Asking for a re-test?

valuemeal

Here's the deal, I took a test for a company, they took a month to respond to my test. I called once to ask about the status of my application or if making more characters while waiting would up my chances. I received a letter in the email about a week ago stating that my entry was alright, but too detailed to be seen from afar.

Another professional about this one and they said that no one could get exactly what the folks were asking for on the first try with rather open ended opinions. Also he said it seemed as though I didn't outright fail, judging by this one . I really don't want to seem like a buggy fellow, but should I ask them again soon and perhaps show example of what they were looking for?
To be honest I was going to ask them again 6 months from now, but I don't want to seem over eager.

Wells

Don't ask, just do another test taking into account all that you've learned and submit it.

Shows you're a go-getter, you've got passion and can take criticism to heart.

If they turn you down then, they were just being polite and it's time you look elsewhere.

Jesse Moody

Sectaurs wrote: »

Don't ask, just do another test taking into account all that you've learned and submit it.

Shows you're a go-getter, you've got passion and can take criticism to heart.

If they turn you down then, they were just being polite and it's time you look elsewhere.

^^^ This... Take your test, improve it with any feedback you were given and resubmit. Just say something along the lines of you understood their feedback and wanted to forward along your revisions. Thank them for their time and see what happens.

Oniram

it isnt entirely unheard of for a company to give you another shot

Jedi

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you only get one shot,
one opportunity,
to seize everything you ever wanted,
in one moment,
would you capture it,
or just let it slip?

Joopson

Yeah, just try again. And try other places too.

And all the while, keep working on your portfolio.

valuemeal

Also how late is too late to submit this one? This test usually involves selecting one fellow among many, and that usually takes awhile. Also choosing the right dude who wouldn't be too detailed may take even longer.

Joopson

By the way; putting your portfolio URL in your signature on here could help in the job-search. I've had a few miscellaneous offers from people who have seen my work. Perhaps it'll do the same for you.

Eric Chadwick

valuemeal wrote: »

Also how late is too late to submit this one? This test usually involves selecting one fellow among many, and that usually takes awhile. Also choosing the right dude who wouldn't be too detailed may take even longer.

Submit it as soon as humanly possible. If you really want to work there, put a ton of effort into it, work overtime!

Jeff Parrott

Make sure to have a good balance of large, medium, and small details so it reads at all levels and keeps up the visual interest at different distances. Sounds like that's important.