Kolbe RightFit™ for Hiring

What is Kolbe RightFit?

Kolbe RightFit is the program that makes finding the "right" person for the right job easier and less expensive. Statistically proven, it assists companies in screening and selecting the best job applicants by determining who has the necessary instincts. RightFit ends the headache of guessing how well a prospective employee will perform, by rating each candidate on a scale from "A" to "F," and providing information on how the applicant will take action according to job requirements.

Using Kolbe provides great insight into the conative, or doing, dimension of the mind. It will be important to also incorporate the cognitive (thinking) and the affective (feeling) parts into the hiring process. RightFit identifies the conative part, and resumes usually give indications of the cognitive skills and knowledge acquired. Be sure to ask affective questions during the interview to determine if the candidate shares the same values and/or vision of the organization.

The Kolbe RightFit Process

1) Identify your current talent

• If the supervisor has not already completed the Kolbe A™ Index, he or she must do so. His or her instinctive strengths will be taken into consideration to build the Kolbe Range of Success™.
• Is the job replicated or unique? If it is a replicated job, include the Kolbe A Index result for anyone in the same job whom you consider a High Performer.
• If this position is unique, there is an option to see how the candidate will fit into your team by adding existing Cooperatives' (teammates') Kolbe A results to the data. Cooperatives are used for true team scenarios versus a replicated job situation.
• It is recommended that you speak with your Kolbe Account Representative to discuss High Performer and Cooperative scenarios.

Frequently Asked Questions about identifying your current talent

2) Define the job requirements

• The direct supervisor and/or anyone in a position to evaluate the job completes the Kolbe C™ Index
• All parties who evaluate this position's performance (Other Evaluators) will individually complete a Kolbe C Index

Frequently Asked Questions about defining job requirements

3) Create a profile of the ideal candidate

• A Kolbe Range of Success is the profile that identifies the instinctive talents of the ideal candidate
• It will include at least one Kolbe A Index completed by the direct supervisor and one Kolbe C Index completed by the same supervisor.
• Once all of the Indexes are completed, contact Customer Service at 1-800-642-2822 (option 3) or use the Kolbe RightFit Software to build the Kolbe Range of Success.

Frequently Asked Questions about creating a profile

4) Rate candidates

• Candidates take the Kolbe A Index and their results are then run against the Range of Success for the position
• Contact Customer Service to request the candidate be run against the Range of Success for the position. (1-800-642-2822)
• A letter grade from A to F will be given to each candidate and a Candidate Report will be emailed to you.
• Kolbe Corp recommends interviewing candidates whose scores are B- or higher.
• Remember to consider how all candidates fit into your organization by assessing all three parts of the mind.

Frequently Asked Questions about rating candidates

For personalized assistance, please call your Account Representative to schedule time with a Master Consultant. Fees for these consultants start at $195 per hour.

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