Big 5 Assessments – Page 8

Career advice

Why education providers need to look externally for careers advice support

Traditional careers advice is in disarray. But independent and commercial careers assessment tools can bridge the information gap. Good careers advice is absolutely essential to young people as they start to make decisions that will set them on the course…

Nikky Van Bommel
6th November 2019

News

Case study: Helping Manchester Growth Company look beyond the CV

Manchester Growth Company/GC Business Growth Hub The Growth Company is one of the largest employers in the region and has helped to generate hundreds of millions worth of investment and growth in the north-west and is dedicated to economic development,…

Nikky Van Bommel
17th October 2019

Career advice

Tools to get out of the wrong job… and onto the right career path

Many people are stuck in the wrong job and don’t quite know how to get into their ideal career. The first step lies in understanding your unique strengths, and there are tools that exist to help. The reality of work…

Nikky Van Bommel
15th October 2019

Candidates scoring

See behind a good impression

Good Impression bias, or Social Desirability bias, occurs in many different areas of life. It simply refers to an individual giving you answers based on what they think you would like to hear. This can potentially cause a lot of…

Nikky Van Bommel
26th September 2019

News

Big 5 Assessments at the Get Connected Business Expo

Big 5 Assessments will be presenting and exhibiting at Oxford Connected on 10 October at the Kassam Stadium. This one-day event aims to bring the regional business community together. It provides an opportunity for networking, seminars and advice, all whilst…

Nikky Van Bommel
26th September 2019

Candidates scoring

Cognitive Ability Testing – Are they as bright as they seem?

When hiring a candidate for a position in your workplace, it is important to get somebody who is the right ‘fit’. This means many things… Will their personality fit into the work environment? Do they have the knowledge and skills…

Nikky Van Bommel
29th July 2019

Score interpretation

How well do you know your candidates?

The hiring process can be stressful and daunting at the best of times. Finding the right candidates is a tricky process. We all know that people tell little white lies on their CVs, maybe exaggerate a little, in order to…

Nikky Van Bommel
29th July 2019

Career advice

How Can What Job Fits Me Support Your Practice?

With A-Level results day around the corner, it is important to think about careers. Yes, the word ‘career’ can be quite daunting if you’re fresh out of education and have no idea what to do with your life. But do…

Nikky Van Bommel
25th July 2019

Leadership

What makes a strong leader? How do you stack up?

Leadership skills are among the most sought after in any environment, both personal and professional, but it’s not always clear how to act in situations to get the very most out of the team around us. A good leader possesses…

Nikky Van Bommel
21st July 2019

News

Client of the month: Galloping Gourmet

We’ve started a new tradition here Big 5 Assessments of highlighting a “Client of the Month.” With so many fantastic customers, it’s hard to choose just one, but this months honour goes to (drum roll, please) …Galloping Gourmet (www. gallopinggourmet.co.uk) Now for…

Nikky Van Bommel
1st June 2019