Selection Tools

Psychometric Tests - Discovering hidden potential

Today the vast majority of employers use psychometric testing to identify suitable candidates. Research has shown that a high percentage of candidates selected this way have proven to be efficient and results-oriented. Psychometric tests reveal much of a person’s true qualities, skill sets, and hidden potential.

The aim of a pre-employment evaluation system is to confirm whether the candidate will fit in the organization. Today’s job market is so competitive and complex that without prior selection testing tools it is difficult to make decisions based on resumes, interviews, and references. Employers can save a lot of time and money by using this method to weed out inadequate candidates.

Maybe you know others who have used this process and found no suitable employees? Well, it all depends on the efficiency of the test. In certain cases, tests are either too simple or too difficult or otherwise do not fit the purpose. If a psychometric test has the power to show similar results for one person over a period of time, then the test proves itself to be reliable and usable.

Interviews - Seeing is Believing

Interviews are a traditional recruiting process where much of the results depend on the one-to-one interaction between the interviewer and the interviewee. Interviewer bias or the physical characteristics of the candidate could affect the outcome and restrict potential opportunities for the candidate. Sometimes there is a lot of difference between what is said during an interview and what is performed later.

However, the process of interviewing – though old-fashioned – is still the number one choice among employers. It gives employers the confidence that comes from direct interaction with the candidate. Doubts can be cleared up across the table, group discussions can help identify whether the candidate is a leader or a player, and salary issues can be sorted out.

Interviewing is an art to be mastered by both interviewer and interviewee and, if performed in harmony, can bring about the best possible outcomes.

Resumes - Making a First Impression

A resume is a ticket to an interview, a first entry card into an organization. It’s a summary of one’s education, skills, accomplishments, and experience. Not every employer looks for the same qualities. For some, experience comes first; for others, skill sets and educational background. Others prefer to settle for freshers who are willing to learn.

Often its what goes into a resume that determines whether the candidate is given an opportunity to present himself. The look, feel, and content of the resume – the way its elements are organized – are what strike the employer. Most employers seek the qualifications that match the required job profile. If both coincide, the candidate is sure to be short-listed and called for an interview.