Customized Online Testing

2012

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History of the Work Styles Predictor (WSP®)?

• Online Testing to Help Identify Successful Performers for Entry-Level Jobs

• The WSP® Started in 2006 – Designed for Assessing Job Fit.

• Based on Over 30 Years of Research and Actual Employee Selection Programs.

• First Used in Retail Setting.• Today, The WSP® Versions are

Used in Many Industries such as:• Banking• Manufacturing• Customer Facing/Retail

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What can the WSP® do for you?

• The WSP Gives you…– Instant Results– Ability to identify successful

performers across a number of factors!

– Increased Productivity– Decreased Turnover

WSP® – Measures Characteristics in Job Success Pyramid

Job Success Pyramid Sample Competencies

• Technical Skills (i.e., Job Specific Skills) May Be Added Based Upon Needs

• Cooperating with Others• Focusing on Customers• Consistently Showing Teamwork

• Learning New Information Quickly• Applying Information Correctly • Solving Problems Effectively

• Conscientiousness• Arriving On Time for Work • Putting Forth Effort Throughout Workday• Operating in a Safe Manner

Dependability

Learning & Problem Solving

Interacting with Others

Technical Skills

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The Job Success Pyramid Underlies Most Entry-level Positions – as Shown in Job Analysis Research

The WSP® is The Total Solution

• The WSP® is Based Upon the Job Success Pyramid

• The WSP® is Tailored to Each Client• The WSP® is Tailored for Each Job/Job

Group• The WSP® is Validated Following EEO

Guidelines • The WSP® Report for Each Candidate

Includes TESTLinked™ Interview Questions

Job Success Pyramid

The WSP® Is the Best Solution for Selecting Entry-Level Employees Because:

Dependability

Learning & Problem Solving

Interacting with Others

Technical Skills

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WSP® Results – Overall PerformanceRetail – Customer Facing Positions

15.0%

73.0%

0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%

Red Yellow and Green

Percent Evaluated High Quality Employees

− 73% of Employees Who Scored High On the WSP® Were Evaluated As High Performing Employees

− Only 15% of Employees Who Scored Low On the WSP® Were Evaluated As High Performing Employees

Nearly Five Times More High Performing Employees identified using the WSP® !

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Questions & Answers

Q & A’s How Do Applicants Access the WSP®?• On Any Computer (Mac or PC) with High-speed Internet Access (Any Browser).Does the WSP® Have to be Proctored?• No, But We Recommend Conducting the WSP® at a Company Site, to Ensure the Applicant is the

Only Person Answering the WSP® Questions.How Many Factors Are Typically Included in the WSP®?• Five to Seven Job-Related Factors (Identified Through Initial Job Analysis).How Many Questions Does a Typical the WSP® Include?• 60-70.How Long Does the WSP® Normally Take to Complete?• 30-35 Minutes.How Quickly Can You Get My Company up and Running on the WSP®?• 2–4 Weeks.Is There Ongoing Customer Support Following Roll-out?• Yes, Support Personnel Available by Telephone or Email to Assist You (Same Business Day).Are There Options for Customizing the WSP®?• Yes, We Can Tailor The Look (Logo, Coloring, etc.) to Match Your Company’s Profile. There Are Also

Options to Customize Wording for Instructions, Processes, Qualifying Scores, etc.7