More Insight for
More Informed Hiring Decisions
A resume and interview provide important information. For certain positions, additional assessment and verification can provide useful insight into a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, availability, and other agreed requirements.
Additional Insight Beyond the Resume
Certain positions require more detailed evaluation than a resume and interview alone can provide. AMS offers or coordinates candidate assessment and verification services according to the position, client requirements, applicable laws, and candidate consent.
Assessment Should Match the Position
Not every position requires the same type of assessment. The appropriate evaluation approach depends on the role, qualifications being considered, client requirements, applicable laws, and the candidate-consent process.
Define the Assessment Purpose
Establish what the assessment is intended to evaluate before the process begins.
Identify Relevant Qualifications
Agree on the qualifications, competencies, or requirements that will be evaluated.
Select the Appropriate Method
Determine whether verification, testing, assessment, structured interviews, or another method is appropriate.
Assessment & Verification Options
Depending on the position and engagement, AMS may offer or coordinate different assessment and verification services.
Establish the Assessment Framework Before Starting
AMS and the client should agree on the assessment framework before initiating an evaluation.
Purpose
Define what the assessment is intended to evaluate.
Qualifications
Establish the qualifications or competencies being evaluated.
Assessment Method
Determine the appropriate assessment or verification method for the position.
Responsible Provider
Identify the party or authorized service provider responsible for completing the assessment.
Candidate Consent
Establish the applicable candidate-consent process before initiating the relevant assessment.
Use of Results
Agree on how assessment results will be used, communicated, and handled.
Review the Information Relevant to the Role
Depending on the assignment, verification activities can provide additional information about a candidate's professional background, qualifications, availability, and work-related requirements.
- Professional References
- Employment History
- Education
- Background Screening
- Skills & Technical Capability
- Software or Platform Experience
- Behavioral / Work Style
- Leadership Competencies
- Candidate Motivation
- Compensation Expectations
- Availability & Notice Period
- Work Authorization
- Licenses
- Certifications
Coordinating Specialized Screening When Required
Certain assessments and verification activities may be completed through authorized third-party providers.
Background checks, employment verifications, technical tests, and certain other assessments may be performed by specialized providers selected according to the requirements of the engagement.
AMS does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of information controlled by third-party providers, government databases, educational institutions, previous employers, or candidate-supplied documentation.
Assessment Activities Must Follow Applicable Requirements
Screening and verification activities should be structured according to applicable requirements and the circumstances of the position and engagement.
Verification Provides Additional Information — Not a Guarantee
Assessment and verification activities provide additional information relevant to the agreed evaluation criteria. Information supplied or controlled by third parties, government databases, educational institutions, previous employers, or candidates may be subject to limitations, and AMS does not guarantee its completeness or accuracy.
Need Candidate Assessment Support?
Tell us about the position and the qualifications, competencies, or verification requirements you need to evaluate. We can discuss an appropriate assessment approach for your hiring process.