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A graphic with the symbols from Microsoft's big 3 - Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
by Chris Apps 16 September 2026
Skills testing can verify current competence, but better recruitment decisions also consider cognitive ability, personality and evidence from multiple sources.
A job candidate being interviewed by a panel of four.
by Chris Apps 1 September 2026
Interviews should not do all the work. Screening, testing and gathering evidence first can reduce bias and help organisations make better hiring decisions.
3 job candidates waiting for an interview
by Chris Apps 27 August 2026
Better hiring decisions come from a disciplined recruitment process that standardises assessment, informs candidates and combines multiple sources of evidence.
A male office worker pointing his finger a t a male colleague in anger.
by Chris Apps 18 August 2026
A great interview can create false confidence. Learn how psychometric testing and multiple sources of evidence can reduce the risk of a costly mishire.
A male at  a job interview
by Chris Apps 12 August 2026
Interview confidence can feel convincing, but intuition is often unreliable. Better hiring decisions come from structured evidence and multiple data sources.
A graphic showing the four elements of EQ
by Chris Apps 27 July 2026
Technical skill is not enough when a role involves people, pressure and judgement. Emotional intelligence can help employers reduce poor hiring decisions.
A test item from an IQ test
by Chris Apps 21 July 2026
A strong CV and interview do not always show whether a candidate can learn quickly, handle complexity and meet the real demands of the role.
Business people looking over accounts
by Chris Apps 14 July 2026
A mishire can cost far more than salary. Better recruitment protects profit, reduces wasted time and builds stronger teams that last and perform well.
A business meeting with one man point his finger in an aggressive manner towards a colleague
by Chris Apps 2 July 2026
Most role failures are not about technical skills alone. Learn how personality, judgement and cognitive fit shape better hiring decisions over time and prevent pain.