As technology changes, so does the job market. Now more than ever, companies and small businesses are moving at a quick pace thanks in part to the way we communicate, network and interact. As a result, finding employees that are able to think quickly on their feet and learn well on their own is more critical than ever.
Due to these changes many businesses have begun to rely on superior hiring strategies. According to John Bordeau, a professor at the University of Southern California, “In many cases, algorithms can trump in
stinct on staffing.” He also noted that “tests can serve as reliable barometers of certain personality traits, such as agreeableness or emotional stability.”
Pre-employment testing is a valid and efficient way of selecting employees that will be an asset to your business, and while the practice may seem new, it is not. In fact, it has had a chance to evolve and be refined in part due to ‘big data’. Essentially, test creators have been able to aggregate a massive amount of test results over time which in turn can help companies find the right worker who will thrive and grow within a particular job.
It is believed that testing can bring consistency and objectivity to a hiring process that has had to evolve and change with a highly competitive job market and increase in technology used within the workplace. Working with a recruiting agency that understands the importance of pre-employment testing can help sharply improve the odds that you will hire the right person.