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In our Hidden Potential webinar series, we’re introducing groundbreaking constructs that help organizations evaluate talent more holistically—focusing on Critical Thinking, Learning Agility, and Distance Traveled. If you missed the first webinar, don’t worry! Here’s a recap of the series highlights and actionable takeaways.
Rethinking talent evaluation: insights from CLARA’s Hidden Potential webinar series
Anyone who works in recruiting learns quickly that there’s more to candidates than just their resumes. That’s why we launched our new Hidden Potential webinar series to help your organization discover the best ways to evaluate and land top talent. If you missed the initial live session, where we outlined the research and what it means for talent acquisition teams, here’s your chance to catch up on the highlights and insights that we hope can upgrade your hiring strategy.Traditional hiring methods are often limited by:
Over-reliance on keyword searches and static credentials.
Overt and covert biases that exclude important traits like non-traditional career paths.
Missed opportunities to identify adaptable, resilient candidates.
CLARA’s research introduces three new constructs—Critical Thinking, Learning Agility, and Distance Traveled—that shift the focus from résumés to real human potential.
Introducing CLARA’s key constructs
Critical Thinking:
The ability to assess, analyze, and solve complex problems—essential for navigating workplace challenges.
Learning Agility:
The ability to adapt and grow in changing environments, a critical trait for roles for dynamic workers.
Distance Traveled:
A measure of personal and professional growth, reflecting an individual’s resilience, grit, and ability to overcome challenges.Together, these constructs offer a more holistic approach to evaluating candidates, helping organizations find talent with real potential to thrive.
Why these constructs matter for hiring
Critical Thinking: Equips teams with problem-solvers who can tackle complex challenges.
Learning Agility: Helps future-proof your organization by identifying adaptable talent.
Distance Traveled: Promotes equity and highlights grit, resilience, and growth in non-traditional candidates.
By integrating these constructs into your hiring process, you can create a more inclusive, effective, and forward-thinking approach to talent acquisition.
Resources you don’t want to miss
To help you implement these insights, we’ll be compiling exclusive resources from the series:
Infographics: Summarizing each construct and its impact on hiring.
Webinar Recordings: Watch the sessions on-demand to dive deeper into each topic.
Checklists and Tools: Practical guides to help you assess Critical Thinking, Learning Agility, and Distance Traveled in candidates.Get access to the first recording here.