Job Assessment: Build the Foundation for Smarter Hiring
A Simple Tool. A Powerful Foundation. A Proven Process.
Why Most Hiring Decisions Miss the Mark
Hiring isn’t easy, and traditional methods often set you up for failure. Here’s why:
1. Job Descriptions Don’t Tell the Whole Story
They focus on tasks and skills but fail to define the person who will succeed in the role.
2. Assumptions Lead to Mis-Hires
Business owners, team leaders, or anyone tasked with hiring often rely on intuition or assumptions about what makes someone a good fit, and these guesses are often wrong.
3. Misaligned Expectations Create Turnover
Research shows that 46% of new hires fail within 18 months, often because their natural behaviors don’t align with the job’s true demands.
The result? Frustration, wasted resources, and teams that don’t perform at their best.
The good news is: there’s a better way to hire, and it starts with science.
How We Use This Tool to Transform Hiring
The Job Assessment is not a magic bullet—it’s one critical step in a larger sequence that ensures hiring success. Here’s how we integrate it into our process:
Step 1: Define Success with Precision
Using the Job Assessment, we scientifically model the exact behavioral and cognitive requirements for each role at your company.
Step 2: Build Your Job Target
We create a customized “blueprint” for success—a clear profile of what the ideal candidate looks like based on data, not assumptions.
Step 3: Develop Accurate Job Ads
Using insights from your Job Target, we craft job ads that attract candidates who are naturally aligned with your role.
Step 4: Evaluate Candidates Objectively
Compare candidates’ behavioral traits and cognitive abilities against your Job Target to identify those most likely to excel.
Step 5: Optimize Talent Beyond Hiring
Leverage Job Targets for coaching, career-pathing, succession planning, and team optimization across your organization.
The result? A hiring process that’s not only smarter but also repeatable and scalable.
Why Starting with Science Matters
Hiring without data is like driving blindfolded—you’re bound to crash eventually. The Job Assessment removes guesswork from hiring by providing objective insights into what each role truly requires.
Here’s why this matters:
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Without an accurate understanding of job requirements, every other step—job ads, interviews, candidate selection—is built on shaky ground.
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Even experts in psychology often get it wrong without tools like this because assumptions miss critical nuances about what behaviors lead to success.
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Mis-hires are expensive—not just financially but also in terms of team morale and productivity.
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When used correctly (with our guidance), this tool gives you clarity, confidence, and control over your hiring process.
Do You Know Exactly What Behaviors And Cognitive Abilities Are Required For Success In A Specific Role At Your Company?
Most businesses don’t—and that’s where things start to go wrong.
The Job Assessment is a scientifically validated tool that provides absolute clarity about what a job truly requires. It’s not a guess, an assumption, or a gut feeling—it’s data-driven accuracy. When used correctly, it becomes the foundation for building better teams, reducing mis-hires, and optimizing your talent strategy.
But here’s the key: this tool is just one step in a larger process. That’s where we come in. At Straightline Consulting Group, we help you integrate this tool into a proven hiring framework that ensures you don’t just hire people—you hire the right people.
What Is the Job Assessment?
The Job Assessment is a simple yet powerful tool designed to identify the precise behavioral traits and cognitive abilities required for success in any role at your company.
Here’s What It Does:
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Behavioral Traits: Defines the natural drives (e.g., assertiveness, attention to detail, adaptability) that align with the role's demands.
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Cognitive Abilities: Measures problem-solving skills, learning speed, and mental capacity needed for success.
Think of it as creating an X-ray of the role itself—a clear and objective model of what success looks like in your unique organization.
Why It Works:
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It’s based on decades of research from The Predictive Index®.
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It eliminates guesswork and bias by focusing on measurable traits.
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It provides deadly accurate results when used as part of our proven hiring process.
Key Benefits of Using Our PI Job Assessment Tool
When integrated into our proven framework, this tool delivers measurable results:
Here’s What You’ll Gain:
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Smarter Hiring Decisions:
Identify candidates who are naturally aligned with the role’s demands.
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Reduced Turnover:
Hire people who thrive in their roles—and stick around longer.
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Increased Team Performance:
Build teams where everyone is in the right seat.
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Legal Protection:
Our EEOC-compliant process reduces bias and protects against potential lawsuits.
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A Stronger Employer Brand:
Attract top talent by showing candidates you’re serious about finding the right fit.
It’s Not Just About Hiring
The insights from our Job Assessment tool go far beyond hiring new employees; they’re a cornerstone of effective talent optimization across your entire organization.
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Career-pathing: Align employees’ strengths with future growth opportunities.
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Succession Planning: Identify future leaders based on objective data.​
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Coaching & Development: Help employees thrive by tailoring development plans to their natural drives.
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Team Building: Ensure every team member is in the right seat for maximum impact.
Successful organizations know that talent optimization doesn’t end after onboarding, it’s an ongoing strategy for growth.
Why Straightline Consulting Group?
At Straightline Consulting Group, we know that every business problem is ultimately a people problem—and we’re here to help you solve it.
Our expertise lies in integrating powerful tools like the Job Assessment into a broader framework that ensures long-term success. We don’t just hand you tools, we guide you through every step of using them effectively so you can build high-performing teams and achieve your business goals.
When you work with us, you’re not just getting tools—you’re getting a partner committed to helping your business thrive.
