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Proactivity

Assesses candidate's ability in identifying opportunities, solving problems proactively, and driving positive change within teams.

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Type
Soft skills
Time
2 min
Level
Basic
Languages
English
Spanish
German
French

Proactivity test: identifying and driving change

Take your hiring process to the next level with the Proactivity Test. This assessment is designed to uncover candidates who not only identify opportunities but also propose solutions and drive positive change. It ensures your team is equipped with high-caliber professionals committed to continuous improvement and success.

Unique features of the Proactivity test

  • Targeted evaluation: Focuses specifically on a candidate's ability to take initiative and propose innovative solutions.
  • Insightful screening tool: Perfect for early-stage candidate screening, saving time and resources in the hiring process.
  • Driven by expert insights: Developed with input from industry leaders, ensuring a relevant and effective assessment.
  • Quantifiable results: Offers clear, actionable insights that help in making informed hiring decisions.
  • Positive candidate experience: Reflects real-world challenges by engaging candidates with thoughtful scenarios.

Topics covered in the Proactivity pre-screening assessment

This proactivity screening assessment dives into the following critical areas:

  • Problem-solving: Evaluates the ability to proactively approach and solve problems.
  • Initiative-taking: Assesses a willingness to take the lead and propose solutions before issues escalate.
  • Commitment to improvement: Tests for a continuous drive towards personal and team betterment.
  • Positive change: Looks at the capability to enact and motivate others towards positive organizational change.
  • Team collaboration: Measures how well a candidate collaborates with others to achieve success.

Best use of the Proactivity test

This test is an excellent choice for evaluating candidates across a range of roles, particularly where initiative and adaptability are key, including:

  • Project managers: Ideal for assessing a proactive approach to problem-solving and opportunity identification in project management.
  • Operations managers: Perfect for candidates expected to continuously improve operational efficiency.
  • Product developers: Suitable for identifying those who actively seek out and implement innovations.
  • Customer success managers: Great for evaluating the commitment to proactively ensure customer satisfaction and improvement.
  • Sales representatives: Essential for those in roles requiring an initiative to adapt strategies and improve client relationships.

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Tiera Dobbins

Talent Acquisition Services & Operations Manager

Sarah Garner

Director of Recruitment and Outreach

Prem Kumar

Talent Acquisition Manager - Recruitment & Employer Branding

Alex Anderson

Learning & Development Specialist

Maximilian Rauschen

Head of Talent Acquisition

Matthias Schmeisser

Global Senior Director, Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

Charlie Boyle

Senior Lead, Talent Acquisition Policy, Operations & Technology

Janna Karwaski

Senior Director of Workforce Optimization