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It’s been a minute since I ranted on personality tests. But today I was reminded there is no bottom.
Personality tests are the new astrology. A plausible sounding pseudoscience that attempts to reduce the complexity of the human mind into easily digestible stereotypes. They give people the false confidence needed to make questionable personnel decisions. Their ultimate goal is to sell more tests.
More simply: it’s a hustle.
Why personality tests are dumb:
I’ve known a lot of successful recruiters in my life. They’re all extremely different. If they can do the job, they can do the job.
So about this image:
Yes, a professional contact and friend of mine, who is a Head of People, received this as a rejection letter. I cannot divulge who as they are looking for a new role and currently employed.
But safe to say: the reason why we became friends is largely because this person is very knowledgeable, outspoken, and assertive. The exact opposite of how the ‘assessment’ went.
And yes, this served as the rejection letter. The only person who failed the test is the person who sent it.
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The 2025 job market has everyone scratching their heads. One minute, we’re seeing strong job numbers. The next? Layoffs. Some companies are scaling fast, others are stuck in hiring freezes. It’s a mixed bag—and it’s creating uncertainty across the board.
In this episode, Ryan & Emily break it all down:
🔹 The rise of temp-to-perm and extended interview processes
🔹 How hesitation is impacting hiring
🔹Advice for both employers and candidates navigating the confusion
“The market isn’t broken—it’s just cautious.”
That nuance is key. And how you respond to it—whether you’re hiring or job searching—makes all the difference.
Episode 31