Sessions

Concurrent Session
Hiring Superstars: Using Assessments to Put the Right Person in Every Job
Columbus EF, East Tower, Ballroom Level
Monday 04/24/2017 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM   Add to calendar
1.25 SHRM PDCs | Competencies: HR Expertise, Critical Evaluation | Intended Audience: Mid-Level
Workplace Application:
This session will show you how to use assessments and related technologies to hire more top-performing employees who fit your organization’s culture. 

Quality candidates are becoming harder to find, and the cost of hiring mistakes is increasing. Fortunately, using an appropriate assessment can help. This session will show you how to use assessments and other technologies to get an edge in your hiring by identifying the exact skills, thinking patterns, behaviors, motivations and other factors that will make someone a top performer in your organization. You will find out how to use assessments to identify candidates who have the characteristics that your organization seeks. This session will help you:

·         Understand how to use profiles, surveys and assessments to help acquire and retain a high-performing workforce.

·         Evaluate the suitability of different types of hiring assessments for different purposes and be able to select from the many
           different products available in the marketplace.

·         Use technology to enhance the interview process and uncover hidden candidate weaknesses so these factors are included
           in your decision-making process.

·         Know if an assessment is valid and reliable—and understand why this is important under EEOC regulations.

·         Avoid the five most common pitfalls of using assessments and take advantage of the five biggest benefits.

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Presenter:
Paul Endress, founder and CEO,
Maximum Advantage