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With countless personality assessments out there, it can be difficult to decipher between them all. Which one is right for your organization, and which one will give you the biggest bang for your buck? At Mission Recruit, each of us has been through several “either/or” assessments, all of which ask the same set of questions. The purpose of these “tests” is to understand who you are and how you can work better with your team. However, we find these results fall short in providing real value.

When jobseekers are on the hunt, you’ve got your ducks in a row when determining what to ask your potential employer. What does the team look like? What do you see for the future of this role? Is there a career path? And while we try to understand the company culture during the hiring process, it can be hard to get the answers you need in the few questions you ask.

There is a big shift happening in workplace culture related to how we present ourselves. With new generations coming in, we are saying goodbye to a façade and hello to authenticity. Who we are in our personal lives and who we are at work are finally becoming blurred lines that help us see more clearly.

As of last month, it was reported that close to nine million people in the U.S. were unemployed and seeking work. With statistics like that, it’s important to stay ahead of the game and get the inside track on what employers are looking for in their next hire.