Pioneering
In the Pioneering Test, candidates are asked to rate how important pioneering is to them. For candidates who value pioneering, it is important that people use ideas and methods that have never been used before. This test helps you to evaluate whether hiring the candidate will increase the focus on pioneering in a team.
The Pioneering 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 important a value is to them on a scale from one to seven. This is an example of a question: "How important is Pioneering to you? For those who value pioneering, it is important that people use ideas and methods that have never been used before".
Response time: 2 minutes.
Result: An easy-to-interpret visualization that shows you how important pioneering is to the candidate.
The science behind this test
Organizations are shaped by the values and beliefs of their employees. Use the Pioneering Test to determine whether candidates can strengthen the pioneering aspect of your company's culture.
The Pioneering Test is part of the HiPeople Culture Add Inventory. The Culture Add Inventory is a collection of work values that measure an individual's contribution to culture. It is inspired by groundbreaking research such as Schwartz's Theory of Basic Human Values and the Organizational Culture Profiler, which was developed at Stanford University.
The HiPeople Culture Add Inventory is highly customizable, making it perfect for organizations that want to hire individuals who will positively add to their culture. To make the most of your Culture Add Assessment, we recommend using several values from the HiPeople Culture Add Inventory.
If you are interested in the science behind Culture Add, start with this scientific publication.
The qualities of a candidate with high test scores
A person who scores high on the Pioneering Test is always looking for new and innovative ways to do things. This type of person is not afraid of change, and they thrive in environments where they can experiment and take risks. They are value to be the first to try out new ideas, and their willingness to take risks tends to result in them being successful more often than not. If you are looking for someone who can help shape the culture of your team by bringing fresh perspectives and ideas, then hiring someone with a high score on the Pioneering Test is a good idea.
Can the pioneering culture add be leveraged to help a team at a particular time?
A team that lacks a pioneering culture may be hesitant to try new things and take risks. This can lead to stagnation and a lack of innovation. Hiring someone who deeply cares about pioneering would make a positive change by strengthening the teams pioneering culture. This would create an environment where people are encouraged to think outside the box, take risks, and experiment with new approaches. Ultimately, this would result in a more dynamic and innovative team that is better equipped to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace.
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