The Silent Partner Marketing released a questionnaire for job applicants which has gone viral online. The questionnaire, also known as the snowflake test, is designed to eliminate applicants who would whine at work. CEO Kyle Reyes created the test to determine who will fit with his company’s and client’s creative culture.
Mr. Reyes defines snowflakes as entitled, liberal millennials who would complain without a strong basis. The thirty-item questionnaire contains a candidate’s view on America, law enforcement, and criticism. Mr. Reyes made this test to see how responsible the candidate is. Other companies would like to adopt this test but was hesitant due to the negative feedback it might receive. Lawsuits may also be filed due to discrimination but Mr. Reyes defended that the snowflake test is just a part of the job application process.
Vocabulary:
viral [noun] – an image, video, advertisement, etc., that is circulated rapidly on the internet
liberal [adjective] – open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values
enforcement [noun] – act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or regulation
criticism [noun] – the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on mistakes
responsible [adjective] – having an obligation to do something
lawsuit [noun] – claim or dispute brought to a court of law
True or False:
- Kyle Reyes is the CEO of The Silent Partner Marketing.
- Snowflakes are viewed as whiners.
- The snowflake test is designed to eliminate top employees.
- The snowflake test consists of 30 items.
- Anyone who fails the snowflake test can get the job.
Express your opinion:
- How do you determine an employee’s attitude towards work?
- What do you think about challenging work environments?
- How do you adapt to a different working culture?
Defend your argument:
- “In the real world, the only safe space is your parents’ basement.” -Kyle Reyes
- People must be politically correct always.
- Young people nowadays should learn the value of hard work.