Boss stands by 'alphabet test' in interviews - and refuses to hire those who fail

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Most jobseekers meticulously research the company and practice answers to frequently asked questions ahead of an interview. However, no amount of preparation can fully prepare a candidate for unexpected questions designed to catch them off guard.This was the case with one employer who deliberately uses such tactics – as she believes it helps identify candidates who are unsuitable for the role.

Revealing her strategy on a Reddit thread entitled "Managers, do you have special 'tests' for interviewees that you put them through without their knowing? ", she confessed: "I invented a little test that got some positive interest from HR and some more dubious attention from the legal department.

I call it the 'alphabet test.'"During interviews, she would ask candidates to "please do me a favour and take a pen and paper and write the alphabet for me." She claims this simple request helped her understand two key factors.

She elaborated: "This taught me two very important things. One, if they knew the alphabet, which was actually relevant to a most basic function of the job and surprisingly (or not) an occasional problem.