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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?

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

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

I was talking to the owner of a small Chartered Accounting business last week who told me that they were so desperately short staffed that they would “literally take on anybody” who applied for their vacant accountant role. A few days before, a Practice Manager in a larger accounting firm asked for a refund on… Continue reading Keeping Selection Standards High in a Candidate-Scarce Labour Market

Good candidates are hard to find, and when you do find them they typically have other interviews lined up and even job offers on the table already. You need to act fast if you’re going to beat those competing job offers, yet still feel satisfied that you have made a thorough assessment of whether that… Continue reading Act Fast. How to Make a Confident Job Offer After Just One Interview

With candidates being so hard to find, and employers making generous counter-offers to stop those thinking of leaving from doing so, what can you do to determine whether someone showing interest in joining your business is a genuine contender, or just gaming the candidate-driven employment market of 2022? Build these questions into your initial phone… Continue reading Assessing Candidate Commitment