Quick tips for effective pre-screening

Due to the current unemployment rates and economic condition, many job seekers are so desperate for work that they may embellish information and characteristics about themselves. Unfortunately, without effective pre-screening, these bad candidates can turn into bad hires and can quickly lead to higher organizational costs—some estimates being 1-3 times annual salary!

One of the most vital characteristics to assess for in practically any hiring situations is the person-job fit. TLNT noted some low-cost ways of getting a sense of person-job fit via a candidate’s personality:

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You should really try to get to know the personality characteristics of a person before you hire them. The best ways you can do this is to talk to them before you bring them in.

At bare minimum you can do a phone interview; however, another option providing a more in depth screening is to conduct an online video interview. This will save you time and money, and give you a closer look into the candidate’s personality that you can’t find in a paper resume alone.

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While such approaches are definitely better than relying on application or resume data alone, the best practice is to use validated assessments. These assessments, along with an analysis by a Ph.D. consultant, helps ensure your organization is making the best possible hiring decisions.

The full article can be viewed on TLNT, but to learn more about CMA’s assessments for screening, please visit us.