The Overview report is designed to be as the name intends – an overview about the candidate. If all you have is 5 minutes before your interview this report will give you the quick run through you need for understanding how this individual works. The Overview report is the report you land on first when you open the candidate’s report, which helps when you’re under a time crunch.
Starting from the top left hand side corner you’ll see the candidate’s name and position they applied for and then on the right hand side you’ll see the corresponding fit score/recommendation category specific to that position. But don’t stop at the score—dig deeper, as we learn more about each report look for both strengths and areas where the candidate might not align perfectly. Below that, you’ll see all the reports we’ll review in the coming weeks. Reports in blue are considered pre-selection assessments, while those in purple serve as post-selection tools but all can be used interchangeably throughout the candidate’s or employee’s career path.
Core Competencies
As we work our way down you’ll see the five core competencies with the fit indicated based on how well the candidate aligned to each competency. The core competencies are a grouping mechanism (that can be customized) against all of our behavioral characteristics. To learn about each of the competencies click on each section to read a brief definition and to see what characteristics make up each competency. If you or your team has interest in customizing your competencies to your companies core values let you CSM know.
Job Component
Within the ‘Job Components’ section on the left-hand side, you’ll find a list of the top five characteristics. Each characteristic is accompanied by a traffic light icon indicating the candidates fit. These five characteristics carry significant weight in the underlying profile and it’s worth your time to delve deeper into understanding how the individual aligns with these traits. Their alignment with these characteristics significantly impacts the fit score you’ll see.
Click the button next to each characteristic to access a definition and breakdown of what it means to be low, moderate, or high in that specific trait. Additionally, you’ll find a brief description of where the candidate falls on that scale, along with quick insights into their behavior.
Assets and Liabilities
Last section is the candidate’s Assets and Liabilities. These are quick bullets to highlight what strengths and opportunities the candidate will have based on their responses to our assessment. These concise bullet points highlight the candidate’s strengths and areas for improvement based on their responses to our assessment. Think of these as insights into their behavioral preferences. You can link these observations to specific interview questions to gain a deeper understanding of how they operate.
As you decide which candidates to interview or consider for the next steps, focus on the gaps you’re aiming to fill within your team. Consider the scenarios the individual will encounter in the role, and how each characteristic—both strengths and weaknesses—applies. Take a close look at how their past experience aligns with the position. This will allow you to tailor your interview and questions for a more impactful discussion with the candidate. Ultimately, this process helps you assess their alignment with the role and make informed hiring decisions.
This concludes our Overview report! Have more questions? Drop them in the comment box or reach out to your CSM. We would love to help train your users to feel comfortable and confident in selecting top candidates as well as coaching and understanding your current employees. Be on the look out for next week when we take a deep dive into the Summary Report.
