New Orleans, LA - Rocket-Hire, consultancy in the field of technology-based assessment systems, has announced the launch of itís much-awaited Online Buyerís Guide to Screening & Assessment Systems. The new subscription service replaces their sold-out print Buyerís Guide, adding completely revised content and powerful interactive features in a continually updated online format.
The Buyerís Guide, available through http://www.rocket-hire.com, provides a comprehensive, unbiased survey of technology-based screening and assessment products and services. Rocket-Hire has found strong demand for a complete information source covering this field. In particular, hiring organizations are concerned about keeping up-to-date with new offerings in this fast-growing industry. The online Buyerís Guide is designed to meet both these needs.
ìUsing information technology to screen job-seekers has evolved in a few short years from an innovation, to a common practice, to an increasingly crowded industry,î says Charles Handler, PhD, Rocket-Hireís president and founder. According to a recent survey (http://www.erexchange.com/articles/db/54DFD925EC6147088E0C4ADF37641B8D.asp), nearly half of large companies already use some kind of assessment tools, and their use is expected to continue growing rapidly as assessment moves from isolated tactical or local uses to mainstream acceptance.
At the same time, the field of assessment technology vendors is increasingly complex and fragmented. ìResearching and choosing a vendor can be a major ordeal for many organizations, largely because the space has yet to mature and become more manageable,î says Dr. Handler. ìItís very difficult to identify all the players and see the market as one entity. By providing a clear, comprehensive information source that enables comparisons, we can save hiring organizations significant time, effort, and money.î
STILL THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE, OBJECTIVE INFORMATION SOURCE
The print version of the Buyerís Guide, published in 2003, was an immediate success and eventually sold out its entire print run. Rocket-Hire has spent more than a year preparing its expanded, online successor. The new Buyerís Guide offers in-depth profiles of more than 50 vendors including every major provider, extensive real-world case studies, and a candid ìbottom-lineî assessment of each vendorís strengths and weaknesses.
Interactive features include a unique vendor comparison engine, which allows users to compare vendors head-to-head on a wide range of features and capabilities, as well as educational resources and links. The Buyerís Guide is updated on a monthly basis to reflect the latest developments in a fast-changing industry. The service is available by subscription to single users and companies at a range of pricing and service levels, some of which also include personal consultation with Dr. Handler.
Handler expects the online Buyerís Guide to have a significant effect on the growth of the assessment technology market. ìOne major barrier that keeps companies from using assessment more strategically and for higher-level jobs is the lack of a clear, comprehensive view of the market. Without that perspective itís difficult to justify a major investment. We hope that by providing this kind of information, the Buyerís Guide contributes to the overall success and evolution of assessment technologies.î
Assessment Experts Rocket-Hire Launch the First Online Buyers Guide
To Screening & Assessment Systems
