As a general rule, it is best not to mention salary until the company brings it up. Salary will usually not be a topic of conversation until an offer is made. This testing may consist of standard mathematical and verbal tests similar to the SAT or ACT, but much briefer. The candidate should be aware that this type of testing may be conducted and should understand that preparation is difficult. The candidate should, however, get plenty of rest the evening before a test to aid clear thinking.
Some companies administer personality tests.
These tests involve numerous questions for which there are no right or wrong answers and candidates must answer them honestly or risk a result showing very unusual profiles. This encompasses testing for all controlled substances and takes the form of a urine specimen analyzed for appearance of a substance. Candidates should be aware of the possibility that this test may occur and should be advised that failure to submit to a drug test may end further employment consideration. Consider your response to this controversial test before the issue comes up. It is a good idea for the candidate to write to the local chamber of commerce requesting information on the area.