Could video games replace the CV?
10 October 2014
It appears as if video games are not just the preserve of geeky teenagers.
Fri, 10 Oct 2014It appears as if video games are not just the preserve of geeky teenagers.
Game-like talent assessments are becoming increasingly popular hiring tools by employers.
The interactive video game tools, being pioneered by organisations like CEB, are used to simulate on-the-job responsibilities, and aim to allow organisations to save time and reduce recruitment costs.
A press statement from CEB said that the firm has worked with customer service teams to create simulations of scenarios that test how candidates deal with difficult customers.
While useful from a business perspective, something tells us that the games might not hold the same level as excitement as hits like Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto.
Game-like talent assessments are becoming increasingly popular hiring tools by employers.
The interactive video game tools, being pioneered by organisations like CEB, are used to simulate on-the-job responsibilities, and aim to allow organisations to save time and reduce recruitment costs.
A press statement from CEB said that the firm has worked with customer service teams to create simulations of scenarios that test how candidates deal with difficult customers.
While useful from a business perspective, something tells us that the games might not hold the same level as excitement as hits like Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto.
