Abstract
Many public sector agencies have discovered the Internet is vital to recruiting qualified candidates in today's fast-paced job market. The Riverside County, CA Human Resources Department has taken online recruiting to the next level and entered a relatively new (for the public sector) arena by implementing online pre-employment testing. Exchanging the more rigid traditional forms of written testing for the speed and flexibility of an Internet-based test was not a difficult choice. The organization has a tradition of using innovative recruiting methods and embracing technology. The transition to online testing continues to be a learning experience for human resources. This article outlines Riverside's implementation experience, some ways that the technology can heighten recruiting efforts, and offers some practical advice for any organization considering online testing.
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