Ability to Confront Paperwork
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Learn about the ability to confront paperwork trait and start hiring employees who finish their paperwork ASAP.
Ability to Confront Paperwork
Definition
The willingness and preference to get needed paperwork (reports, record-keeping, correspondence, numbers, forms) done.
This trait measures the degree of procrastination a person goes through in getting their paperwork done. The higher the number the less procrastination.
What the Trait is NOT
It doesn’t measure how neat a person’s desk is but this trait gives an indication of it. It doesn’t measure how capable, how fast and how accurate the person is at doing paperwork but those with high scores are usually more accurate as they are more willing to do paper related work. It does not measure the person’s ability to write or neatness of handwriting.
Closely Related Traits
• Attention to Detail
• Organization
Closely Related Tests
Attention to Detail Test
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Extreme Low Range
0 to 4 This person will procrastinate doing paperwork. This is not always bad if the person is in sales. In fact, it is very common and a good sign the person is correctly placed. A score like this, which is rare, on this trait could indicate a complete aversion to any sort of paperwork. WARNING: If “Organization” and “Attention to Detail” are also low, these people are telling you in no uncertain terms they will be reluctant administrators.
Low Range
5 to 39 This person will tend to procrastinate doing paperwork. This is not always bad if the person is in sales. In fact it is very common and a good sign the salesperson is correctly placed. WARNING: If “Organization” and “Attention to Detail” are also low, these people are telling you in no uncertain terms they will be reluctant administrators.
Medium Range
40 to 60 Shows a person with a good balance of trying to get paperwork done and social interaction activity. This trait in this range would not adversely affect any position.
High Range
61 to 95 These people don’t mind doing paperwork or believe they should get it done and out of the way. They will tend to like working in accounting, engineering, data entry, systems analysis, writing reports and other heavily administrative or clerical jobs. It does not mean they will be good at these functions but because they don’t mind doing them they are likely to do these jobs well.
Extreme High Range
96 to 100 A score like this could indicate a compulsive addiction to doing paperwork. This person may be too narrow focused and miss the real issues.
Interview Questions
What parts of your job do you like doing the least?
What other parts of your job do you like doing the least?
What is your philosophy about doing paperwork?
What experience have you had doing paperwork?
Would you go to great lengths to fill in forms or reports thoroughly?
Why is that?
For Hiring Managers
Testing candidates for the ability to confront paperwork trait will allow you to hire employees who have a preference towards completing paperwork right away. No more stressing about all those documents!
