A. Selection Systems

The consultants at Scontrino-Powell have designed and validated employee selection systems for over 150 different jobs. We provide this valuable service at all organizational levels, from entry level, skilled crafts and technical jobs, to professional, supervisory, managerial and executive positions. All of our selection work begins with a careful analysis of the unique job demands. We then identify ways to test job candidates, such as interviews, written tests, skills demonstration tests, and other assessment tools. We “test the tests” on job incumbents before using the tests on job applicants. This ensures that the selection process we design meets all fair employment laws and requirements, thus protecting our clients from the threat of lawsuits and high turnover.

B. Structured Interviews

Psychological studies have demonstrated that when it comes to employee performance, the best predictor of the future is the past. Structured interviews provide a way to evaluate job applicants’ past performance so we can predict future performance. We help clients design structured, behaviorally-based interviews specific to your unique job demands, company challenges, and organizational culture. Instead of asking applicants to respond to general questions regarding their strengths, weaknesses, and experiences, applicants are asked to respond to problems and challenges that are typical of the new job. Both questions and answers are based on what your top performers in each job are currently doing. This approach helps you to quickly identify candidates who have right behavioral patterns to achieve success.

C. Psychological Assessments

When it comes to recruiting and selecting talent at the management and executive levels, the cost of making mistakes is huge. We save clients money by helping them hire the right person the first time out. We do this by offering in-depth psychological assessments of leading job candidates. This comprehensive assessment process starts with a job analysis that helps the psychologist understand the demands of the position. The psychological assessment is an intensive interview that reveals the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses on a number of critical performance dimensions. We then provide the client with written and verbal feedback on our recommendation. More than that, we add value by identifying developmental needs and offering suggestions for the speedy integration of the new employee.