How important are job specific cut scores? Very. A cut score is the lowest score a candidate can achieve on an assessment to receive further consideration in the hiring process. Frequently, people assume that positions with similar titles or levels will require similar pre-employment test scores based on their location in the organizational hierarchy. That’s […]
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Being a substitute teacher is a tough job. They have to try to memorize dozens of names in a day. They have to try to keep order while educating students who often don’t give respect to substitute teachers. They’ve probably been hit in the back by spitballs, pencil erasers, paper airplanes and the occasional foam
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What does your hiring process look like? Do you try to solicit, identify and acquire a superstar every time a position is available? Or do you just try to find a good fit for the job and your company? While the former is an admirable goal, you may miss out on accomplishing the latter in
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Now more than ever, efficiency is at a premium for employers and educational institutions, as both are trying to find ways to do more with less time and fewer resources. Non-proctored assessments can help with that. To meet this demand, institutions might consider using a non-proctored assessment (vs. a proctored assessment), meaning they can be taken
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This may be the season of giving for many, but for too many others, it’s the season of taking. As many retailers know, theft numbers spike around the end of the year. From holiday retail theft almost $9 billion in losses is expected for the U.S. alone. Holiday retail theft comes in three varieties: employees, shoplifters,
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Our tests are unique in that often the same assessment is recommended for a variety of different positions. Unfortunately, the versatility of our assessments is sometimes confusing for new users. After all, how can the same test work for a fast food cashier and a CEO? The answer lies in identifying an appropriate cut score
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You’re done. You’ve had it. Your car… for years it’s pulled left when you steer it straight and it’s always made grating sounds, even though you’ve always handled it with care. Now, it’s stalling out when you step on the gas. It’s time to replace it. You’re excited about the prospect of improving your automotive
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