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The Ugly Underbelly of Hiring For Cultural Fit

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
December 9, 2019

Hiring for cultural fit gets a lot of attention these days. The premise behind it makes a lot of sense. But the focus on fitting your people into a preconceived culture has a dark underbelly that can manifest in lower engagement, productivity, and profit.

Killing Bias in Hiring with the Core Values Index

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
December 2, 2019

One of the most underrated advantages of the Core Values Index psychometric assessment is its ability to significantly decrease the influence of bias in the hiring process.

What Your Reaction to Conflict Reveals About Your Psychometric Profile

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
November 25, 2019

Learning how to recognize your conflict responses and acting in a constructive manner based on your profile is what it means to become mature in your Core Values Index profile.

Effective Communication Using the Core Values Index Psychometric Assessment

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
November 18, 2019

There are two sides to every story: the one you think you're telling, and the one the other person thinks they're hearing.

Dedicated Courage: A Psychometric Profile of Harriet Tubman

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
November 11, 2019

We have a history of Harriet Tubman's trials and accomplishments, but what do we know about the woman herself? We analyze her history and actions to produce a psychometric profile of what may be America's most inspirational icon of personal freedom (and all-around badass).

The 2019 Mega List: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Core Values Index Assessment

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
November 4, 2019

The Core Values Index psychometric assessment has something of value for everyone. We have assembled a mega collection of CVI articles that can inspire you, motivate you, inform you, and empower you.

HOWTO: Improve the Job You Have With the CVI

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
October 28, 2019

We've written a lot on this blog about how to find the best job or career for you. But what if you already have a job and don't want to change? Is there anything the CVI can do to help you improve the job you already have?

From Black and White to Technicolor: Before and After the CVI

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
October 21, 2019

Before I took the Core Values Index psychometric assessment, I often thought of myself in the simplistic terms of left-brained, introverted, logical and non-creative. Oh, was I wrong.

How Will a Recession Impact Your Employment Strategy?

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
October 14, 2019

Whether you are in the C-suite of a Fortune 500 company or you're just an individual trying to keep the rent paid, what is your strategy for navigating a possible change in the job market?

Dungeons & Dragons and Psychometric Assessments?

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
October 7, 2019

Dungeons & Dragons has seen a remarkable resurgence in recent years and is more popular than ever. Anyone who has played D&D has used psychometric profiles to slay dragons and get the gold without ever realizing it.

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