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Re:Do interviews predict job performance? How about dating f... by Retric on Tuesday July 28, 2009 @02:43PM (#728531)
I believe it's illegal to give IQ tests to prospective employees in the US.

PS: A basic competency test is ok.

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Re:Do interviews predict job performance? How about dating f... by adamc on Tuesday July 28, 2009 @03:17PM (#728604)
I think you are probably right -- IIRC (IANAL), you have to be able to show that the test has direct bearing on the job. IQ tests would be suspect.
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