Matthew Burzon, Author and Founder, The Source and Recruit Company

Why Most Companies Struggle to Find Top Talent

According to a recent study, over 50% of companies say that hiring challenges are impeding their growth. In today's competitive job market, finding and recruiting top talent is harder than ever. Most companies rely on outdated hiring practices that lead to poor selection decisions and long hiring cycles. The consequences are costly: employee turnover, reduced productivity, and damage to company culture.

There Is a Better Way: Use Pre-Employment Assessments

Pre-employment assessments are online tests that objectively measure a candidate's skills, abilities, and fit for a role. Research shows that assessments lead to 50% lower turnover and 21% higher productivity. When used early in the hiring process, assessments filter out unsuitable candidates, allowing companies to focus their time and resources on the best candidates.

What Should Companies Look for in an Assessment?

Not all assessments are created equal. The best assessments are:

• Customized for the role: Assessments should measure the key skills and traits required for a specific role. Generic or off-the-shelf assessments will not provide useful insights.
• Valid and reliable: Assessments should be backed by research demonstrating they accurately measure what they claim to measure. Assessments should provide consistent results over time.
• Candidate-friendly: Assessments should provide a good candidate experience. They should be mobile-friendly, have reasonable time limits, and provide constructive feedback.
• Easy to interpret: Assessment results should be easy to understand and provide clear recommendations on a candidate's potential for success in a role.

PXT Select™: The Gold Standard in Pre-Employment Assessments

PXT Select is a leading assessment platform that enables companies to make faster hiring decisions. Backed by over 30 years of research, PXT Select assessments are customized for thousands of roles, rigorously validated, and designed to provide an exceptional candidate experience. With PXT Select, companies can reduce time-to-hire, lower turnover, and build high-performing teams.

To learn how PXT Select can help your company hire smarter and faster, visit our website or contact us today.