{"id":2679,"date":"2016-02-29T14:49:42","date_gmt":"2016-02-29T20:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/services-staging\/"},"modified":"2019-05-10T11:13:58","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T16:13:58","slug":"assessing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/assessing\/","title":{"rendered":"Assessing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-9 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<p class=\"mod-reset\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2822 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Iceberg-Assessment-Graphic.jpg?resize=1024%2C567\" alt=\"Iceberg Assessment Graphic\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Iceberg-Assessment-Graphic.jpg?resize=1024%2C567 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Iceberg-Assessment-Graphic.jpg?resize=300%2C166 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Iceberg-Assessment-Graphic.jpg?resize=768%2C425 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selectmetrix.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Iceberg-Assessment-Graphic.jpg?w=1231 1231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mod-reset\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"main_text\">Understanding a salesperson\u2019s abilities involves understanding the key factors that define their composition.&nbsp; These abilities are deeply seated and not identifiable no matter how in-depth the interview process. What drives them to succeed? How do they handle rejection? Do they have the sales motivation? What aspects of selling will be the most difficult for him or her? Are they a fit?<\/p>\n<p class=\"main_text\">In the graphic above, the salesperson&#8217;s composition is represented by different locations on the iceberg.&nbsp; The interaction between each of these 5 assessments is the key to understanding the sales candidate\u2019s abilities and how they will fit into the position. Set patterns, or threads, define natural strength areas and potential vulnerabilities for the salesperson.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-3 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<h2>Would you like to test drive the tool?<\/h2>\n<h4>Nothing like seeing it in action<\/h4>\n<div class=\"row gridblock\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"row bg-editor-hr-wrap\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\">If you have an interest in learning more about the assessment, we have options for complimentary assessments.&nbsp;Contact us today with your details and we&#8217;ll contact you to learn more about the which assessment is the proper fit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row gridblock\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"mod-space\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gridblock\">\n<p class=\"p-button-primary\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-pill btn-color-5 btn-glow\" href=\"http:\/\/selectmetrix.com\/contact-us\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Contact Us&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 text-center col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<h2>Our Accurate&nbsp;Assessments<\/h2>\n<h4>Envision&nbsp;a &#8220;skills x-ray&#8221; of the candidate including strengths, weaknesses, preferences and potential.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row gridblock\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"row bg-editor-hr-wrap\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-xs-12 col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-2 col-xs-12 col-md-2\">\n<div class=\"text-center\" data-imhwpb-draggable=\"true\"><i class=\"fa fa-2x fa-bookmark-o\"> <\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-10 col-xs-12 col-md-10\">\n<div class=\"heading\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.selectmetrix.com\/selling-style\">Selling Style<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-xs-12 col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-2 col-xs-12 col-md-2\">\n<div class=\"text-center\" data-imhwpb-draggable=\"true\"><i class=\"fa fa-2x fa-pencil-square-o\"> <\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-10 col-xs-12 col-md-10\">\n<div class=\"heading\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.selectmetrix.com\/sales-skills\">Sales Skills<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-xs-12 col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-2 col-xs-12 col-md-2\">\n<div class=\"text-center\" data-imhwpb-draggable=\"true\"><i class=\"fa fa-2x fa-bar-chart\"> <\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-10 col-xs-12 col-md-10\">\n<div class=\"heading\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.selectmetrix.com\/rewards\">Rewards<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-xs-12 col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-2 col-xs-12 col-md-2\">\n<div class=\"text-center\" data-imhwpb-draggable=\"true\"><i class=\"fa fa-2x fa-building-o\"> <\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-10 col-xs-12 col-md-10\">\n<div class=\"heading\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.selectmetrix.com\/motivations\">Motivations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-6 col-xs-12 col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-2 col-xs-12 col-md-2\">\n<div class=\"text-center\" data-imhwpb-draggable=\"true\"><i class=\"fa fa-2x fa-cogs\"> <\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-10 col-xs-12 col-md-10\">\n<div class=\"heading\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.selectmetrix.com\/aptitudes\">Aptitudes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding a salesperson\u2019s abilities involves understanding the key factors that define their composition.  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