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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Vervoe

JANUARY 29, 2023

Some would even go so far as to say that the process also provides equally important insights into a candidate’s personality, values, and how they might fit into an existing team — but does this information really matter? A growing number of studies would suggest that the answer is no.

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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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Gecko Recruiting

MAY 19, 2023

Pre-Interview Screening Pre-interview screening is a crucial step in the hiring process that ensures the culture and values of a company align with potential employees. It is an essential tool that helps in making informed decisions about the hiring process.

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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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Devskiller

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With technical assessment software , as soon as a candidate completes the test, they receive instantaneous feedback. This not only enhances the candidate experience but also accelerates the hiring cycle, enabling companies to make swift and informed decisions. This wealth of information paves the way for Data-driven decisions.

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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. Not only can you use this for more data-driven hiring , but the information is also essential in creating a better onboarding process. Who doesn’t, right?

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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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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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Hundred5

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Here are 7 of the most common use cases for implementing candidate assessment tools in any business. When high applicant volume makes screening overwhelming. Assessment tools offer an intelligent way to reduce recruiter workload by replacing time-intensive CV reviews with automatic talent assessments.

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Recruiting Blogs

JANUARY 22, 2021

We thought we’d break down the different common types of pre-employment screening out there so you can decide what best suits your company and the talent you’re assessing. 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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Vervoe

JUNE 3, 2019

Other types of job-readiness evaluations deploy validated psychometric assessments to identify those in-demand soft skills : things like motivation, conscientiousness, resilience, and emotional intelligence. Skill tests should be used to screen candidates in, not out. Resume screenings are bad for three reasons.

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Recruiting Daily Advisor

MAY 17, 2019

HR professionals may depend on personality assessments for training and onboarding. For example, resource pages for high school students are available for guidance in deciding what college programs they’d like to enter or what trade is the best for their personality. Source: docstockmedia / shutterstock.

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Recruiting Blogs

APRIL 28, 2016

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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The Hire Talent

MARCH 26, 2021

Depending on the job description and the job candidate profile, you can use inventories and test batteries to assess other cognitive skills. However, if you want to screen candidates and make sure future sales associates will become future rock stars at their job, you can assess their computer literacy skills.

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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. Assessments and Testing: Some employers in Ukraine incorporate assessments and testing as part of the hiring process.

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Hacker Earth

MAY 2, 2024

Reduced bias: Standardized assessments mitigate the risks of unconscious bias that can creep into traditional interview processes. Increased efficiency: Assessments can streamline the initial screening process, allowing you to focus on the most promising candidates. They also provide aptitude and personality assessments.

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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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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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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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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. Step 4: Increase your diversity hiring in your candidate screening. no adverse impact).

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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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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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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. Best Practices for Employers.

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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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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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ApplicantStack

APRIL 17, 2018

Date Resume Received”, Date Email Sent, Phone Screen Date & Time, etc.). The candidate would then be contacted along with a list of dates & times for a phone screen. The phone screens consisted of a series of questions and answers that would need to be manually typed. And that’s when the real chaos began….

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Recruiting Daily

MAY 25, 2015

Even though background and reference checks have emerged as more or less an inevitable component of almost every employer’s pre-screening process, it seems a surprising percentage of candidates are willing to risk getting caught in exchange for the rewards of getting an offer. 5 Ways To Make Sure You Know Who You’re Hiring.

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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.

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Contract Recruiter

JULY 3, 2022

Are Personality Tests Legal? If you’re familiar with laws relating to hiring, you may wonder if a personality assessment is legal. After all, many laws prevent you from using information not directly related to job performance in your hiring decisions. Are Personality Tests Common? In short, no.

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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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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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Staffing Talk

MARCH 18, 2013

This is what personality testing is like. The use of personality assessments in the workplace is as divisive an issue as they come. This week I talked with a dozen or so staffing business bigwigs who have used personality assessments for hiring their own staff, candidates for clients, and sometimes both.

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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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Recruiters Lineup

JANUARY 9, 2024

Dutch employers appreciate detailed CVs that include personal information, educational background, work experience, skills, and references. Assessment and Testing: Some companies in the Netherlands incorporate assessments or tests as part of the hiring process. How Can a Foreigner Get a Job in the Netherlands?

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JazzHR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

They supplement FAQ pages, gather information from candidates and ask screening questions. Chatbots can automate necessary screening steps, giving human recruiters more time to focus on choosing the best candidates to fill open roles. They can notify recruiters when tasks demand attention.

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