Procedures
for using tests in hiring or upgrading:
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| Tests
are Administered to Screened in Applicants |
Candidates
selected for consideration for a key job should be given an appropriate
battery of tests, following interviews, review of background,
education, experience and determination that the individual is
an acceptable applicant, one who measures up to company standards,
thus far. |
| Either
You or We Can Administer |
The
tests may be administered to the candidate at our offices in
New York (appointments may be arranged one to two days in advance)
or administered at client company offices. Test administration
services are available throughout the United States and Canada. |
| Tests
Take |
The
tests take about 3 to 5 hours to complete and it is suggested
that 3-5 Hour appointments be made in the morning with no other
activity schedule for the candidate that day. |
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Tests
for applicants or presently employed personnel are administered for
the purpose of measuring as objectively as possible professional and
vocational interests; job-related abilities and aptitudes; characteristics
of temperament and personal adjustment.
- Major
vocational and professional interests - these cover significant
divisions of a corporate operation such as finance, marketing,
sales, operations/production and personnel. The analysis is based
upon the principle that if an individual is working in the field
in which he/she has basic interests, the chances of career success
and personnel satisfaction are enhanced. Job-related Tests Measure
- abilities or aptitudes which will permit the individual to function
effectively in the fields in which interests are identified.
Interests: These abilities include
speed, accuracy and capacity of thinking.
Aptitudes: Human
relations skills; persuasive or sales
aptitude.
Supervisory: Temperament
know-how, reasoning ability and
communications skills are also
measured for management personnel.
Characteristics of temperament
and personal adjustment such as
self-reliance, assertiveness, capacity
to work under pressure, sense of
responsibility, cautiousness, capacity
for original thinking, empathy,
home, health, social and occupational
adjustment.
- A
candidate's test results are analyzed in relation to the requirements
of the particular job which he/she will be expected to perform
for the company. A written, confidential report is prepared for
management within 48 hours so that a prompt employment or upgrading
decision may be made. Telephone summaries of test results are also
available, when required.
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Test
Analyses are Job Related.
The written report includes:
- Recommendation
to employ or upgrade Profile
chart of sources on the various test factors Detailed
description of each individual's strengths and weaknesses, relative
to the position for which he/she is being considered
- Suggestions
for supervision, if employed
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The
information provided in the test report should be evaluated along with
background, experience, education and achievements in pointing the
direction to a hiring or upgrading decision. The Executive Assessment/Vocational
Guidance Program is built around a two-step model...first, an objective
evaluation of interests, interpersonal skills, intellectual ability,
values, temperament and adjustment; second, a personal interview and
feedback session with a professional. The objective evaluation, done
with an extensive battery of behavioral, vocational and intellectual/skills
tests takes from 4-1/2 to 6 hours to complete. The interview and feedback
session (done on another day in most cases) takes 1-1/2 to 2 hours
of the client's time.
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Service
Includes:
- Administration
of test battery Scoring
and analysis of test results by skilled professionals Personal
interview and discussion of test results with a professional
- Preparation
of a written report summarizing test results, recommendations and
suggested solutions to problem areas
Goals
of the Program:
- Identification
of best potentials for career effectiveness Definition
of specific and/or general areas of vocational or professional
aptitude and "best fit" Career
direction leading to success, growth and long-term satisfaction Identification
of personal strengths and weaknesses
- Analysis
of style and suggestions for personal development
For
further information concerning Executive Assessment, Vocational Guidance
or Outplacement Assessment programs, please contact us directly or
email Keith Mullin.
We would be pleased to discuss your needs and the role that we can
play in your management and personnel development programs. |
