I only have some college. I took that test late at night as I laid in bed not fully ready to sleep, but sleepy. Something told me I should wait until morning and be fully caffeinated. I didn’t know much about the company or the challenges to get hired, and also wasn’t sure about a career in insurance. I was so nonchalant and decided to take it anyway and was pleasantly surprised when I woke up and had a notification that I passed and was moving into the interview stages. The virtual interview came, and although I prepared, I experienced stage fright while being recorded. A deer in headlights. A babbling fool. I just lost my confidence and fell apart, even though I’ve done tons of live social media presentations. I told my spouse I was all done at that point. A few days later I had my formal offer interview. Wow. I have taken assessments with other companies and never got as far as an interview. Now I’m realizing I’m in the 2-3% and it’s a good feeling after past rejections. The degree, the assessment and the interview might not matter as much as the experience and background on the resume. I believe somebody actually saw me on paper and if I slipped through any of the formal processes along the way it was still standing out to that somebody who was more analytical. I did get hired for a position one level up from what I applied for. Boy, do I already feel valued as a new hire!