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		<title>Assessment Tools for Making Better Hires</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having the right tools at your disposal can make hiring a lot easier—and a lot more successful.  Here is a quick overview of different assessments tools you can use, beyond the basic job interview: Qualifications Screens &#8211; simple questionnaires determine if an applicant has the minimum requirements to perform a job (availability, minimum age, years [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Having the right tools at your disposal can make hiring a lot easier—and a lot more successful.  Here is a quick overview of different assessments tools you can use, beyond the basic job interview:<br />
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<p><strong>Qualifications Screens</strong> &#8211; simple questionnaires determine if an applicant has the minimum requirements to perform a job (availability, minimum age, years of related experience, etc.).</p>
<p><strong>Job Simulations / Work-Sample Tests</strong> &#8211; These require the candidate to actually demonstrate or perform job tasks. Simulations may be conducted: as written tests, as role-playing exercises, on a computer, or even in real-life conditions. By design, they generally show a high degree of job-relatedness.</p>
<p><strong>General Abilities Tests</strong> &#8211; Generally used for entry-level jobs or for applicants without advanced degrees. They measure broad mental abilities such as reasoning, quantitative, verbal, and spatial abilities.</p>
<p><strong>Specific Ability Tests</strong> &#8211; Test for distinct mental and physical abilities, such as typing speed, reading comprehension, strength, and mechanical aptitude.</p>
<p><strong>Knowledge and Skills Tests</strong> &#8211; Determine how much an individual knows about a very specific, advanced subject area such as software programming or mortgage laws. Knowledge tests are similar to specific ability assessments, but examine more sophisticated skills.<br />
<strong>Talent Measures / Personality Inventories</strong> &#8211; Measure a candidate&#8217;s natural personal characteristics like: leadership and management skills; problem-solving ability; motivation; self-confidence; and communication styles.</p>
<p><strong>Culture Fit Inventories</strong> -  Assess how well an applicant will fit into your corporate culture and work environment, to help ensure organizational commitment.<br />
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<p><strong>Background Investigations</strong> &#8211; Gather information from outside sources, such as former employers and police records. Employment, criminal record, and reference checks all help employers avoid potentially catastrophic hires.</p>
<p><strong>Drug Screens &#8211; U</strong>se a physical specimen from the candidate (hair, urine, etc.) to determine past drug or alcohol use. Employers use drug screens to prevent industrial accidents, work-related injuries, and excessive absenteeism.</p>
<p>If you would like more information about any of the above assessments please contact our offices today.</p>
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