The Rorschach Test and its use in Recruiting
The knowledge of the characteristics of the personality of a candidate for the selection of the personnel of an organization is possible through a projective technique that allows choosing, with certain criteria of success, the appropriate person for a specific position in the company. Among projective techniques, the Rorschach test stands out. This is a […]
Are psychometric tests really effective?
Psychometric testing is a common part of the job interview process in many major companies, and even more companies from different countries are choosing to incorporate this type of testing into their selection processes because of the objectivity they possess. The list of large companies that successfully incorporated psychometric testing into their recruitment and selection […]
The Evolution of Psychometric Tests
A psychometric test is a standardized procedure designed to measure people’s behavior and describe it using scores or categories. The term “psychometric” comes from the Greek for the words mental and measurement. There are three main areas that psychometric testing explores: the individual’s abilities and aptitude for work and determining whether his or her personality […]
How to hire the right Salesperson
For many startups, hiring their first salesperson can be stressful, as there are many risks when hiring a seller. So, how and where do you start to find a good seller that suits your needs, without putting your reputation and investment at risk? When recruiting sales talent there are two recommended options, these are to […]
Leadership Tests in Recruiting
Leadership is an interesting construct that became very popular in the past 20 years. As the industry grew, questions like “Who is a good leader?” and “How to recognize a person with leadership skills?” became more and more common in the community. Reascherces, from different backgrounds, like psychology, sociology, and political science, tried to explain […]
Honesty and Ethics test for Recruiting
Honesty and Ethics testing, also known as “Integrity testing” started back in the ’80s when companies and managers noticed there is a need for predicting behavioral patterns at work. Integrity tests were first called the paper and pencil honesty tests because they were written as the name suggests, with paper and pen. Paper and pencil […]
Women in Technology
Women have played a fundamental role in computing and information technology, in the development of some of the key components of modern information technology. The contributions of women in technology include the creation of the first computer program, the invention of computer methods and devices, the development of programs that influence the functioning of today’s […]
Continuous IT Selection Processes as a Technique to Optimize Recruitment
These days, agility is an essential quality for staying competitive. This means being able to react quickly to changes the market imposes (or better yet, anticipate them). To achieve this, all company processes must allow managing changes quickly and efficiently. Many times, when agility is lost, it is necessary to hire a person to face […]
How much do developers make in Latin America?
For every IT recruiter and software development manager, it is essential to keep up with the salaries paid in the market. It allows putting the income expectations of candidates for programmer positions in perspective, budgeting the cost of hiring or for a project, and being willing to make a suitable offer. The following is a […]
Benefits of Using Evalart Programming Tests
Evaluating IT profiles, specifically, developers have always implied a complex process. Technical interviews are useful, but they tend to favor those candidates who know how to sell themselves best. Although knowing how to sell yourself is important, it is not one of the most important factors in a developer’s job. Theoretical written tests help but […]
