The selection of senior management personnel is of critical importance. Many applicants may appear to have the requisite experience and training for the position. Your corporation might spend untold hours wading through resumes and pre-screening applicants, then conduct numerous interviews, to arrive at a "short list" of a few best candidates.

The successful candidate must have a clear understanding of your organization's goals as well as specific traits to thrive there and enhance the corporate vision. A "good fit" between the candidate's skills, working style, the demands of the position and the predominant culture of your organization is needed.

Consider the cost and effort of recruiting, selecting and hiring and training a qualified candidate. Then, consider the cost of a NEAR MISS because unseen personality factors went undiscovered!

Most corporations are fairly competent at assessing the candidate's skills and the demands of the position. Where costly errors occur is in the attempt by individuals within the organization to assess the quality of fit between the candidate's working style and the organizational culture. This is usually done by guessing, or deciding on the basis of the candidate's "personality."

Atlanta Area Psychological Associates can take the guesswork and subjectivity out of the hiring and promotion process and assure you that the successful candidate represents the best fit with that position and with your organization.

Benefits of Psychological Assessment of Job Candidates

• Evaluation by a trained professional in all areas relevant to success in the position
• Ensures compatibility with the team and organizational factors that are prerequisites for success
• Positions the organization for success in attaining corporate goals and growth
• Frees the organization from the revenue loss associated with short employee tenures, decreased team performance, and poor morale