Thursday, October 26, 2006

One Client Reports Checking on Applicant with "Flag Page" One Client Reports Checking on Applicant with "Flag Page" Here's a dialogue I had last week with a client who's followed the System to the letter. You'll be interested, I think, the hear what he found out: CLIENT: The above candidate (NAME WITHHELD) scored badly on the tests (his report produced the INSTRUMENT RESPONSE NOTE "Flag Page") and you said that despite his relevant work experience I should "bin" him. He has contacted me twice again since asking to be reconsidered. Do you feel it is worth running him through the tests again ? AHS RESPONDS: Based on the results, I'd be very careful -- he either tried to answer the tests the way he thought he should answer them (he attempted to mislead), or he is under a great deal of personal stress. As a rule, I suggest avoiding candidates who produce this kind of test result. Is the profile always 100%? No. Is the profile right in the vast majority of cases? Yes. Be aware, When clients have, in the past, ignored the Flag Page and moved forward with those candidates because of other data they perceive to be more relevant, they always report regretting the choice. CLIENT: Alan interestingly I also called one of this guy's former employers who I know personally and had a chat to him about this candidate. To cut a long story short he is a complete and utter lunatic !!! AHS: The Flag Page candidate rarely, rarely is worth your consideration. Remember the system is designed to help you focus your recruitment energy only on the best candidates for sales. 11:28:16 AM    comment []

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