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Plum's psychometric testing is 4x more predictive than a resume

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Better science, better data

Plum understands the transformative impact of prioritizing people within your operations. Through our data-driven talent platform, we empower organizations to make informed decisions and unlock the full potential of their workforce. By harnessing the power of this psychometric data, we make continuous growth and productivity a reality.

What is I/O Psychology?

Accelerate Business Growth with Data-Driven Talent Management and Acquisition

Plum harnesses this human-focused science to boost performance, drive innovation, and perfect the hiring process. Our bias-free assessments go beyond the surface, measuring talent based on a person’s unique capabilities. Simply put, Plum lets you tap into untapped potential.

Learn more about I/O Psychology

The Plum Discovery Survey

The "Big Five" Personality Model and fluid intelligence

The Five-Factor Personality Model, or "Big Five," is the most widely known and researched model of personality. We apply this model to form and define the Plum Talents.

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Plum assesses candidates based on their “fluid abilities” or ability to solve new problems. High fluid intelligence is often a proven identifier of top performers.

Example of the Problem Solving section in the Plum Discovery Survey.
Example of a Problem Solving question in the Plum Discovery Survey.

Social intelligence is the ability to interpret and effectively use social cues. Plum takes social intelligence into account when assessing candidates and helps pair the best candidate with the best role.

We present a work situation to those we assess and ask them to rate one of four answers as "most effective" and one as "least effective."

Work Situation Example:

Mila has been asked to facilitate a meeting to identify new marketing opportunities. However, during the meeting none of the team members express opinions about which strategies to choose and how to implement them. This is uncharacteristic of the group, as they are usually very vocal and creative. Mila is concerned about implementing any new marketing strategies without getting useful feedback from the group. If you were Mila, which responses would be the most effective and least effective?


Plum Match Criteria and Leadership Potential

Accurately predict success

Plum brings the science of I/O Psychology together in three easy steps:

Identify job requirements

Complete an automated 8-minute job analysis to identify the behavioral requirements of any role and easily update them as needs change.

Assess candidates & employees

Measure personality, problem solving, and social intelligence in every applicant with one 25-minute online assessment.

Reveal the best match

Instantly quantify job fit by comparing individual profiles against the needs of the job.

Organizations that use Plum report a 77% Increase in Talent Potential.

Leadership Potential is calculated through the Plum Discovery Survey. Essential for organizational longevity, this survey surfaces your high-potential employees, key performers, and future leaders. It reveals those with the necessary skills to rise up the leadership ladder. We map six unique dimensions culminating in an overall Leadership Potential rating. This vital insight accelerates your ability to identify and nurture tomorrow’s leaders today.

Learning Agility

The ability to learn from experience and to use that knowledge to excel in new situations.

Drive

The motivation to advance through one’s career and perform well despite challenges.

Presence

The tendency to emerge as a leader because of social skills that make one feel comfortable taking charge.

Self-Confidence

The belief that one can succeed in a variety of work, interpersonal and leadership situations.

Empowerment

The ability to inspire high performance by communicating a vision, developing others, and promoting social support.

Composure

The ability to demonstrate emotional self-control and steadiness, particularly in stressful situations.

What is I/O Psychology?

Unlock potential with I/O Psychology. Plum harnesses this human-focused science to boost performance, drive innovation, and perfect the hiring process. Our bias-free assessments go beyond the surface, measuring talent based on a person’s unique capabilities. Simply put, Plum lets you tap into untapped potential.

The "Big Five" Model

The Five-Factor Personality Model, or "Big Five," is the most widely known and researched model of personality. We apply this model to form and define the 10 Plum Talents. Learn more about the Big Five Factor Model here.

 

Accurately Predict Success and Leadership Potential – include a graphic highlight the leadership potential award 

Plum gets to the core of each role and determines which abilities are most important for on-the-job success. Plum Results can more accurately predict growth and success than a resume and can match candidates to roles based on future potential.

Plum Match Criteria

Plum brings the science of I/O Psychology together in three easy steps:

  1. Identify Job Requirements: Complete an automated 8-minute job analysis to identify the behavioral requirements of any role and easily update them as needs change.

  2. Assess Candidates and Employees: Measure personality, problem solving, and social intelligence in every applicant with one 25-minute online assessment.

  3. Reveal the Best Match: Instantly quantify job fit by comparing individual profiles against the needs of the job.

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