Online job tests

I've noticed that some companies require job seekers to take online job tests. The tests supposedly weed out unsuitable candidates for the job but honestly I don't think they work all that well. The online job tests don't test for reliability, punctuality, competency, honesty, hard-work and likability. The test only weeds out those that are complete idiots or who are lousy at taking tests or people who are honest. What you end up having come to an interview are a lot of liars and egotists. Sure there some competent people who make the grade for the interview but those tests don't weed out most of the unsuitable candidates. A lot of the online tests can be gamed. Take for instance the personality test that some companies make you take. You can easily figure out what answers to give based on the job you are applying to. For instance a retail job requires someone who is an extrovert so you answer the personality test as if you were extrovert. How is the company going to know the truth? They can't because they have never met you and gotten to know you on a personal level.

People can put on a phony act and act like they are all bubbly and outgoing and pretend to love meeting new people. Some people are great actors and have missed their calling. I've been to a group interview where I watched a sour puss middle aged woman all of a sudden morph into a smiling, animated extrovert who oozed enthusiasm for the job. Before the interview she was a grumpy sour faced woman who looked less than thrilled to be there. It was amazing how she switched on like that and morphed into this other person. The only thing with putting on a phoney act like that is it's hard to keep up once you are on the job. Putting on a act all day at work would be exhausting. I don't know how some people manage to do it. I know I wouldn't have the energy to pretend to be something I am not for 40 hours a week. Hey all you phoney extroverts out there you missed your calling as an actor.