Identifying exceptional talent through Executive Search
Referencing
Appointing a candidate whose background reveals significant shortcomings can seriously damage the reputation of a business. We provide a dedicated reference service that is designed to complement and enhance our core search capability. Every major board appointment candidate is the subject of a rigorous and thoughtful reference check that includes:
- talking formally to named referees
- talking informally to unnamed referees and business contacts that we have identified using our extensive internal database. The reference can either be attributable or non-attributable, depending on the situation
- an internet and international media search of all published information
- a full psychometric profile and skills assessment, if required
- confirm all directorships and check for disqualifications
- confirm all academic and professional qualifications, including professional memberships
The reference is summarised and included in the shortlist pack that clients receive for each candidate. It provides an additional insight into the candidates' management style and capability that is not always possible to uncover at interview. It also sheds further light on candidates' personal style, character and motivation.
Furthermore, we offer this stand-alone reference "product" independently of our search and select service. This is particularly valuable in cases where a client wants a rigorous, independent check of a potential candidate, who has not been introduced by Novo.
Psychometric Profiling
Novo has a long history of successfully working with our business partner Hogrefe Ltd.
Novo consultants are trained and accredited, in line with The British Psychological Society Guidelines, to run and interpret psychometric profiling.
Hogrefe Ltd is one of the UK's best known publishers and distributor of psychometric tests, testing software and training for those wishing to use tests. Their products and services are designed to help clients enhance their assessment activities by improving the quality of information on which such decisions are based.
What is Psychometric Testing?
Quite literally-Measurement of the Mind. If we wanted to know your height we would use a tape measure; for your weight we would use scales.
Personality attributes, aptitudes and abilities are far less tangible and certainly far less easily measured and to provide insight into these areas, the psychometric test was developed.
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