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Labor resource testing system and method

US8517742B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2005
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/06
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for testing labor resources is disclosed. The method includes defining core skill set requirements for a project and/or job and defining each according to expertise and experience requirements is disclosed. The defined skill set requirements and their corresponding expertise levels are provided into a tool via a web interface where they are used to compile an examination from questions selected from a database. The invention further administers the compiled examination to one or more candidates, scores the examination, transmits results and analysis to a hiring manager and accepts subjective input from the hiring manger following a personal interview. Subjective input is used to adjust future weighting values of the examination questions.

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