Or do Third grade math problems. Convert a fraction to a decimal when converting clock time to punch clock time.

Oh, they use a cheat sheet for that.

 

[PT Car Washer]

Oh, they use a cheat sheet for that.

They have to use a cheat sheet if you want paid right.

 

[oldngray]

Oh, they use a cheat sheet for that.

 

[ski or die]

The only tests I was aware of was required reading "How to Disrespect Employees and make them feel worthless" and also the required use of a whip.

 

[tacken]

The only tests I was aware of was required reading "How to Disrespect Employees and make them feel worthless" and also the required use of a whip.

Your hired!!!!

 

[3 done 3 to go]

Tests??? Our latest pt sup has no high school diploma. And, is also the back up dispatch. He is on this week

 

[joeboodog]

Or do Third grade math problems. Convert a fraction to a decimal when converting clock time to punch clock time.

They didn't say there would be any math.

 

[PT Car Washer]

They didn't say there would be any math.

Then what do they do with all the numbers they talk about everyday.

 

[joeboodog]

Then what do they do with all the numbers they talk about everyday.

The only numbers I worry about are the ones on my paycheck. The rest are merely curiosities.

 

[FrigidFTSup]

Then what do they do with all the numbers they talk about everyday.

You only need to be able to read and write them. All the numbers are given to us through PKG online. Even when I'm figuring my local sort numbers it's done on a spreadsheet in excel.

 

[Catatonic]

How hard can the test be? I have had some sups that could barely read or write?

Who told you?