Why Are Energy Companies Calling About Skills Testing?

Yesterday I rec'd a call from an Energy Company that says they need big time help! What help? Well, they freely admitted that the energy industry is way behind the times when it comes to job skill testing and job fit.
They were looking for a test that helps them know if their current and new employees have the skills needed for the position. I thought that it might be a long drawn out process but they were ready to jump on this and get the ball rolling. What they would have spent, to the tune of about $2,500 per manager, they could get for about 450.00 and with consultation included. They did a Google search and found http://www.super-solutions.com/ , talked to Austin Helsel, a consultant and was happy with the direction they rec'd.

Free samples are available to see what was sent to them which included the following

competency manager development
competency manager selection
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Austin Helsel, Consultant

ahelsel@onlinehiringsolutions.com

Have You Tried Our Google Search Tool ?

Type in the word Interviewing or pre-employment testing. Look at all the great content you have at your fingertips. I personally love Google and all it does to help us find things. Let me know if you are searching for something that it does not provide for you when it comes to job fit, hiring employees, managing people, skill testing and assessments.

What's Your Most Burning Question About Pre-Employment Tests?

More and more companies are using pre-employment tests because of the difficulty in finding good employees. If you are using assessments or would like to, what is your top question, comment or concern about employment tests?

Every Company Needs Hiring Help

Yesterday a new client came on board that I mentioned a few weeks ago. An Oil Well company. They need big time help with screening potential employees and actually finding enough workers.

Interestingly enough,they need people who can read a ruler, and be able to do a little math.

Using Skills Clues, an inexpensive assessment test, they will increase their success immediately.

I am excited for them. They have never used skill testing before. I will keep you posted on the progress!

Free Webinar Coming May 15th, 11am est.

Hello again!

If you can spare 60 minutes, this live online "webinar" will be very helpful to you.


“Good selection takes more than a gut feeling. These tools have been a tremendous support in hiring the right person and have helped us uncover lots of red and yellow flags. The cost of hiring the wrong person far exceeds the costs of a few validated tools.”

Who Should Attend? Anyone who interviews or hires employees

What You Will Learn:

How to slash hiring costs by over 50%
The real difference between screening & assessment tools
Why 90% of the top companies use assessments
How to hire skilled employees who fit the job, team and company

Bonuses For Early Bird Registration
[Register by May 13th]

Free Interview/Selection Skill Builder - 12 page guide
Free JobClues Report - Specific to your company [$47.00 value]
Free “Interview Questions You Can And Cannot Ask” Guide

RSVP: Austin Helsel or ahelsel@onlinehiringsolutions.com
1-800-803-4303

SLTI???????????

With all the buzz words we have to remember, my head is buzzing!

SLTI stands for "Strategic Leadership Type Indicator"

We just rec'd a call from a large company who found us on the internet and that is exactly what he was looking for.

A strategy NOT a style. You can get a quick read [just 2 pages with graphs] on this if leadership is of interest to you. http://www.super-solutions.com/documents/SLTI_000.pdf

I did notice the phone number on the sheet is in need of an update. The correct number is

1-800-803-4303. The website is still www.super-solutions.com

Free Online "Webinar" on DISC

There is going to be a free 60 minute class on DISC May 1st at 11am est. The focus will be on learning how to use DISC for team building. The sign up link is below. I believe only 10 people can get on at a time and I know 4 of those seats are taken. It's all live and online right from your computer. Go here http://www.super-solutions.com/RegistrationForm-DISCTeamBuilding.asp

Firing Employees

I just read some good information on "firing employees". I found it on BNET where they have really helpful articles on a variety of topics. Here is the one on firing employees.
http://www.bnet.com/2403-13056_23-59303.html?promo=713&tag=nl.e713

Also, a free interviewing guide can be downloaded at this link.
http://www.kickstartcart.com/app/netcart.asp?MerchantID=37174&ProductID=2152395

and more information at www.super-solutions.com

What Are DISC Profiles? {And Free Sample Report}

I just rec'd an email requesting some info on DISC. Bill wants to do some assessments on himself and some employees. Why? What is trying to figure out or discover? Well, lets start with what is DISC?

DISC is an assessment. DISC helps you understand why you do what you do. It also helps you understand and appreciate others around you.

One of the strengths of doing a DISC profile is its ability to to describe a persons behavioral approach, work environment, how they like to be communicated to, their strengths and areas needing improvement.

For now, and to keep this short, I will give you the 4 basic behaviors and see if you can identify which one you might be. Having said that, we all have some of each in us, it's just that one tends to be more "you" than the others. You can be high or low in each of these areas.

This is an overview and by no means complete.

D= Dominance- Desires to attain goals. Decisive, Innovative, Positive and Strong

I= Influencer- Extroverted, Motivating, Expressive, Convincing, Upbeat, Sociable

S= Steadiness-Rigid, Systematic, Reluctant to change, Consistent, Composed, Relaxed

C= C0mpliant-meticulous, Precise, Quality driven, Accurate, Prudent, Diplomatic

That may be the shortest version of DISC you will ever see. I could write on this for days but I also like to keep things simple and to the point.

I am a "D" and that was my goal! Yea, I did it. Hit my goal.

Free Sample Report.

Now think about this, which one are you? Can you tell from the descriptions above?
Would you like a sample report showing you quite a bit more detail in a 14 page report?
Here it is http://www.super-solutions.com/p4-behavioral.asp You'll love this.

If you would like more help on this, blog your question here or call me 800- 803-4303 and ask for Austin.

Wait til you watch this video! Wow!!

It's only a few minutes long but talk about making you think??? I'd love to hear your comments.
http://www.super-solutions.com/video/didyouknow.wmv

Pre-employment Testing For Oil Well Companies?

Well, we know that oil and water don't mix but what about pre employment testing mixing with oil companies? It's 10 am here in Amish Country and because of the vastness of the internet and some Google ad campaigns, an oil well company found out about us and needs some testing for office skills. These are fun calls for me because I know how much money the oil company will save on getting a great "job fit" using skill assessment tests.

There are 2 kinds of tests, one is a simulation in excel, word, power point, etc. and the other one is a series of multiple choice questions which costs less.

So, oil and employment testing do mix and mix very well. Here is a link that gives some more information http://www.super-solutions.com/OfficeSkillsTesting.asp

Home Builders Calling

I am always thrilled at all the different industries we have the honor of helping with the hiring process. Today we rec'd a request for a free CLUES assessment test that can test for cognitive, personality and attitude. It's fast, reliable and inexpensive. If you need to hire someone and would like a sample or one specifically for a possible new hire, just let me know.
Austin at 800 803 4303 est.
http://www.super-solutions.com/PreEmploymentTests.asp

Just rec'd a call from a College

Are you going to be hiring employees soon? If so, you might want to get a sample report of the specific job you are hiring for.

The college that called just a few minutes ago needs people with good computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. I pointed her to 2 choices. One is a multiple choice test and the other is an actual simulation, taking the test using the product. One is less expensive than the other. You can learn more about these skill tests on the following site and ask any question. http://www.super-solutions.com/OfficeSkillsTesting.asp

Call me if you'd like. Austin at 1-800-803-4303

Tip To Keep You Safe.

If you are new to pre-employment testing for potential employees, one thing you must know is that you must treat them all the same. This will keep you safe with the law. If you give a test to one candidate, do it for all.

Free Resources For Hiring

Greeting and Thanks for stopping by. Here is a link for those who interview candidates for jobs. http://www.super-solutions.com/interviewing-iq.asp

It will test Your IQ for hiring people. It's fun and free. Enjoy.

If you need a benchmark for a job and haven't created one yet you can do it here, http://www.super-solutions.com/job-profile-worksheet.asp.

This Blog it to help and inform you when it comes to hiring the best person for the job.

I will be offering all kinds of help and valuable articles as we move forward.