Asset for Managers to gather the proof they need to recruit right
Meeting imminent applicants is consistently the standard for recruiting – however is it enough?
Resource for Managers to collect the evidence they need to hire right
We've been utilizing more approval of late to decide whether an up-and-comer is who they say they are. Though uncommon, we have been astonished to understand that an applicant's schooling was not legitimate, or that their reference was really organized with a companion. Whenever the situation allows, we're recommending that additional means be taken to completely get a handle on a competitor's experience, realness, execution and character.
The Interview
Create a matrix or grid by order of importance of what you are looking for including career experience, hard skills (technology, software, languages), soft skills (personality, communication, eye contact), compensation, etc. Fill in the matrix with what the candidate brings to the position, and do the same for each candidate. This will provide an easier comparison after your first-round interviews are complete.
Language Testing
It’s easy for a candidate to say they are fluent in a language when in reality they may not be able to carry a conversation or compose a letter. To test language proficiency, employers may conduct:
Verbal Assessments
These are pre-set questions designed to get the candidate speaking so the assessor can gauge their level of comprehension and oral accuracy when responding. The person conducting a verbal assessment would need to be fully fluent in that language and have a guideline to rate the person being tested.
Written Assessments
Prepare your own written test package that is short and telling, eg: ask the candidate to write a letter in the required language addressing a specific relevant topic. Our firm can administer the tests you prepare that are unique to your firm as requested.
Online Grammar Tests
These are tests that are auto-generated and graded by an outside resource. This is a great option for languages where you may not be able to easily assess by relying on another team member.
Personality Testing
In addition to testing for hard skills, such as software and language, prospective employers may choose to test for personality traits or emotional intelligence. Three common evaluations:
Education Check
We encourage employers to check on the accuracy of a candidate’s academic background. Rarely but occasionally, candidates exaggerate their education or claim degrees they don’t have.