We are widely experienced and well qualified in using a broad range of assessment products and services. We can advise you on the most appropriate ones to use and provide meaningful, job specific feedback on the results.

Our products in this area include:

Management judgment

Management Judgment exercises, similar to inbox or in-tray, provide information on a candidate’s ability to comprehend and analyse key information and situations, often in a subject area that is pertinent to the role itself. Through facing a number of issues “typical” to the role in the format of emails, faxes or other forms of communication, individuals are expected to make decisions as to how they would act in a particular situation and offer reasons why they would take a particular course of action. They offer a good insight into a candidate’s decision-making ability in a difficult or challenging management situation.

Ability testing

We would never recommend you use ability tests as a single form of assessment. Where this can really add value is when a specific test is identified by our experts as the most appropriate test to a specific role, to identify sometimes hidden abilities that may not have been demonstrated in the interview.
Ability testing is great for providing a ‘snap shot’ of certain abilities under tight timescales and we always report back carefully and thoroughly to ensure the results are not misconstrued.

Ability test usually involve verbal, numerical and spacial analysis. They measure a candidate’s intellectual ability, particularly around logical and analytical reasoning. Results can be linked to specific skills requirements of a role and can help predict performance with regard to critical areas of need in an organisation

Personality testing

We are experts in selecting the right personality questionnaire for your organisation. Many questionnaires can be completed online to reduce candidates’ time with us, and in line with best practice we always carry out validation interviews to confirm the data provided.
From feedback we receive we know that candidates find this really insightful and clients find the information which we feedback – either verbally or in a short report format – invaluable in clarifying their thinking on a candidate or where they might like to probe further in final interview.

Media assessment

The ability to operate in a media savvy environment, where instant statements are frequently requested in highly emotive and high impact situations, is a requirement of many senior, customer facing roles. We offer bespoke media assessments which are structured to assess the level of sophistication of a candidate’s communication skills in a challenging media situation.

The candidate's ability to avoid defensive and dismissive responses, coupled with the need for believable and well structured messages to be communicated, is a key part of the assessment. We use highly realistic situations involving cameras and actors to ensure authenticity.

Benefits of Assessment

Improved Decision Making

The information provided to the selection process helps to direct their attention to critical areas, thereby making more efficient use of time in the interview. The information obtained from both profiling and any subsequent interview provides a much broader range of information on which to make the hiring / promotion decision.

Cost Effective

Reduces the risk in recruitment decisions by providing additional insights into an individual’s likely work style and how they will fit within the organisation. This is a small investment for large potential gain, e.g. the reduction of the costs involved in making the wrong decision and managing poor performers.

Benchmarking

Benchmarking of executives by consultants who have extensive expertise of what makes a successful senior level player within a broad range of organisations

Management

Assists line managers on how best to manage and motivate their executives giving insights into an individual’s capability, where they are likely to play to their strengths and if they may need more support. It also enhances understanding of how to most effectively deploy talent within the team and organisation.

Profile

Ensures your organisation is seen to be serious about the level of effort they are putting into selecting the right candidates and the process is seen as equitable and based on merit. Candidates are given the rare opportunity to receive feedback about their skills and styles of performance.
 

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