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Searching for employment can be a stressful, challenging and yet exciting time in a person’s life. Whether you’re looking for your first job or your fifth career change, embarking upon a new employment adventure can mark the beginning of a stimulating and rewarding new chapter in life.



However, with the current challenging economic conditions and highly competitive job market, this process is tougher and in many ways more stressful. The stakes are higher than they’ve ever been. It is more important than ever to bring forward and showcase your talents, strengths and passions as a desirable employee in order to increase your chances of being noticed — and hired.

It helps to know where you might be lagging a bit behind so that you can develop yourself in those crucial areas where you might need some work. Doing so might be the difference between being hired or passed by.

There are certain characteristics that almost all employers seek out in their work force: dependability, dedication, willingness to be a team player, a positive attitude, being a self-starter, having a proven performance and track record, a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Other attributes many employers value are a good education, strong leadership abilities, creativity, being a problem-solver, having a commitment to bettering oneself and staying informed about all the latest in one’s chosen field.

If you’ve been out of the job market for a while or haven’t had to interview for a position in years, in some cases it is difficult to be sure what areas you are solid in, and what areas might need some work. Fortunately there are services available that can help you to get a handle on your current situation in an objective way, and be able to know exactly what skills are needed and valued for the type of work you are seeking. This will afford you the insight and self-awareness needed to be able to develop and effectively grow in those areas where you might be lagging.

If you’ve been searching for a job on the Internet, you are probably seen the words Exact Hire in more than a few URLs. They run a suite of software used by employers to manage applicants, and many of the applications filled out on the Internet run through their system. In addition to helping companies find candidates, they offer an Employee Assessment option, which will provide this valuable service for the job seeker. Exact Hire can help you to receive clarity about the skills and talents that are most prized and valued in your chosen field so that you can get yourself up to speed. This will greatly increase your value as a job candidate, thereby increasing your chances of being hired.

Through this program you will learn the key traits of top performers in your field, spot your own areas of concern, become aware of potential interview questions you could be asked and also be able to evaluate your own behavioral, cognitive or skill-based traits.

There is a distinction between “testing” and “assessment.” With the assessment program, there is a much richer analysis of you as a prospective candidate. This program can also be used by employers looking to expand and improve their existing staff.

Gaining insight and self-awareness can be very beneficial, and it often leads to increased success and satisfaction in life.

Whether employers are using the Exact Hire Assessment Program to evaluate their existing work force, or potential new hires are using it to make themselves a more appealing prospect, the net result is better-prepared and better performing employees. In the work force, this translates to a greater chance of a harmonious fit between the job candidate and their job, between employer and employee. When it comes to efficiency and harmony in the work force, this is a win-win for all concerned.

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