Data Beats Intuition at Making the Selection Decision Can an algorithm beat the experts at hiring? The Scientific American Article: How Data Beats Intuition says, “When we make selection decisions – whether it is choosing a date, a potential business partner or a job candidate – we try our best to make accurate judgments about the…
As a diehard Harrison Assessments fan I tend to see the world in terms of suitability and paradox theories played-out daily in the oddest places. This last weekend I watched the movie “Chef” Starring Jon Favreau, Sofia Vergara, and Bobby Cannavale, and it is wonderful. The message of “Chef” is suitability theory on steroids, framing…
One of the most common JSF requests I receive is Project Manager. It’s a logical request because it is a very common role. Project Managers can be found in almost every organisation within every industry; and this is why Project Manager cannot be a JSF. It is too generic. Project Managers can be found within…
There are over 6500 job descriptions listed at the Bureau of Labour Statistics. That’s quite a forest to wander through when trying to answer the age old question of, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” It used to be that we chose a career based upon our experiences of family and…
Imagine a whole country of job opportunities and career paths. The opportunities are sometimes elusive, and the paths are not always easily seen. When you turn 17 and are old enough to drive, you are given a vehicle and told to go make a career choice. You have limited fuel, limited funds to purchase more…
