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Proactivity

Soft Skills
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This test is designed to measure a candidate's drive to initiate action and make positive change, qualities that are essential for success in any field. By administering the Proactivity Test to your job candidates, you can easily identify which individuals have the proactivity and drive that your company needs.

The Proactivity Test at a glance

When to use: This test can be used at any stage of the hiring process but may be most relevant in an early stage when getting to know the candidate.

Example question: Candidates rate how well they can perform a set of activities on a scale from one to seven. This is an example: “How much do you agree with this statement? I proactively approach problems”.

Response time: 2 minutes.

Result: An easy-to-interpret score that is benchmarked against hundreds of other candidates!

The qualities of a candidate with high test scores

If you're looking for someone who responds actively to new situations, look no further than someone with a high score on the Proactivity Test. This type of person will most likely respond proactively to problems. Furthermore, they are willing to bring up meaningful improvements. This can be a valuable skill in any workplace. Recruiting somebody with strong proactivity can help to create a more advancing workplace overall.

Examples of roles that would be an optimal fit for a high-scoring candidate:

Doctors. Someone in this role needs to respond actively and quickly to all types of situations, especially emergencies.

Technical support specialist. Technical support specialists are responsible for identifying and troubleshooting technical issues, as well as assisting customers with technical problems. Proactivity is an important trait in this role, as it allows technical support specialists to take initiative and be proactive in their efforts to resolve technical issues.

Security guard. Someone in this role needs to actively bring up meaningful improvements in order to ensure maximum safety in different situations.

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