by Ira Wolfe | Feb 21, 2012 | Employment Testing
If there ever was a brand name like Kleenex, Dry Ice, Band-Aid, and Scotch Tape in pre-employment testing circles, the Wonderlic (test) might get the honor. Thanks to the National Football League using this pre-hire assessment to seek out the next Joe Montana, Peyton...
by Ira Wolfe | Feb 19, 2012 | Employment Testing, Hiring Process
According to a recent poll of nearly 500 SHRM members about the use of personality tests for the hiring and promotion of employees, the majority of HR professionals (71%) indicate that personality tests can be useful in predicting job-related behavior or...
by Ira Wolfe | Feb 14, 2012 | Employment Testing
One of the biggest mistakes hiring managers make is thinking that extroversion and introversion is a predictor of job fit. They incorrectly believe these traits can be used to qualify and disqualify candidates during employee selection. Popular tools like DISC and...
by Ira Wolfe | Feb 12, 2012 | Employment Testing, Hiring Process
When it comes to hiring a salesperson, one size definitely does not fit all. Traits like assertiveness, criticism tolerance (ability to take a no), and resilience may be important to “get past the gatekeeper” and “close the sale.” But selling complex products or...
by Ira Wolfe | Jan 24, 2012 | Employment Testing
Neither Congress nor the Courts has said that pre-employment tests are illegal. They just say that any tests, inventories, or procedures used for selection must test for job-specific and job-related skills or traits. It’s also important to note that selection...
by Ira Wolfe | Jan 15, 2012 | Employment Testing
Recent studies and survey reveal that human-capital considerations top the list of current managerial concerns in the gaming industry. They have good reason. Many sources document that nearly 50% of all losses incurred by casinos are attributed to employee theft....
