October 8, 2025

Why Skills-Based Testing Wins with Candidates and Hiring Managers   Last summer, I encouraged my son – a college student and passionate cross-country runner – to apply for a job at a major retailer specializing in running gear. He knows running shoes inside and out and would have been a perfect fit: knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and...

September 29, 2025

Part II of a Two-Part Series: Understanding Job Fit From the Employee’s Perspective One summer during college, I needed a job. With a recession in full swing, I finally landed a position as a busboy – something I’d never done before. I was hired on the spot, given a five-minute crash course, and thrown into...

September 18, 2025

Why Today’s Pre-Hire Tests Still Miss the Mark Recently, I asked AI, “What are the most common types of pre-hire tests?” The answer? Disappointing. The results sounded like they were pulled from a 1970s HR handbook. Sure, the delivery methods have changed – no more paper and pencils – but the types of tests haven’t....