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How to conduct a remote interview
In uncertain times, candidate experience is more critical than ever.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 23, 20204 min read


How to use assessment data to improve employee engagement
A surprising amount of data supports pre-hiring assessments to boost engagement and reduce turnover.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 19, 20202 min read


How to hire a top-performing accountant
The hard part about hiring for this role is that less extraverted candidates might have trouble “selling themselves” during the interview.

AJ Cheponis
Feb 27, 20208 min read


11 sales interview questions to ask candidates
A charming personality is a plus for sales reps, of course, but alone it doesn’t mean much.

AJ Cheponis
Feb 25, 20206 min read


How to hire a top-performing customer service representative
Candidates might be well-mannered during the interview, but remember—people are on their best behavior when they want to land a job.

AJ Cheponis
Feb 18, 20206 min read


Why you should hire software developers for both technical aptitude and skills
As a leader, you want your development team to be successful both now and later.

AJ Cheponis
Feb 3, 20206 min read


Saving lives through a better hiring strategy
The data showed high-performing employees share certain qualities that make them well-suited for the job.

AJ Cheponis
Jan 30, 20202 min read


What are validity studies?
Naturally, you want to find more people who are just like the top performers who sell the most cars, but replicating them may not be so easy

AJ Cheponis
Jan 21, 20208 min read


In a tight labor market, get more selective
By defining the behavioral benchmarks of a position, organizations can save time and find the proverbial needle in the haystack even when th

AJ Cheponis
Jan 16, 20203 min read


How to hire a top-performing sales BDR
Hiring for a sales team is always a challenge. That’s doubly true with BDRs, who tend to be earlier on in their careers.

AJ Cheponis
Jan 14, 20207 min read


Finding the right talent, regardless of market conditions
But even with tight market conditions, talent optimization makes it possible to find the right talent for any opening you have.

AJ Cheponis
Jan 10, 20204 min read


How To Create a Compelling Job Description
crafting a job listing doesn’t have to be a horrible experience.
Here are 14 tips to make your job descriptions more effective and powerful,

AJ Cheponis
Jan 9, 20204 min read


Comparing DiSC vs. The Predictive Index
DiSC Personality Profile is delivered via a forced-choice rating-scale and the PI Behavioral Assessment is delivered as a free-choice.

AJ Cheponis
Jan 6, 20203 min read


How to hire a top-performing loan officer
Ambition alone doesn’t mean someone is a great candidate for the role. You need to hire the right people to meet your revenue goals.

AJ Cheponis
Jan 2, 20207 min read


The one thing you’re overlooking when evaluating workforce assessments
understanding the science behind a workforce assessment system can have a dramatic impact on the success of your company.

AJ Cheponis
Dec 27, 20197 min read


Why you should use job targeting
PI uses software to create the Job Target for you, providing written reports on your ideal candidate.

AJ Cheponis
Dec 23, 20194 min read


Business lessons from baseball’s Billy Beane
Just like Beane broke the mold in baseball, you can break the mold in your company by leveraging people data to make informed decisions.
solutions171
Dec 20, 20192 min read


3 ways to put people data to good use
While pre-hire personality assessments are getting more common, too many companies aren’t using that people data much after the hire.
solutions171
Dec 16, 20194 min read


How to attract and retain software developers
Before you can attract a top-performing developer, it’s necessary to know what makes a top-performing developer.

AJ Cheponis
Dec 13, 20193 min read


Pre-hire assessments saved my resume from the trash
My attempts to find a job the usual way—by submitting a resume and cover letter online and waiting for a phone call—were fruitless.
solutions171
Dec 10, 20194 min read
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