Assessments

An assessment is an in-depth evaluation of a candidate’s skills and potential. It is based on the observation of behaviors through various exercises, tests and simulations.

 

When to use an assessment?

An assessment can be used in different situations:

  • In anticipation of a job offer:

    For example, when two candidates are selected for a position and a final choice has to be made;

 

  • For internal development purposes:

    To verify that the employee’s skills and abilities are in line with a new position, and to develop their skills accordingly, if necessary.

 

  • To evaluate the potential of a candidate

    as part of the company’s « talent management ».

 

What is the assessment process like?

An assessment consists of 4 successive steps:

– Definition of the objectives and context of the assessment together with the client. Building a portfolio of personal and professional skills to be investigated in the candidate. This step is crucial and requires strong investment from the client.

– The assessment center itself: it can be complete (one day) or « light » (half a day); depending on the client’s request, it includes some or all of the following elements: mail sorting followed by the preparation and presentation of an action plan; preparation and implementation of a role-playing game; self-assessment; debriefing of the test.

– The drafting of a written report: it is composed of a general matrix representing the candidate’s profile with the evaluation of each investigated skill; a summary of the candidate’s strengths and points of improvement, followed by recommendations; a detailed focus on each essential skill sought in the candidate; the areas of development areas to be prioritized for the candidate in relation to the position.

– Feedback to the client and the candidate

 

An assessment aimed at developing an employee’s skills can be followed by a development plan, if the recommendations made conclude that this step is necessary.

The assessment within the framework of the finalization of a recruitment, can be followed by a coaching, with the aim of accompanying the new employee in their new position.

 

What does an assessment provide?

– A complete and precise mapping of the candidate’s skills and potential

– A reliable evaluation, based on concrete observations, through simulations

– An assessment that is totally in line with your challenges

– Conclusions that allow you to build development paths for the candidate