Episode 21 – The science of hiring: Beyond gut feel and guesswork
Can you really predict who’ll succeed in a role? And when CVs and gut feel only tell part of the story, how can employers make more confident hiring decisions?
In Episode 21 of The View masterclass, Neil Armstrong is joined by Oliver Savill, Founder and Director of Test Partnership, for a fascinating conversation about the science behind recruitment assessments and why better hiring starts with better evidence.
With more than 15 years of experience in recruitment assessments, Oliver shares why traditional hiring methods don’t always tell us what we need to know about a candidate’s potential. Together, they explore the science behind psychometric testing, why it matters to measure the right things, and how employers can use research and data to understand what actually makes someone successful in a role.
From moving beyond CVs and reducing bias to tackling candidates using AI to complete assessments, this episode explores how employers can make hiring fairer, more effective and more engaging for everyone involved. Expect practical advice, honest discussion, and a fresh perspective on how recruitment assessments can help employers make better-informed decisions without losing the human element.
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