Hire-Intelligence Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Hire-Intelligence different from other assessments?

Hire-Intelligence uses Artificial Intelligence and probing technology to dynamically learn the individual behavior of each candidate. It customizes subsequent questions based on the answers that are given to previous questions by the candidate to better gain insight into the candidate's behaviors and way of thinking. Hire-Intelligence also creates a customized Interview Guide for each candidate in this way. The questions are created organically as the candidate completes the assessment. The hiring manager can be assured that the candidate will find the questions relevant, probing and pertinent to the assessment that they completed.

How do I know the test results I receive from Hire-Intelligence are valid?

Hire-Intelligence has undergone intensive statistical analysis by Dr. Paula Caligiuri, Director, Center for Human Resource Strategy, Rutgers University (Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, industrial/organizational psychology) for adverse impact, reliability and test-re-test reliability. Additionally, Hire-Intelligence is regularly reviewed by a Human Resources attorney for legal appropriateness and correctness according to applicable state and national hiring laws and ethics. For more information, please click here.

How long does it take to complete the Hire Intelligence Assessment?

The time it takes to complete the assessment will vary from candidate to candidate. All candidates are asked the same 186 core questions and then the system uses Artificial Intelligence to probe the candidate further on areas of behavioral extremes. Therefore, no two assessments are exactly alike. Most candidates will complete the assessment in 20-45 minutes, depending upon the candidate and the number of probing questions that they are given to answer.

What is a Job Profile?

Using Hire-Intelligence, a Job Profile is created by analyzing top performers and/or low performers within each position. Common behavioral traits which each individual possesses, called .Critical Success Factors. and .Critical Failure Factors. are developed based on the analysis. These are used to assist Hiring Managers when recruiting for openings for this position. Understanding what behavioral characteristics contribute within a position and which characteristics do not, better position hiring managers to choose candidates with those attributes best suited to the job. Job Profiles are sold separately from assessment bundles, but are included with a Hire-Intelligence license.

What is a Job-Specific Assessment?

A Job-Specific Assessment is a shortened version of Hire-Intelligence, customized to fit the behavioral characteristics that are determined to be specific and crucial to your job position, competencies and functions. For example: A Sales Executive position might require a candidate who possesses behavioral characteristics such as: Assertiveness, Boldness, Outgoingness, Confidence and Sociability. An Accounting Consultant might require such characteristics as: Self-Sufficiency, Practicality, Conscientiousness, Discipline and Cautiousness. By analyzing top performers within each position, we determine which characteristics are appropriate and applicable and create a shortened version which is right for each job. To learn more about Hire-Intelligence Job-Specific Assessments visit the Job-Specific Assessments Page. 

How long will I have access to my data?

The data which you input into Hire-Intelligence, as well as all assessment results, are your property. We provide online access to your data through the Hire-Intelligence online portal. If your account is dormant, that is if you have no unused assessments and have not re-purchased for a period of 180 days, we will give you 30 days notice and then send you a download of your data on a CD or other electronic medium.

How do I arrange a demonstration of the Hire-Intelligence system?

There is an online demo of the Hire-Intelligence system at our website, www.hire-intelligence.com. You can also arrange for a live demonstration of the Hire-Intelligence system by calling 1-800-385-1993.

What is Stack Ranking

Stack Ranking allows users to sort candidates and rank them in a variety of different ways, based on the behavioral characteristics that are most important. For example, if you were looking for a Sales Representative and you had 12 candidates who had taken the Hire-Intelligence Assessment, you could ask the system to sort those candidates for you based on a ranking of the following:

1. Achievement
2. Confidence
3. Tenacity
4. Discipline
5. Assertiveness

Hire-Intelligence would sort all 12 candidates, according to the criteria that you specified and would deliver a report to you, ranking all 12 candidates based on their Hire-Intelligence scores on the above listed behavioral characteristics.

Do you offer different types of assessments?

Hire-Intelligence offers 4 different types of evaluations: Sales, Management, Individual Contributor (for those not in Sales or Customer-facing jobs), and our Customizable Express Evaluation, which allows us to evaluate candidates for specific behaviors pertinent to the job functions and requirements.

When should I consider upgrading to a Hire-Intelligence license?

An annual license allows unlimited use of the Hire-Intelligence assessments, as well as access to Job Profiles and Job-Specific Assessments. The decision should be based on an evaluation of how many hires you make during a year, the number of candidates you will test, and your requirements for using Job Profiles and Job-Specific Assessments. Our staff will be happy to assist you in making this evaluation. Please call 1-800-385-1993.

How do I use Hire-Intelligence to evaluate one candidate vs. another?

The best way is to purchase our Stack Ranking Feature, which allows you to compare candidate's behavioral characteristics and stack- rank them against other candidates at the touch of a button. You, the hiring manager, choose which behavioral characteristics are the most important for the job in question and Hire-Intelligence does the rest with the data that it collects and mines on your candidates.