Are Psychometrics widely used when selecting franchisees?

I ask this question because if they are not perhaps they should be.

After all making the transition from working for somebody else to working for oneself requires certain personality traits which are not necessarily the same as those needed by budding entrepreneurs. In truth, a franchise is something of a unique proposition. True, the franchisee owns the business but s/he are part of a much larger brand which has to be promoted and protected. Franchisees have to conform to a tried and tested formula – they can’t “go it alone”! Read more

Search for a Star – part 2

The Interview Process is Flawed

Candidates look good on paper and they interview well, but interviews are inconsistent because they are based on:

• “Gut Feel “
• Unstructured interview questions
• Managers recruiting in their like image
• Candidates misleading on their C.V.

The McQuaig Psychometric System™ will help you cut through the fog and find the right people. It will provide you with an effective, objective, interview process that has been proven to work.

Clients tell us that it’s only when you see the results for yourself that you will be surprised with its accuracy.

“It is frightening how accurate the McQuaig Word Survey is. It gives us an insight that questioning never will” Martin McColl, HR Manager.

Try it for FREE in your next recruitment campaign.

FREE webinar – 5th October 2011 – Improve the Quality of Hire with The McQuaig Psychometric System™

Improve the Quality of Hire with The McQuaig Psychometric System(TM) – 5th October 2011

5 ways to improve your internal selection process

Many companies invest considerably in enhancing and structuring external recruitment and selection activities. They:

• utilise placement firms
• purchase résumé tracking software
• administer psychometric tests
• conduct structured behavioural interviewing
• employ a third party to do background and reference checks.

Yet, when it comes to internal selection, they take a more casual approach, often short-cutting the process, despite the fact that the risk and rewards can be higher. Read more

Is headhunting the new job-board?

3 Step Interviewer’s Checklist

This easy-to-use checklist is taken from the Job Fit (Interview Guide) by The McQuaig Psychometric System™

1. Before the Interview
•  Review job requirements, the candidate’s resume and psychometric profile (the McQuaig Word Survey®)
•  Telephone screen the candidate to clarify skills and fit.
•  Review the interview questions and get an understanding of what to expect in the responses. Read more

10 top interviewing tips

1. Stop judging bodies, handshakes and smiles. Most hiring mistakes are made when the Interviewer judges applicants on the surface impressions.
2. Look for evidence of positive attitudes, a high degree of motivation, emotional stability and maturity, the right aptitudes and a temperament style which fits the job.
3. Fundamentally, people don’t change. The best indicator of future performance is past performance.  Look for a pattern of past behaviour, activities, interests and attitudes.  Judge the history.
4. Develop a relaxed, conversational style.  Come across as supportive, friendly and accepting.
5. Develop a repertoire of questions.  Ask open-ended questions.
6. Listen actively.  Eliminate distractions and interruptions.  Be encouraging and easy to talk to.
7. Show respect for each applicant.  Leave each feeling good.  Be tactful.  Project a favourable impression of your organisation.
8. Treat people the way you would want to be treated. Beware of asking directly personal or sensitive questions that might violate the applicants’ human rights.
9. Check references thoroughly.  People who have worked with the applicant in previous situations can be a valuable source of information to complement your interview findings.  The higher the better.
10. Be very selective.  Make staffing decisions your number one priority.

Download our free booklet, Interviewing & Selecting Exceptional People

How psychometric testing can help small businesses:

An Interview Checklist – Free Booklet

Before the interview…

1.  List the key behavioural job requirements
2.  Produce a McQuaig Job Survey® so you can match appropriate candidates
3.  Assess the candidate’s behavioural temperament using the McQuaig Word Survey®.

And remember during the interview… Read more

The key to interview success – a firm handshake?

Some interesting new research has highlighted the impact a firm handshake has on interview success. We know that the first few minutes with someone has a disproportionate influence on us in terms of an ultimate decision. This research shows that even a handshake can subconsciously influence us.

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