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AJ Cheponis

Oct 13, 2020
3 min

Can you be too smart for a job?

There is not a job in the world where being smart will be a hindrance.

AJ Cheponis

Jul 13, 2020
3 min

DiSC vs. The Predictive Index

Here’s everything you need to know if you’re trying to decide between PI and DiSC.

Five ways cognitive ability can help increase sales performance

AJ Cheponis

May 4, 2020
4 min

Five ways cognitive ability can help increase sales performance

Salespeople with higher cognitive ability can quickly learn and understand the features and benefits of new products or solutions.

AJ Cheponis

Apr 27, 2020
6 min

Hiring smart: Easier said than done

When it comes to hiring, we all want the best, but what is this list of must-haves really doing for your organization?

AJ Cheponis

Dec 5, 2019
4 min

Five ways cognitive ability can help increase sales performance

Sales people with higher cognitive ability can quickly learn and understand the features and benefits of new products or solutions.

Solving for ‘g’: Getting value from cognitive ability tests

AJ Cheponis

Dec 3, 2019
2 min

Solving for ‘g’: Getting value from cognitive ability tests

General cognitive ability tests are used to assess a person’s learning ability and are among the best predictors of job success.

6 reasons to use cognitive tests for hiring

AJ Cheponis

Sep 10, 2019
3 min

6 reasons to use cognitive tests for hiring

Use cognitive assessments to make sure your talent is able to learn fast and adapt to change.

AJ Cheponis

Feb 28, 2019
4 min

How to write a job description

Writing a job description that leads to a great hire takes more than researching similar job postings or editing your past job listings.

AJ Cheponis

Feb 21, 2019
5 min

The truth about grit

If you want the strongest predictor of performance, consider using a measure of general cognitive ability.

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