Frequently asked questions about current talent:

Does the supervisor need to complete the Kolbe A Index before the Kolbe C Index?
Yes, the Kolbe A Index is completed first. A permanent name id (12 - digit number) is assigned while completing the A Index and is used again when completing the C Index.

Is this a replicated job?
One question to ask yourself when considering if a position is replicates is, "How many people are doing this job?" A replicated job is one position that multiple people can do individually. for example, sales representatives or call center representatives are two jobs that are usually replicated.

What is a High Performer?
A High Performer is someone who currently does the job at an exemplary level.

How do I choose High Performers?
First, it is important to define success in measurable criteria for this particular position. Then select people who have achieved the highest level of success in the job (past or present). We will use the Kolbe A results for those High Performers in creating the Range of Success™  that targets candidates with similar instincts.

How many High Performers should I use?
When Choosing High Performers, it is best to use a small percentage (maybe 10%) of your total number of employees currently in the job. However, the most important aspects of finding high performers are these people stand out as exemplary employee-the elite group-and that we have enough high-performers to find a pattern of instincts.

Can we use High Performers from other companies?
No, we do not share information from other companies. All high performers must come from your own company.

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Frequently asked questions about defining job requirments:

What is the Kolbe C Index?
The Kolbe C Index measures the instincts necessary for a role as defined by the supervisor(s).

How many people should complete Kolbe C Indexes?
All people who evaluate the job should complete Kolbe C Indexes. Currently, only one person can be designated the Direct Supervisor; however, the other people who evaluate the job performance will be entered into the Range of Success as Other Evaluators. Choose the Direct Supervisor who most defines success for the role

Does the supervisor need to complete the Kolbe A Index before the Kolbe C Index?
Yes, the Kolbe A Index is completed first. A permanent name id ( 12 digit number) is assigned to each individual while completing the A Index and is used again when completing the C Index.

How do I complete a Kolbe C Index?
When answering the questions for the Kolbe C Index, the index taker should keep in mind the requirements of the job and what is rewarded - not the job as it is being done currently.

Who completes the Kolbe C Index(es)?
Anyone in a position to evaluate the role will complete a Kolbe C Index. Choose whoever has the greatest effect on the success of the role. Where appropriate we recommend several C Indexes be completes for a single role. Examples of the appropriate use of several C Indexes include when a role is supervised by two people, and when a second-level supervisor evaluates how the role is performed.

What if one of the Kolbe C Index results for the same job looks different?
Compare all of the Kolbe C Index results. If any Action Mode^® has a difference of four units or more between the results, it indicates that significantly different requirements for the role were identified. Two options are to leave one of the Kolbe C Index results out of the Range of Success or to complete a new Kolbe C Index if a new understanding of the role requirements is found.

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Frequently asked questions about rating candidates:

Why is the Range of Success broad in some Action Modes and narrow in others?
RightFit™ uses data to calculate a Range from the information provided. The broader the Range, the easier it is for the candidates to get a higher letter grade.

What kind of report will I get after a candidate gets compared against the Range of Success?
An individual Candidate Report giving the candidate a letter grade (A through F) will be emailed to you. If you are running more than one candidate against the Range, a Candidate Summary Report will give you each candidate's letter grade.

Should I only hire "A" - rated candidates?
We recommend hiring candidates that rate a B- or above. Start with the highest rated candidates. However, conative abilities are only one aspect of the review process; candidates must also be screened for skill level, values, personality, etc. For example, you may choose to hire a B+ candidate instead of an "A-" candidate if the "B-" candidate is a better fit for the organizational culture or has a better skill set or experience level.

What if the candidate's Kolbe A Index is in Transition?
A Transition result reveals that a candidate is not able to accurately report his/her conative strengths at this time. It is recommended that the candidate retake the Kolbe A Index at an appropriate time prior to being hired.

What if I have more than one "A" candidate?
Candidates should then be screened for skills, knowledge commitment and personality to see which would be the best fit.

Will all "A" - rated candidates be successful in the job?
RightFit™  identifies conative talents necessary for a job. However, if the candidate does not have the necessary skill set, or the values, personality, etc. he or she may not be successful.

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