popinyay

I don't think testing can measure depth of knowledge, character, creativity or enthusiasm. The reason being that these things simply aren't measurable. They don't come in units.

Depth of knowledge, for example, depends on the connections one forms with other areas of knowledge.

Call it a chat, then. Chatting is perhaps the fastest way to get to know someone and discover what they're interested in. And working with them is the best way to see if they're up to the job.

Testing is unpleasant and it doesn't work anyhow, IMO.