Hiring Friction ยท Component 08
Assessment & Selection
Are we assessing for what the role actually needs?
What it is
Whether screening, assessment and selection are aligned to the real requirements of the role.
Why it matters
Misaligned assessment passes the wrong people and rejects the right ones. It is friction disguised as rigour.
Signs of high friction
- Strong-on-paper hires who underperform
- Inconsistent interview bars
- Gut-feel decisions
What low friction looks like
- A consistent framework assesses capability at every stage
- Selection tools are validated and reviewed for effectiveness
- Assessment is aligned to the real role requirements
How Starcircle reduces it
Structured, evidence-based assessment holds every candidate to the same standard, tied to the agreed requirement.