Behavioral Assessment System, Pre-Employment Testing

The McQuaig Institute's behavioral assessment system measures Level Three characteristics. The presence or absence of these characteristics is the greatest indicator of future success, especially in demanding roles. As our founder, industrial psychologist, Jack H. McQuaig once said, many companies hire based on Level 1 and 2...and fire based on Level 3. Our pre employment assessments help you get the full picture before you hire a candidate.

Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
Appearance Manners Expressiveness Interests Goals	Knowledge Skills Training Experience Education Credentials	Attitudes & Beliefs The candidate has shown a positive and optimistic approach looks for the best in others is confident in own abilities demonstrates high personal standards has shown commitment and loyalty in previous situations Or has shown hesitation and doubt in own abilities has low personal standards is openly critical of previous employers is worrisome and pessimistic demonstrates little enthusiasm, commitment or consideration for others << back Self Motivation The candidate: is a demonstrated hard-worker went beyond what was expected attacked previous work assignments with energy is passionate about work and activities is enthusiastic Or: has not sustained a strong work effort over time did the minimum required demonstrated little enthusiasm or intensity in previous work/projects << back Stability & Persistence The candidate: has shown consistent interests, goals and activities over time has stood up to resistance does not shy away from adversity maintains morale and effort in face of obstacles completes tasks Or: has shown little consistency of interests, goals and activities has backed away from adversity does not stay the course gives up when going gets tough doesn't complete tasks << back Maturity & Judgment The candidate: has demonstrated sound judgment takes a common sense approach is willing to take personal responsibility is realistic about personal strengths and weaknesses is willing to forego short-term rewards for longer term benefits shows self control Or: has acted in the past with little forethought lacks self discipline and control avoids personal responsibility is unrealistic is closed minded and inflexible doesn't display sound judgment << back Aptitudes/Capacity To Learn The candidate: had demonstrated the ability to learn new skills and tasks absorbs information and ideas readily has a proven ability to solve complex problems shows significant progress has a history of achievements Or: has difficulty learning new skills/concepts is uncomfortable with complex issues shows limited progress little or no history of achievements << back Temperament/Behavior Patterns The candidate: has the behaviors required for this job; e.g., is a natural leader or a specialist has sought out pressure situations or has preferred established routines is extroverted or introverted is a decision maker or one who works best in a structured environment Or: does not have the behaviors required for this job; e.g., has avoided decisions or has resisted working under direction has backed away from risks or has acted too impulsively has been too impatient or too relaxed has over-socialized or has had people problems << back