Myths and Realities of Selection

By Developmental Associates | June 11, 2020
Developmental Associates

A number of myths persist about the success of traditional hiring and promotional methods. Making the wrong decisions in how to evaluate people for promotion or selection costs the organization roughly five times the annual salary and benefits for that position and traditional methods have been found to be less predictive of selecting the right candidate less than 50% of the time! Flipping a coin would be more accurate.

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Successfully Evaluating Candidate Skills with Assessment Centers – What exactly is an assessment center?

By Developmental Associates | June 11, 2020
Developmental Associates

The evaluation of an individual’s potential to perform in a managerial capacity is an important problem for those responsible for the development of managers. Making a mistake can costs tens of thousands of dollars. In order to make an effective assessment, we need more detailed information than that obtained through traditional methods. The qualifications needed for management responsibilities differ from those needed on non-management assignments. An assessment center is a means of gathering relevant information, under standardized conditions, about an individual’s capabilities to perform a managerial position.

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Are you looking for a job?

By Developmental Associates | June 11, 2020
Developmental Associates

Finding a job can be a difficult and frustrating experience. Learn about common mistakes applicants make in the hiring process that may reduce their chances of having their resume read or being selected for an interview.

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