> Are IQ tests ever useful for determining something in the real world, something that impacts us? It's a test of creative problem solving. Anybody who aces o

> Are IQ tests ever useful for determining something in the real world, something that impacts us? It's a test of creative problem solving. Anybody who aces one would certainly be a good candidate for a follow-up interview, but the test alone isn't everything. It's possible to be really inventive but underqualified in some other way. I could see this being of particular interest for a financial services firm, where "creative accounting" is the name of the game. > Why not just send people the take home assignment directly? People cheat. The IQ test made the employer feel like they at least know something objective about you enough to merit continuing with your interview.