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Psychometric Profiles of Two Serial Killers

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
April 15, 2024

People often ask us about the likely Core Values Index™ profile of various career tracks. A surprising question we sometimes get though, is, "What's the CVI profile of a serial killer?"

The Key To Your Success: Relationships vs Transactions

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
September 11, 2023

I spoke with a client recently about their sales process. Based on their data, their top-notch sales team has a high percentage of prospects end up becoming paying customers. I wanted to know where they get the 'juice' that makes their sales effort so effective.

What Do You Have In Common With These Famous People?

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
July 3, 2023

We have written profiles of several famous people and a few fictional ones, too. The goal is to analyze their personality and describe their likely Core Values Index profile. What do you have in common with these famous people?

ChatGPT, Psychometric Assessments, and Ethical Hiring

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
June 26, 2023

ChatGPT and other AI services are getting a lot of attention lately. We wanted to see what ChatGPT had to say about about hiring in general and the ethics of using psychometric assessments in particular. The results may surprise you.

The History of the CVI

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
December 26, 2022

Lynn Ellsworth Taylor created the Core Values Index psychometric assessment to provide an answer to that age-old question, "What is my purpose?" Learn about Mr. Taylor and discover the history behind the world's most accurate and reliable psychometric assessment.

Finding My Professional Path: An Interview with Jeff Jarchow

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
October 24, 2022

After work in strengths (StrengthsFinders), motivations (MCode), collaboration type (mPact), content (YouScience), spiritual gifts, personality (Myers-Briggs & Big Five), and a two day deep dive LifePlan, Jeff lacked something. 'I didn't have my why.'

Q&A About Relationships and the Core Values Index

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
August 29, 2022

Can the Core Values Index psychometric assessment and personality test be used to help married couples in relationship counseling? Can the CVI improve your odds of finding and keeping the perfect partner? We find out.

The Psychometric Profile of Action Heroes: Using the Core Values Index Without Even Knowing It

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
May 9, 2022

It's highly doubtful that the writers of John Wick or Ferris Bueller's Day Off had any clue of the CVI's existence or how it works, yet their characters magically fit certain psychometric profiles to perfectly serve the story.

Career Validation: A Profile of Real Estate Broker and Coach, Andi Blackwell

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
April 25, 2022

We interviewed real estate broker and coach, Andi Blackwell, before and after taking the Core Values Index psychometric assessment, and learned the value of pursuing the career that suits you best.

What is Best For My Clients is What is Best For Me: A CVI Success Story

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
November 29, 2021

We interviewed mortgage broker Gary Boyer before and after taking the Core Values Index psychometric assessment, and discovered the reason why he has been so successful.

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