4 Corner Resources Staffing Blog

JULY 31, 2023

A psychometric test is a standardized assessment designed to measure different aspects of a person’s mind: their knowledge, cognitive abilities, personality traits, and more. Psychometric testing is useful during the screening phase to ensure that only qualified candidates move on to the interview round.

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Vervoe

JANUARY 29, 2023

While psychometric testing companies do their best to convince recruiters that cognitive assessments are a must, are job simulations the modern alternative? In fact, it’s highly likely that you’ve taken an online psychometric test without even realizing it, such as the highly polarizing Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality test.

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Hundred5

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We’re not here to sell snake oil but rather introduce the idea of psychometric tests as a method for screening and hiring the best candidates. Top tip: A psychometric assessment can help you objectively determine whether someone is suitable for a role or not — without even inviting them in for an interview.

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Gecko Recruiting

MAY 19, 2023

During recruitment processes, employers should assess potential candidates to see if they possess the right mix of skills and qualities that match their organizational culture. Therefore, it’s important for decision makers to consider strategies and hiring practices that will accurately assess an applicant’s cultural fit.

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Ideal

JUNE 8, 2017

The original blind hiring experiments were conducted by orchestras when musicians started auditioning behind a screen to hide their gender. Blind hiring is any technique that anonymizes or “blinds” demographic-related information about a candidate from the recruiter or hiring manager that can lead to bias. Blind hiring: A definition.

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The Staffing Stream

JANUARY 20, 2021

Our firm uses a personality assessment tool called DiSC Profiles for internal hiring, but perhaps the best known test for assessment is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, which uses an individual’s responses to categorize them into one of 16 personality types.

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Recruiting Blogs

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Efficient Candidate Screening One of the most time-consuming aspects of talent sourcing is reviewing resumes and applications. Recruitment automation tools, such as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and AI-driven screening software, can analyze resumes and applications at lightning speed.

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Plum.io

DECEMBER 11, 2015

What’s Wrong With Using A Personality Assessment? The great news is that use of a personality assessment in the hiring process is growing in adoption. But what’s not so great is how to determine which assessment to invest in to help build your company. But many of them don’t provide you with the proper information.

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Recruiting Blogs

JANUARY 22, 2021

Pre-employment assessments are designed to measure off-the-resume intangibles and pre-evaluate job performance. How well does this person’s values really align with your company culture? Skills Assessments. Skills assessments are made to test a job candidate's general work abilities, job-related skills and some soft skills.

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The Staffing Stream

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

If there was a formula for making sure you hired the right person every time someone would be a billionaire because of it. From personality assessments to competency analysis to capturing predictive indicators of success there have certainly been some advancements here. Let’s be honest: Hiring is difficult.

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Hundred5

JUNE 22, 2022

The data can favor the latter, with 75% of large companies saying they use personality assessments to screen their applicants. And, if that’s not enough, 2016 research shows a combination of cognitive ability and personality tests predicted role performance with 78% accuracy. Let’s look at each one in turn.

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Vervoe

JUNE 3, 2019

Here’s how to use skills assessments to fill your open positions and to keep your pipeline full of happy, engaged candidates. A skills test is an assessment used to provide an unbiased, validated evaluation of a candidate’s ability to perform the duties listed in the job description. What is a Skill Test?

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The Hire Talent

MARCH 26, 2021

In this framework, we have to know the most important sales associate skills, how we assess them, and what decisions we make regarding pre-employment tests. A retail sales associate is a person who answers questions, provides assistance to customers, manages inventory, presents the merchandise, convince clients, process payments, and more.

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Recruiters Lineup

JANUARY 15, 2024

Initial Screening and Shortlisting: Once applications are received, the hiring team conducts an initial screening to assess the suitability of candidates. Initial interviews may be conducted over the phone or via video conferencing to assess a candidate’s communication skills and general fit for the role.

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Traitify

APRIL 2, 2018

But what if the parties were pre-equipped with information before that first interaction to ensure relationship-building could happen? Today’s employers have access to a candidate’s confirmed work history, social media profiles, references, and a host of other data by which to make informed decisions.

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Traitify

APRIL 2, 2018

But what if the parties were pre-equipped with information before that first interaction to ensure relationship-building could happen? Today’s employers have access to a candidate’s confirmed work history, social media profiles, references, and a host of other data by which to make informed decisions.

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Recruiting Daily Advisor

MAY 17, 2019

Today’s recruiters, hiring managers, and Human Resources (HR) professionals know it’s not enough to hire people based only on the skills they have; these potential candidates also need personalities that align with the company culture and the nature of the work. Administrators claim this assessment is extremely reliable.

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Workable

JUNE 22, 2021

However, unlike skills assessments, which are focused squarely on analyzing a candidate’s skill set, the benefits of cognitive and personality assessments are less clear – including to the candidate. In fact, candidates have spoken out against the idea – with articles titled “ No, I won’t take your pre-employment assessment.

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Recruiting Blogs

APRIL 28, 2016

Assessment Tools. There are several assessment tools available to recruiters today to enable them to screen individuals on the talents and skills they possess. Hence these tools too should be updated before administering them as screening tools.

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WizardSourcer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

One such innovation is the use of AI interviewing assessment tools, which leverage artificial intelligence to enhance and optimize the interview experience. In this blog post, we will delve into five prominent AI interviewing assessment tools: Metaview, BrightHire, SparkHire, Hireflix, and Grayscale.

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Spark Hire

MARCH 8, 2018

Candidate skills screening tech. But it all goes to waste when the person turns out to be a bad fit. In our survey, 67 percent of companies said they used skills tests when screening. Fifty-six percent said they used personality assessments. Fifty-six percent said they used personality assessments.

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Devskiller

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Top executives increasingly rely on advanced employee assessment tools to drive excellence and navigate the complexities of human capital. This article explores employee assessments’ importance , variety, and impact on company success. Join us on this informative journey to enhance your leadership and workforce.

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Linkedin Talent Blog

JANUARY 9, 2020

Others cite the ability to recognize emotions, your own and those of others, and to use emotional information as fuel for productive thinking and behavior.

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Ideal

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The goal of diversity hiring is to identify and remove potential biases in sourcing, screening , and shortlisting candidates that may be ignoring, turning off, or accidentally discriminating against qualified, diverse candidates. Assess the diversity of your current hiring process and identify any potential bottlenecks and discrepancies.

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ClearCompany Recruiting

APRIL 15, 2021

Tip: Use personality assessments and pre-employment screening tests to ensure your potential hire would be a good fit for the role. With features like keyword tracking and pre-screening options, recruiters can automate some of the most tedious tasks, giving them more time to act strategically in their role.

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Hundred5

OCTOBER 31, 2023

TL;DR – Key Takeaways A personality test evaluates and measures different personality attributes such as character, behavior, emotions, and thoughts. As a pre-employment tool, a personality assessment can help identify candidates with a positive demeanor. What’s the purpose of personality tests in hiring?

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4 Corner Resources Staffing Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2020

With so many job seekers in the market, hiring managers need all the help they can get screening and qualifying candidates. Pre-employment assessments are a valuable tool in a recruiter’s qualification process. Do pre-employment assessments have a place in your hiring process, and if so, which ones should you use?

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Plum.io

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Some employers choose to use an ATS (Applicant Tracking System) that filters candidates based on keyword screening. If you used a personality assessment, it may be helpful to review beforehand which categories the candidate showed strong vs. weak performance in. However, this is an outdated and typically ineffective method.

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Recruiting Daily Advisor

JUNE 22, 2022

Employers must be particularly wary of their AI software screening out applicants with disabilities. According to the DOJ: Employers also violate the ADA if their hiring technologies unfairly screen out a qualified individual with a disability.

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Recruiting Blogs

JUNE 26, 2017

Picture an ATS that can instantly search and compile a candidate’s available public information from social media and search engines, providing not just a personality assessment but also a schedule of the hours that candidate is most digitally active.

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Contract Recruiter

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Every additional screening or assessment takes time. Skill assessments can help you pick out the best candidates from your shortlist, but they also add another layer of time and feedback to the process. There are clear pros and cons to using skill assessments, but what are they? Let’s discuss.

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Recruiters Lineup

JANUARY 5, 2024

Employers must handle personal data with utmost care, especially during the hiring process. This includes obtaining consent for collecting and processing candidate information, ensuring data security, and providing transparency about how personal data will be used. How to Hire Employees in Ireland?

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Recruiting Daily

APRIL 25, 2022

It can also be used to assess the effectiveness of a recruitment process. Here are the most important metrics that help you assess the quality of your hires. Talent Assessment Score: Evaluates how well an employee may perform in their new role. You can use Applicant Tracking Systems to help you assess resumes.

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Recruiters Lineup

JANUARY 9, 2024

Dutch employers appreciate detailed CVs that include personal information, educational background, work experience, skills, and references. These interviews can be conducted in person, over the phone, or via video conferencing. How Can a Foreigner Get a Job in the Netherlands?

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4 Corner Resources Staffing Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Using personality tests for hiring can offer valuable insights on culture fit, work style, and other factors that define the right candidate. We’ll explore the benefits and drawbacks of using personality assessments for hiring and share some of the top employment personality tests that hiring managers can rely on.

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SmartRecruiters

AUGUST 28, 2020

Applicant screening: analyzing candidate profiles and determining their fit for a job opening. Profile enrichment: automatically sourcing additional information about a candidate from publicly available data across the web. Personalized assessments/training: tailored solutions that adapt to each candidates’ skills and abilities.

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Contract Recruiter

JULY 3, 2022

Culture fit and a personality that works with your company are much more critical – and impossible to train. Thus, while a traditional interview process that includes skills assessments may be part of your corporate interview strategy, personality tests are a potent tool in your arsenal. Are Personality Tests Legal?

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