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Hiring Smarter: What Data Can Tell Us That Gut Feel Can’t
We like to think we’re good judges of character and that we can size someone up in an interview and know if they’ll be the right fit. But psychology tells us our instincts aren’t always as sharp as we believe. When the stakes are high, which they often are in hiring, relying purely on gut…
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Can Candidates Fake Personality Tests – and Does It Matter?
For as long as I’ve worked in this field, I’ve been fascinated by the dance that occurs between job applicants and employers. Candidates aim to present the best version of themselves, while employers seek to reveal the real person beyond the well-crafted CV. To bridge that gap, organisations often turn to assessments — including personality…
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The Importance of Psychometric Testing in a Competitive Job Market
In New Zealand, it is now an employers’ market. Competition for roles is fierce, with more people chasing fewer jobs. Robert Walters reported a staggering 179% increase in applications for Auckland-based roles in Stuff last week (https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350276541/newsable-auckland-job-applications-skyrocketing-roles-not-there-meet-demand). With the unemployment rate currently at 4.3% and forecasted to rise, this trend is expected to persist. For…
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Understanding Personality Change & Stability
Psychometric testing offers a valuable tool for evaluating candidates’ suitability for specific roles by assessing their personalities. But how stable is personality? Many of us have experienced shifts in our priorities and behaviour over time. Research suggests that while personality tends to exhibit stability, there are periods in life where significant changes can occur. During…
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The Impact of Psychometric Testing on Crafting Exceptional Experiences and Streamlining Recruitment Processes
What is the candidate experience, and why does it matter? When it comes to the hiring process, the most important thing is ensuring that you hire the best person for the job, right? While this is vital, how your candidates feel as they go through the hiring process really matters too. In fact, this has…