Let the job talk (Hire the Best)

Let the Job Talk: The Power of Benchmarking with TTI

Hiring the right talent is one of the most critical decisions a business leader makes. But how do you ensure your candidate has the skills and experience and is the right fit for the job? At Raleigh Consulting Group, the key lies in letting the job talk. By leveraging TTI’s benchmarking tools, we help you define what the job needs to succeed—and compare candidates objectively to those requirements.

Manufacturing Firm: Reducing Turnover

A mid-sized manufacturing firm faced high turnover in its production supervisor role due to unclear job expectations. After implementing TTI’s Job Benchmarking process, the company identified specific competencies, motivators, and behavioral traits required for success. The new hire met the benchmark closely and stayed with the company for five years, reducing turnover by 40% in that role.

Financial Services: Boosting Sales Performance

A financial services firm struggled to find top-performing sales representatives. Using TTI’s Job Benchmarking, they identified critical sales traits like persuasion, initiative, and resilience. After hiring benchmark-matched candidates, the firm experienced a 25% increase in sales revenue within six months.

Nonprofit Organization: Finding the Right Leader

A nonprofit seeking an executive director used the benchmarking process to clarify key leadership and fundraising traits needed for success. They hired a candidate with strong alignment to the job benchmark, resulting in a 50% increase in donations and improved board relations within the first year.

Tech Startup: Scaling for Growth

A tech startup experiencing rapid growth used Job Benchmarking to define its ideal project manager profile, focusing on adaptability, problem-solving, and leadership. After hiring according to the benchmark, project delivery times improved by 30%, enabling the company to scale faster and attract more clients.

The Science Behind Better Hiring Decisions

Studies show that structured assessments contribute to one-third of the decision-making process in selecting the right candidate. But their impact continues beyond there. A well-crafted benchmarking process also enhances:

  • Onboarding: Setting new hires up for success by clarifying expectations.
  • Coaching and Development: Providing a roadmap for individual growth.
  • Communication: Helping teams collaborate more effectively.
  • Disciplinary Processes: Addressing performance issues with objective data.

By investing in benchmarking, you’re not just filling a role but setting the foundation for long-term success.

How It Works: Our Proven Benchmarking Process

Our process starts by focusing on the job itself. Here’s how it works:

  1. Defining the Job:
    We meet with your Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify the job’s key accountabilities—what truly defines success in the role.
  2. Assessing the Job:
    SMEs take an online job assessment, creating a detailed benchmark of the role’s requirements. This data captures the behaviors, motivations, and skills necessary for peak performance.
  3. Comparing Candidates:
    Using the benchmark, we evaluate candidates and generate a report that includes:
    • Candidate-Job Fit Analysis: An objective comparison of candidates to the job benchmark.
    • Custom Interview Questions: Targeted questions probe critical areas based on the candidate’s alignment with the role.

Why "Let the Job Talk"?

Many hiring processes rely too heavily on gut instinct or resumes alone. By letting the job “talk,” you:

  • Remove Bias: Focus on what the job needs rather than personal preferences.
  • Increase Precision: Compare candidates against a scientifically derived standard.
  • Boost Confidence: Make hiring decisions backed by data, not guesswork.

In short, you’ll hire the right person for the right job the first time.

When you don't "Let the Job Talk"