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Evaluating Your Pre-employment Assessment Maturity Level

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by Dr. Charles Handler April 11, 2012

The proper use of assessments is not an easy proposition. Doing it right is something that takes dedication and hard work, and even the most advanced companies must continually make improvements. But these same companies will tell you that the results to be obtained are well worth the effort.

The following is a brief list of the key markers across three levels of maturity.

The BAT Signal! More Evidence That the Best Business Leaders Value Assessment

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by Dr. Charles Handler March 15, 2012

Recently a client told me about a new assessment program that made my ears perk up. It’s called the Bloomberg Assessment Test (BAT) and it’s yet another piece of solid evidence that the use of pre-employment assessment is being seen as a value-add by business leaders across the globe. 

Matching: the Newest Flavor of Assessment Tools

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by Dr. Charles Handler Feb 16, 2012

I continue to be impressed by the evolution of pre-employment assessment tools. This evolution is being driven by the continued growth of the value proposition assessment provides. As a result, an increasing number of new product include embedded assessments designed to help predict which applicants have the best chance of success. 

Hot, Warm, and Cold Trends in Pre-employment Assessment for 2012 (and Beyond)

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by Dr. Charles Handler Jan 10, 2012

I’ve never felt better about the evolution of pre-employment assessment. In this coming year we’ll see some real progress toward new levels of assessment adoption that will be based more on results then on hype. But there are some significant challenges to be faced. 

Notes from the HR Technology Show: Assessment (and the rest of HR) hits the jackpot with data analytics

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by Dr. Charles Handler Oct 12, 2011

I am still a bit disappointed that the majority of talent management vendors do not include assessment as a core part of their product offering. However, there were many talent management vendors who have begun to take steps down the right path. There were more vendors than ever offering a variety of interesting and unique products that demonstrate a continued deeper integration of assessment products designed to do more than just sling tests at job applicants.

Busted! A Decade's Worth of Data on EEOC/OFCCP Action on Assessments and Selection Systems

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by Dr. Charles Handler Sep 23, 2011

Every year I attend the annual Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology conference to learn and make sure I am in touch with the latest goings-on in my field. This past year I was very excited to walk away with an unpublished research paper titled Legal Risk in Selection: An analysis of processes and tools, by Kate Williams, a doctoral candidate at Clemson University.

Pre-Employment Assessment and Candidate Feedback: Letters From the Black Hole

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by Dr. Charles Handler Jul 21, 2011

Where else can people you have never met find you and reach out for highly specific advice, providing real world stories that help us keep in touch with the end-user perspective?

Success With Pre-Employment Assessment Can be Yours in 4 Easy Steps

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by Dr. Charles Handler May 5, 2011

The general climate among HR and staffing professionals is that pre-employment assessment is a complex and confusing matter that is not really worth the hassle. Why is this so?

Keepin' it Real: Assessment's Value Prop for Recruiters and Hiring Managers

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by Dr. Charles Handler Mar 29, 2011

Thoughts following ERE Expo in San Diego.

Trends in the World of Pre-Employment Testing for 2011

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by Dr. Charles Handler Feb 3, 2011

Here's what I see unfolding in pre-employment assessment for 2011.

A Pre-Employment Assessment Candidate Bill of Rights

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by Dr. Charles Handler Jan 14, 2011

As those involved in recruitment and hiring continue to develop a sense of importance around employment branding and candidate experience, it's about time we talked about the rights that candidates have when it comes to pre-employment assessment.

Notes from HR Tech: Lots to see and do, but a bit Thin in the Pre-employment Assessment Department

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by Dr. Charles Handler Oct 5, 2010

Assessment is severely under-represented at the HR Tech show. Despite this, the newest and brightest technology-backed assessment products all include some form of simulation to make the experience more engaging and realistic for applicants, while also providing a superior ability to predict performance, especially for more complex jobs.

Movement from Test to Experience: a Fundamental Shift in Assessment Perspective

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by Dr. Charles Handler Sep 16, 2010

Those of us in the testing and assessment business are very proud of what we do. We have about 50 years of experience in helping companies to make better hiring decisions, resulting in happier employees and increased ROI.

It’s Time for Rocket Hire’s Annual Online Assessment Usage Survey

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by Dr. Charles Handler and Mark C. Healy, M.A., Jul 13, 2010

Many ERE readers know that we at Rocket-Hire have a fanatical interest in the pre-employment assessment industry, and continuously comment about its trends and happenings.

Profiles: the New Résumé?

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by Dr. Charles Handler May 26, 2010

I’ve been raving for a good while now about the fact that the resume is doomed. Let’s take a quick look at the facts.

Getting to Know You, Getting to Know all About You … Assessment and Social Networking

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by Dr. Charles Handler Mar 24, 2010

Taking a relaxing bath last night, I found myself thinking about making an update to my Facebook page and about how I need to get going on creating an invite for an event I am having in a few weeks. My thoughts then wandered to musing on how I had used LinkedIn extensively during my daily work and how absolutely helpful it had been.

Is Pre-employment Assessment Right For You? 7 Questions

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by Dr. Charles Handler Feb 26, 2010

While assessment can be beneficial in most situations, it is better suited for some scenarios. I’m going to highlight a few situations for which I feel assessment really is a good fit.

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