In today's complex business environment it seems the candidate's "fit" into the organization is increasing in importance in determining their long-term success. We have found that assessment tools, when used as an integral part of the search process, provide great advantages. They help our clients understand how each candidate will fit in this specific position and into their culture. This increases the probability of attracting the right people - not the "best people" but the "people who best fit."

We have been using these types of tools for more than ten years. During this time we have kept up to date with the latest and most effective methods of assessment technology, and only work with tools that offer this. We use these tools to provide a quantitative evaluation of "fit" of each candidate by comparing the individual's style, motivations, brainpower and emotional maturity with that preferred in a specific position. When this approach is combined with the more traditional evaluation of skills, knowledge and experience, a more thorough screening process is applied.

While our process uses assessment tools to assist narrowing down the list of potential candidates, we will always believe these assessments are merely a portion of our search and evaluation process. In the final analysis it is our personal assessment skills - our ability to understand candidates' motivations, their families, attitudes, interests, and the other circumstances that control their decisions - and compare them to the unique opportunity within a client's organization, where we are most effective.

It is this balance - using state of the art technology coupled with judgment and insight that truly enables us to stand out. This is the foundation for our outstanding performance. We help you recruit the people who can make a significant contribution to your organization.

1862 Independence Square . Suite A . Atlanta, Georgia 30338
Phone 770-395-7225 . Fax 770-395-1090
Email lshoemaker@shoemakersearch.com