Role
Project analyst (consulting)
The hiring challenge
They process data, build analyses and prepare deliverables for demanding clients; an interview does not show whether they have the analytical rigor for the numbers to add up or the ability to present clear conclusions to decision-makers under tight deadlines.
What to assess
Analytical reasoning, information management, communication of findings and Excel/PowerPoint handling.
How we build the mix
A person with higher cognitive ability tends to learn faster, reason better and adapt to new problems. For this role it is a good base for the mix.
Related competencies confirm that this capable person can perform the specific functions of the role well, not just reason in the abstract.
A technical assessment (your own or digitized) verifies they can use the tools of the role. Or, as an alternative, DISC to learn the behavioral profile for the role.
Suggested assessment mix for project analyst (consulting)
8 assessments · variable time. Suggested guide: adjust it to your process.
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Analyzing data and structuring conclusions is the cognitive core of the role.
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Helps observe the reasoning to analyze data and detect what does not add up.
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Helps observe order and care when handling and safeguarding the role's information.
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Helps observe clarity when communicating and the quality of dealings with others.
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Helps observe order, prioritization and follow-through under workload.
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Helps observe customer orientation and the quality of service.
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Helps observe how quickly they adapt to new processes, tools and contexts of the role.
- 8 Excel
The quantitative analysis of the deliverable is built on spreadsheets.
ⓘ The exact mix and its fit are tuned by Kokoro with you. This mix is a guide, not a closed recipe.