Using DISC Profile to Hire Right the First Time

by Jeannine Guerci on January 25, 2010

Companies face the inevitable problem of attrition if the hiring is not done properly. By using DISC assessment such problems can be prevented. An organization can hire the right candidate every time by understanding his/her psychology and personal behavior through a DISC profile.

Matching the candidate’s skills and qualifications with the required job is an important determining factor during the hiring process. However, this is not sufficient, since the candidate may leave the organization soon after employment if his behavioral style is not matched with the organizational culture. According to leading business magazine Harvard Business Review, 80% of employee turnover can be attributed to mistakes during the hiring process.

Using DISC Profile during Pre-Employment Testing
For determining the personality traits of the candidates, DISC assessment should be used during the pre-employment testing. DISC assessment involves a series of questions which are asked to the employees. Based on the answers, the candidate could be categorized in one of the four quadrant of DISC.

Normally, candidates do research on the prospective employer company and wear a mask during the interview. DISC profile effectively removes that mask and brings forth the real personality of the candidates.

For matching the candidates with the desired skills and work culture of the organization, DISC assessment is a useful model. Your Ultimate Success (YUS) has helped many hiring managers in knowing the real personality of the candidate during the interview and ensuring the right hire every time.

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