The much anticipated Star Wars movie The Force Awakens opens on Friday. There are new droids, planets, ships and characters. But the biggest question is sparked by that wrecked helmet of Darth Vader. Could Darth still be alive? Well, I want to assure our readers that Darth Vader is indeed alive and well. However he is smarting from his lack of employment in the last 3 Star Wars sequels and has decided to be proactive on the job front. He has freshened up his resume and worked

Instead of generic out-of-the-box simulations that assess skills across a range of industries, job-specific hiring simulations allow organizations to hone in on the skills and characteristics that matter to them most. Hiring simulations help organizations get a more reliable view of a candidate’s skills before the hire. In this article, Jeff Furst, the CEO of FurstPerson, discusses how best-in-class organizations are using job-specific simulations to help them form a more acc

Picture this: You're in an airplane ready for takeoff. The pilot comes on the intercom and announces that this is his first flight! In the back of your mind you hope he is pretty terrific. Imagine if you discovered that the airline's hiring practices included just two interviews and a reference check! It's comforting to know that a pilot is put through real-world scenarios in a flight simulator that not only 'say' their skills, but 'demonstrate' them as well. Job Simulation

In this well known cartoon, IKEA presents the perfect way to interview a candiate - have them do the job to get the job. We have been using the 'IKEA Interview' with our clients for the past 10 years with great success. Clients love our job simulations based hiring process because it delivers real results and greatly reduces their risk of making a hiring mistake. Let me share a story of one of our clients. This client is a provider of distributed workplace solutions. Their ma

Dr. Charles Handler, President of Rocket-Hire, a firm dedicated to creating and driving innovation in talent assessment, has been an advocate for using simulations in hiring for years. He firmly beleives that simulations are the future of pre-employment assessements. In this article he takes a look at what the future may look like for simulations. He also discusses the key areas where job simulations will help your company's ROI. When used as part of the hiring process, job s

Job Performance Simulation tests are considered to be one best selection assessments available. It's accuracy and value has been proven over the years. Job simulations are like 'miniature replicas of the job'. When used as part of the hiring process, job simulations provide many advantages. Simulations pave the way for reduced bias and subjectivity on the part of the hiring manager or committee. At the end of the day, who really cares if you 'like' the candidate. What really

​ Your fit within a company’s culture is crucial when looking for a job. In order to enjoy your work and to stay in a job long term, your values and goals need to be consistent with those of the organization http://www.careeroptionsmagazine.com/articles/finding-your-fit-the-importance-of-company-culture/ #hiring #teamwork #culture #recruiting #hireright #executiverecruiting #teamculture

As any hiring manager knows, it is extremely difficult to predict a candidate’s job performance and to judge their personality fit in 40 minutes! Justine Weinhardt from the University of Calgary uses research data to show that despite the popularity of unstructured interviews, they are one of the least effective methods in predicting the success of a job applicant. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/leadership-lab/why-unstructured-job-interviews-are-a-

When I am screening candidates for a search, I like to start at the back of a resume. I am most interested in the person, not just what they have done. Of particular interest is athletic performance. Notable achievements in individual sports and participation on winning team often indicate transferable competencies - goal focused, perseverance, team work. These qualities can be a good predictor of future success. My daughter Andrea got her first job after graduation because

Our placements have consistently exceeded our client’s expectations, with many of our placements continuing on to higher-level positions within their organizations. We are a leader in providing recruitment services to public and private organizations to ensure the recruitment, retention and advancement of highly effective senior executives. The reason our placements fit well into their new positions within your organization is our effective profiling and talent management me