Phi Management collaborated with a major Multinational consulting firm on a placement project for fresh graduates. This project involved a multi-stage assessment programme designed to identify and select the top candidates for various entry-level positions at a reputable Telecommunication company in the Middle East. These candidates would then be taken through a 2-year rotational development programme within the firm to set them up for success in their future roles.
Phi Management designed and managed the delivery of assessment instruments to shortlist 40 candidates from a pool of over 300 applicants. The programme aimed to objectively evaluate performance on 4 different competencies using a multi-stage assessment process. To this aim, Phi Management designed a group activity and a role play tailored to the measured competencies and target population level. These instruments were then administered virtually in a two-stage process, and evaluated by experienced assessors to produce objective individual ratings for each participant. The ratings were instrumental in identifying applicants who were ready to move on to the next stage of the process.
The shortlisted applicants eventually secured a placement within the organization and received feedback from accredited coaches based on their performance during the overall assessment programme. Together, the participant and the coach co-created a detailed and customised Individual Development Plan (IDP) that addressed their areas for improvement and capitalised on their strengths. These actionable and measurable IDP’s were instrumental in supporting the selected applicants in their developmental journey within the organization. The firm eventually received a detailed individual participant report detailing their performance on the two assessment exercises along with their IDP.
The shortlisted applicants were carefully selected from a large pool of candidates based on specific criteria and objective measurement, thereby avoiding the pitfalls of traditional selection methods and enhancing return on investment. This approach ensured the introduction of high-potential talent that was aligned with the firm’s values and strategic direction, thereby supporting the organization’s growth and securing future talent.