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Unlocking Sales Supremacy: The Hidden Power of Cognitive Ability
Understanding and harnessing cognitive ability is like finding the Holy Grail of sales success.
AJ Cheponis
Feb 263 min read


Unveiling the Precision of the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment (PI BA)
Dive into the world of Predictive Index's PI Behavioral Assessment™ (PI BA), a beacon of reliability and scientific prowess in the...
AJ Cheponis
Feb 29, 20244 min read


The Silent Saboteur: The Price of Ignoring Cognitive Ability
While various factors play into a successful hire, cognitive ability stands out as a beacon in the dark maze of recruitment.
AJ Cheponis
Oct 12, 20232 min read


Understanding Your Predictive Index Score
Understanding your Predictive Index scores can increase objectivity and help you gather data you wouldn’t glean from a typical interview.
AJ Cheponis
May 4, 20237 min read


How To Hire a Graphic Designer.
If you want a graphic designer who can make an immediate impact, you’ll need to understand the underlying traits they need to......
AJ Cheponis
Mar 29, 20226 min read


Why You Should Develop a Job Target
A Job Target is a set of behavioral and cognitive requirements for a specific job.
AJ Cheponis
Mar 23, 20222 min read

Is Education A Predictor Of Job Performance?
How important is education to an employer? That is, does one’s education predict job performance?
AJ Cheponis
Feb 11, 20223 min read


Can you be too smart for a job?
There is not a job in the world where being smart will be a hindrance.
AJ Cheponis
Oct 13, 20203 min read

DiSC vs. The Predictive Index
Here’s everything you need to know if you’re trying to decide between PI and DiSC.
AJ Cheponis
Jul 13, 20203 min read


Five ways cognitive ability can help increase sales performance.
Salespeople with higher cognitive ability can quickly learn and understand the features and benefits of new products or solutions.
AJ Cheponis
May 4, 20204 min read


Hiring smart: Easier said than done
When it comes to hiring, we all want the best, but what is this list of must-haves really doing for your organization?
AJ Cheponis
Apr 27, 20206 min read

Five ways cognitive ability can help increase sales performance
Sales people with higher cognitive ability can quickly learn and understand the features and benefits of new products or solutions.
AJ Cheponis
Dec 5, 20194 min read

Solving for ‘g’: Getting value from cognitive ability tests
General cognitive ability tests are used to assess a person’s learning ability and are among the best predictors of job success.
AJ Cheponis
Dec 3, 20192 min read

6 reasons to use cognitive tests for hiring
Use cognitive assessments to make sure your talent is able to learn fast and adapt to change.
AJ Cheponis
Sep 10, 20193 min read


How to write a job description
Writing a job description that leads to a great hire takes more than researching similar job postings or editing your past job listings.
AJ Cheponis
Feb 28, 20194 min read


The truth about grit
If you want the strongest predictor of performance, consider using a measure of general cognitive ability.
AJ Cheponis
Feb 21, 20195 min read
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