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The entertainment industry produces an estimated 2,000 films per year. Of those films only around 600 are released into select theatres all over the globe, and of those 600 only a handful are captivating enough to leave a lasting impression on audiences and the academy. This year’s 82nd Academy Awards nominated a whopping 10 films [...]
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The early part of the year marks the start of a new quarter for businesses, but in Hollywood it simply means that award season has arrived. Stars prep for hours in order to look their best on red carpets for cameras and fans. Each celebrity scrutinizes every inch of themselves to ensure that every angle [...]
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All too often, an extensive and thorough search for a manager produces one stand-out candidate. This candidate has the right experience, solid qualifications, and a relevant work history, and he performs well during the interview process. He said the right things, put forward some great ideas and generally presented very well. He got the job.
Three [...]
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Clients of Profiles International gain a competitive advantage by understanding their people at the deepest levels.
Profiles International develops employee assessments and talent management solutions to improve employee and manager performance and workforce productivity.
Clients of Profiles International gain a competitive advantage by understanding their people at the deepest levels. This includes how they think, natural tendencies, [...]
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When used in conjunction with assessments, interviewing becomes a more in-depth process that can reveal a person’s true outlook and work behaviors.
Interviewing is also an important step when selecting job candidates. When used in conjunction with assessments, interviewing becomes a more in-depth process that can reveal a person’s true outlook and work behaviors. Assessments provide [...]
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Just as prospectors used pans to separate the dirt from the gold, businesses must find a way to separate the standout applicants from those who are less qualified.
The gold rush of 1849 brought an estimated 300,000 people to California in search of wealth and prosperity. Prospectors and their families spent hours sifting through soil in [...]
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In this clip from The Office, there is a rumor circulating that a sex predator is on the loose and has been stalking the women of the office. Dwight, the super-hero wannabe, decides to take matters into his own hands to find and punish the supposed predator.
Although this clip is humorous, hiring people who are [...]
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Interviews often only allow interviewers to see how candidates act in formal settings; it is rare for a person’s true personality to show during a preliminary interview.
The final type of screening available is the personality test. Personalities within a workplace affect the productivity of teams as well as individuals. Some personalities are more difficult to [...]
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The information gathered from interviews is limited and can sometimes be skewed by the relationship between the interviewer and interviewee.
A second type of screening is a basic assessment of an individual’s work-related values. These assessments can provide valid insight into a person’s work ethic, reliability, integrity, propensity for substance abuse and attitudes toward theft. What [...]
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Background checks exist to corroborate the facts on a person’s resume.
An essential step in the screening process is the background check. Some companies feel uncomfortable using this tool because they feel it invades the privacy of their employees. In reality, however, a background check could prevent you from hiring someone with a dangerous history or [...]
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