personality assessments
Are Entrepreneurs Different From The Rest Of Us?
February 28, 2011 1 Comment
Hiring Assessments Entrepreneurs are the kind of people who: Recognize opportunities where others see chaos or confusion. Are aggressive catalysts for change within the marketplace or organization. Challenge the unknown and continuously create the future.
Do Personality Traits Predict Performance?
February 21, 2011 2 Comments
Employee Assessments Personality traits are stable personality characteristics that significantly influence employee’s attitudes and behaviors in organizations. But not all personality traits are created equal—at least as far as their influence on work is concerned. Extensive research suggest that the “Big Five” model of personality Read More
Using Myers Briggs is a NO-NO in Candidate Selection
February 16, 2011 1 Comment
Employee Assessments The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is the most widely used personality-assessment instrument in the world. The MBTI personality test asks people how they usually feel or act in particular situations. On the basis of their answers, individuals are classified as extroverted or Read More
Using Personality Assessments for Successful Hiring in Seven Job Families
June 29, 2009 0 Comments
It is a well known fact – people are suited to certain jobs and not others! Recall any experiences in your past with sarcastic waitresses or the overly aggressive doorman? Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to screen out people with the Read More
Tip #66: Using Personality Assessments as part of the Employee Selection Process
April 30, 2009 0 Comments
Many companies use personality assessments as part of their selection process when hiring or promoting employees. The purpose of using personality tests is to look for the personality characteristics that will predict future job performance. Personality tests typically measure one or more of five personality Read More
