"The behavior assessment automatically generates specific interview questions."

A well-constructed, behavior-based evaluation profile can be extremely valuable in selecting a candidate who will fit well within your organization. To discuss the importance of such a tool, we interviewed Marc Blessing, vice president of corporate development for Management Recruiters International, Inc.

Network: Why is a profile focused on behavior traits important in the selection process?

Blessing: In almost all cases, it gives you accelerated insight concerning the makeup of the individual, helping you make a more intelligent and informed hiring decision. For
the hiring manager, it describes essential traits and characteristics that should contribute to job success.

Network: How effective is the behavior profile assessment evaluation?

Blessing: Research has shown that the single most effective way to screen talent questions. is through structured, behavior based interviews. It definitely has a positive effect on turnover, productivity and compatibility and the number of candidates to be interviewed for the opening. It confirms the facts and impressions uncovered in the interview and reference checks.

Network: Management Recruiters International uses the SelecSys™ evaluation program. What makes it different from the others?

Blessing: SelecSys is unique in that it involves the interview process with the evaluation. By this, I mean the behavior assessment automatically generates specific interview questions based on the traits expressed by the candidate. It takes profiling to another level.

Network: To get the proper match, aren't the company's traits and characteristics important, too?

Blessing: Absolutely, at MRI, before we begin the search, we conduct a Job Profile Survey that idea or the position - ones that company job experts believe are necessary for success within the organization. Normally, this survey is completed by those who will interview the candidates.

Network: Where can a person get more information about SelecSys?

Blessing: All you have to do is call your MRI account executive who will be glad to discuss the program.