Title: Holy smokin' fingers!
Post by: Katie G on March 18, 2004, 04:36:52 pm
Took a typing test, oddly enough, for the first time in my LIFE the other day for a job that I'm pursuing.
I had to walk two blocks in 37F temp with a stiff wind and when I got there my fingers were frozen. They had me take the typing test immediately "to get it out of the way". I wasn't feeling too good about this since I generally don't like "tests" in general, my fingers were still cold AND -- believe it or not -- it's the first time I was actually "tested" in typing for a job.
I clocked in at 70 wpm (!) Not bad for someone who only had 1/2 year of typing way back in high school!
I had to walk two blocks in 37F temp with a stiff wind and when I got there my fingers were frozen. They had me take the typing test immediately "to get it out of the way". I wasn't feeling too good about this since I generally don't like "tests" in general, my fingers were still cold AND -- believe it or not -- it's the first time I was actually "tested" in typing for a job.
I clocked in at 70 wpm (!) Not bad for someone who only had 1/2 year of typing way back in high school!
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Post by: chris68 on March 18, 2004, 04:37:57 pm
Nice Job Didface! 
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Post by: juspeachy on March 18, 2004, 04:50:17 pm
Just imagine how fast you would have been if your fingers had been thawed out! 
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Title: Re: Holy smokin' fingers!
Post by: countrigal on March 18, 2004, 04:50:48 pm
Great Job! Just imagine what that speed might be when your fingers are warmed up. Good luck on getting the job, too. With such a respectable typing time, you shouldn't have any problems.
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Post by: ozbound on March 18, 2004, 05:34:05 pm
You ROCK!!
Title: Re: Holy smokin' fingers!
Post by: Katie G on March 18, 2004, 05:55:02 pm
I'm really hoping I do. It's a paygrade increase/promotion (meaning a few $K more) and I'd be going back to a smaller but more intense shop, which I like. What's really exciting is that I'd be helping create a department from the ground up. A LOT more decision making, input, etc, as opposed to just carrying out orders.
Oh, and, um, I'd get an actual office! (I know that's not dealmaker or breaker but, hey!)
I have a second interview tomorrow night. So we'll see how things go. I feel pretty good about it since THEY came to ME and asked if I was interested. I'm also a notch up on the qualifications -- I have more education and experience than the description specifies, although around here they specify bare minimum requirements. I felt very comfortable at the interview with the prospective boss. We seem to be "singing the same tune" in how we approach things and basic philosophies.
*humming some classic Beach Boys: good, Good, GOOOD, good vi-bra-tiiiioooonnnnns.....*
Oh, and, um, I'd get an actual office! (I know that's not dealmaker or breaker but, hey!)
I have a second interview tomorrow night. So we'll see how things go. I feel pretty good about it since THEY came to ME and asked if I was interested. I'm also a notch up on the qualifications -- I have more education and experience than the description specifies, although around here they specify bare minimum requirements. I felt very comfortable at the interview with the prospective boss. We seem to be "singing the same tune" in how we approach things and basic philosophies.
*humming some classic Beach Boys: good, Good, GOOOD, good vi-bra-tiiiioooonnnnns.....*
Title: Re: Holy smokin' fingers!
Post by: countrigal on March 18, 2004, 06:00:35 pm
Let us know how the second interview goes... It sure does sound like this might be a position with your name written all over it. Good luck! I'll keep fingers crossed for you (though not while typing 
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Post by: peana on March 18, 2004, 06:16:23 pm
Sending you good vibes!
My typing is pants - I hardly ever need to do more than a few short paragraphs at a time. Last time I tested it was ca. 50 wpm, but I think that was a fluke!
Good going girl!!
My typing is pants - I hardly ever need to do more than a few short paragraphs at a time. Last time I tested it was ca. 50 wpm, but I think that was a fluke!
Good going girl!!
Title: Re: Holy smokin' fingers!
Post by: unique on March 18, 2004, 07:22:41 pm
Many moons ago I took a typing test when registering with an Agency, anyhow it was on an electronic typewriter and managed to clock 81wpm with no errors, I was offered a job with the Agency themselves!!!!
I didn't take it, and in fact I've never taken a typing test since - surely I must be faster now using a computer keyboard.
Good luck being sent your way on achieving employment.
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I didn't take it, and in fact I've never taken a typing test since - surely I must be faster now using a computer keyboard.
Good luck being sent your way on achieving employment.
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