What are the different sections in the Word Survey Report and when do I use them?

There are many sections of the Word Survey Report which can be generated all at once or at different stages of the talent management cycle. It is helpful to know which sections are most relevant when you are at each stage.

In the hiring phase, the following sections of the Word Survey Report are most relevant:

Profile

Includes the candidate’s personality profile type and graph.

Interpretation Report

Includes the potential assets and developmental considerations of the candidate.

Leadership Profile

Includes how the candidate will perform with respect to motivating and team building, decision making and problem solving, and leading change. This section also includes developmental considerations associated with the candidate’s leadership style.

This section is relevant if you are considering the candidate for a leadership position.

Selling Style

Includes how the candidate will perform with respect to prospecting, presentation, and closing within the sales process.

This section is relevant if you are considering the candidate for a sales position.

Interview Questions

Includes behaviour-based interview questions surrounding the candidate’s profile, other important characteristics, as well as questions surrounding situational adjustments or transition profiles if applicable.

Assessment of Job Fit

Compares the candidate to a selected benchmark, comparison or job profile and provides behaviour-based interview questions to probe further into strengths and gaps.

Post-hire, the following sections of the Word Survey Report are most relevant:

Management Overview

Includes high-level information regarding managing the employee.

Motivating Factors

Includes information regarding what motivates individuals who possess each trait.

Strategies for Coaching and Developing

Provides a list of Do’s and Don’ts when working with the employee.

Developmental Learning Style

Includes information on how the employee prefers to learn.

Team Approach

Includes Attributes, Developmental areas and Managing Guidelines with respect to how the employee will work in a team setting.