Q: How do I get started?
Q: How many assessments should I purchase?
A: Purchase one job assessment for each position you need to fill, and one Person assessment for each job candidate you are interviewing.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: The JPEA costs $50 for each position you are filling, plus $100 for each candidate taking the assessment. It's a small investment that will pay big dividends over the long term, especially when compared to the cost of making the wrong hire.
Q: What's involved in the process?
A: You have at least two options. The first and recommended option is to have a top performer currently in the job complete it because he/she probably knows what it takes to be successful. If the job is vacant, and no former job holder is still with you, or if this is a newly-created position, the most “appropriate” person is the one to whom the successful candidate will report.
A: No. It simply means that this person will likely use a significant amount of energy to complete his or her tasks. That does not mean that they won't like the job or be productive in it. Instead, it means that at the end of most days, they will have paid a significant price in terms of creative and productive energy for the contributions made. It also means that you, as an employer, will want to think about providing additional support in areas where this person expends that energy.
Q: Does the fact that a candidate’s JPEA results indicate that he/she might be a “perfect fit” with this job mean that I should hire him/her?
A: Yes. The JPEA permits a one-to-one comparison between known job requirements and the jobseekers' preferences in ten (10) work-related areas, thereby identifying areas of work that are likely to be the most energizing or least draining and produce the most effective results. The JPEA identifies the “goodness of fit” between the preferences of the individual and the behavioral requirements of the job.
A: Yes. Through the JPEA, you have the opportunity to provide the support employees need to meet the challenges they face in their jobs. The results of the comparison reveals how well employee's preferences are aligned with the demands of their jobs. You can use the results to identify areas in which they need additional support to improve their performance.
Q: What if I need more help with staff issues?
For over 20 years, the JPEA has demonstrated impressive reliability. Read more about the science behind the JPEA.