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Recruitment in New Zealand is changing fast. Not long ago, CVs gave employers a reasonably clear picture of a candidate’s background, skills, and achievements. Today, thanks to tools like ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms, CVs are increasingly AI-generated. Candidates can type a few prompts, and within seconds, receive a polished, keyword-optimised CV that looks… Continue reading AI in Recruitment Psychometrics Clean

Hiring isn’t just about experience or personality — it’s also about how well someone can think, learn, and solve problems. That’s where reasoning tests come in. These psychometric assessments provide an objective measure of cognitive ability, giving employers a reliable way to predict future performance. In this article, we’ll unpack what verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning… Continue reading What do VMA tests measure

Why Psychometric Testing Matters in NZ Hiring In today’s competitive job market, identifying the right talent goes well beyond CVs and interviews. With CVs increasingly being AI-generated worldwide—and often failing to accurately reflect a candidate’s true attributes—relying solely on them creates significant risk. Psychometric testing provides the solution. Using scientifically validated assessments, it delivers objective, data-backed… Continue reading Find the Right Talent with Trusted Psychometric Testing in New Zealand

Unsurprisingly, one of the most frequently asked questions from clients and prospects over the past eighteen months went something along the lines of “Can candidate’s use ChatGPT, or similar Large Language Model AI to cheat their psychometric tests?” Social media commentary seemed to lean towards a resounding ‘YES’ with some spectacular claims of outstanding scores… Continue reading Unimpressive Results Using ChatGPT to Cheat Psychometrics

Since the Covid pandemic changed our attitudes towards working from home and accelerated an already growing trend towards remote working, there’s a common theme among business commentators that the world of work has moved on and businesses need to catch up. However, among staff who have become remote workers, some thrive in this ‘new normal’,… Continue reading Assessing Someone’s Suitability for Remote/Home Working

This isn’t a comment and division-seeking piece claiming Imposter Syndrome doesn’t exist. That workplace institutions feel less comfortable or all out exclusive to some sections of society, whilst others seamlessly join their ranks with ease isn’t in doubt.  But giving something a buzzword syndrome name runs the risk of people believing they are excluded because… Continue reading Your feelings of Imposter Syndrome: Is it the system, or is it you?

If you’re using psychometrics (personality profiling and/or ability testing) as part of your recruitment and selection process, here’s a brief reminder of what you should consider during the uncertainty of what looks like becoming an extended lockdown: Personality Profiling Reports Whilst personality questionnaires aim to build a picture of how we feel most of the… Continue reading Testing in Lockdown

During my HR Manager days, I used to think Transparent Interviews were ‘cheating’; not taken seriously, used by public sector bodies to give internal applicants unfair advantage over external applicants. The list went on and I wasn’t a fan. In our continued world of candidate scarcity, I and most of my clients are regularly reviewing… Continue reading Time to Revisit Transparent Interviews?

The world of work and the skills required are constantly changing – this year more than most. So, if you’re looking to add to your team, it pays to keep informed and understand the most in-demand skills for the year ahead. With many organisations returning to growth and looking to protect their future, it’s no surprise that… Continue reading The Most In-Demand Skills & Roles for 2021