CLEVELAND – March 2, 2012 – Shaker Consulting Group, a Cleveland-based developer of custom pre-employment testing, is pleased to sponsor NOHRC 2012, the premier HR conference in Northern Ohio, taking place on March 9, 2012 at the Cleveland IX Center.

The current dynamic business environment is spurring many companies to look to at how their employee selection system contributes to their strategic plan. The event will connect HR practitioners from prestigious business, with local and national thought leaders to power insight into effective talent management practices. Attendees will learn how Shaker Consulting Group deploys their Virtual Job Tryout across a wide variety of industries and job families to achieve staffing process improvement.

The event is expected to draw more than 500 human resource professionals. Attendees will learn strategies to align their HR practice such as the candidate evaluation process with their strategic objectives. Shaker Consulting Group will be located at booth #407 in the Exhibit Hall. Ask for a copy of our presentation Three Paths to Return on Investment. Take a few minutes to explore a demonstration and learn how the Virtual Job Tryout combines Realistic Job Preview (RJP), pre-employment testing in a company branded message.

If you want to arrange a private meeting or obtain additional information please email Joe Murphy at joe.murphy@shakercg.com.

About Shaker Consulting Group, Inc.

Shaker Consulting Group is the market leader in developing custom simulations for pre-employment testing. Their proprietary and award-winning Virtual Job Tryout presents candidates with a day-in-the-life experience that educates and engages the individual, while obtaining a work sample that predicts job-fit and skills critical for success. Virtual Job Tryout has been deployed across most industries for positions from entry-level to mid-management. Clients achieve a documented return on investment from measurable staffing process improvement.

Shaker Consulting Group Hires Dr. Christie Cox to Support Virtual Job Tryout with Global Clients

CLEVELAND – [February 28, 2012] - Shaker Consulting Group has hired Dr. Christie Cox as Virtual Job Tryout HR Analytics Scientist. Cox, a native of Virginia, with a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, brings a unique mix of capabilities to the firm.

“Her experience in global assessment implementation and HR analytics offer great value for supporting our multi-national clients. Her expertise will prove invaluable as we expand our client base in Asia and Europe,” said Joseph P. Murphy, vice president of Shaker Consulting Group.

“Change management and implementation across a global footprint requires special attention and communication methods. My experience with global assessments at Marriott International will facilitate embedding the Virtual Job Tryout with multi-national users,” said Dr. Cox.

Previously, Cox supported pre-employment testing implementation and performed HR analytics as the Senior Manager, Talent Management Analytics and Solutions at Marriott International. She recently presented research on cultural considerations with implementing global selection and employee engagement programs at the annual conference of the Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology (SIOP)

Cox, a native of Virginia, holds a B.S. in Psychology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from The University of Akron, Akron, OH.

About Shaker Consulting Group, Inc.

Shaker Consulting Group is the market leader in developing custom simulations for pre-employment testing. Their proprietary and award winning Virtual Job Tryout presents candidates with a day-in-the-life experience that educates and engages the individual, while obtaining a work sample that predicts job-fit and skills critical for success. Virtual Job Tryout has been deployed across most industries for positions from entry-level to mid-management. Clients achieve a documented return on investment from measurable staffing process improvement.

Shaker Consulting Group Hires Dr. E. Daly Vaughn

CLEVELAND – July 21, 2011 - Shaker Consulting Group has hired Dr. E. Daly Vaughn as Virtual Job Tryout Design Scientist. Vaughn, a native of Texas, with a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, brings a unique mix of capabilities to the firm.

“His experience in social media and HR analytics offer great value for pre-employment assessment design. His expertise will prove invaluable as we optimize our service offering in the evolving era of social media recruiting,” said Joseph P. Murphy, vice president of Shaker Consulting Group.

“Hiring managers need candidate data that predicts on-the-job performance. Through engaging candidate experiences and HR analytics, we can provide that,” said Dr. Vaughn.

Previously, Vaughn designed and implemented evaluation methods and performed HR analytics as a Consortium Research Fellow for the U.S. Army Research Institute at Fort Benning, GA. As a consultant to Donaldson, Inc, a multinational manufacturer, he conducted needs analysis, provided instructional design, and evaluation methods for improving safety training effectiveness. He recently published research in the Journal of Business and Psychology on the use of social networking sites in hiring decisions. Vaughn holds a B.A. in Psychology from Baylor University in Waco, TX, and a M.A. and Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Auburn University in Alabama.

About Shaker Consulting Group, Inc.

Shaker Consulting Group is the market leader in developing custom simulations for pre-employment testing. Their proprietary Virtual Job Tryout presents candidates with a day-in-the-life experience that educates and engages the individual, while obtaining a work sample that predicts job-fit and skills critical for success. Virtual Job Tryout has been deployed across most industries for positions from entry-level to mid-management. Clients include firms of note such as: CVS, DirecTV, KeyBank, KPMG, Lowe’s, Marriott, MetLife, PNC, Sherwin-Williams, SunTrust, Starbucks, Target, Toshiba, Quest Diagnostics, and Walgreens.

SHAKER CONSULTING GROUP FEATURED IN LEADING INDUSTRY MAGAZINE

CLEVELAND – Jan. 25, 2011 – Shaker Consulting Group, an industry leader in employment testing, was featured in the January issue of HR Magazine.

The article, entitled: “Effective Assessments - Many HR professionals use candidate assessment tools to minimize hiring mistakes” tackles the difficulty of finding properly validated employment assessment tools that also gives prospective employees a realistic job preview.

Shaker’s Virtual Job Tryout was the main focus of the piece, including how two clients, Take Care Health Systems (a Walgreens company) and KeyBank, utilized the Virtual Job Tryout with quantifiable success.

“It’s nice to be recognized not only by the industry, but also to have clients readily share their successes,” said Joseph P. Murphy, vice president at Shaker Consulting Group. “The Virtual Job Tryout presents candidates with a day-in-the-life experience that educates and engages the individual, while obtaining a work sample that predicts job-fit and evaluates skills critical for success.”

To download the article in PDF format, click here: Effective Assessments - Many HR professionals use candidate assessment tools to minimize hiring mistakes.

About Shaker Consulting Group, Inc.

Shaker Consulting Group is the market leader in developing custom simulations for pre-employment testing. Their proprietary Virtual Job Tryout presents candidates with a day-in-the-life experience that educates and engages the individual, while obtaining a work sample that predicts job-fit and skills critical for success. Virtual Job Tryout has been developed across most industries for positions from entry-level to mid-management. Clients include firms of note such as: CVS, KeyBank, Lowe’s, MetLife, Sherwin-Williams, SunTrust, Starbucks, Toshiba, Quest Diagnostics, and Walgreens.

Shaker Consulting Group Hires Dr. Lei Qin to Support Expansion into China

CLEVELAND – Oct. 18, 2010 – Shaker Consulting Group has hired Dr. Lei Qin as Virtual Job Tryout Design Scientist. Qin, a native of China, with a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, brings a unique mix of capabilities to the firm.

“His experience in pre-employment assessment design in both the US and China markets will prove invaluable as we expand our service offering into Asia,” said Brian Stern, president of Shaker Consulting Group.

“The market in China will respond very well to the interactive and informative nature of the Virtual Job Tryout,” said Qin.

Previously, Qin designed and implemented pre-employment testing and performed HR analytics for China Telecom in Beijing, and EMBARQ in the USA. Qin holds a BA in Applied Psychology and M.A. in Psychological Statistics and Cognition from Beijing Normal University and a M.A. and Ph.D. In Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Akron.

About Shaker Consulting Group, Inc.

Shaker Consulting Group is the market leader in developing custom simulations for pre-employment testing. Their proprietary Virtual Job Tryout presents candidates with a day-in-the-life experience that educates and engages the individual, while obtaining a work sample that predicts job-fit and skills critical for success. Virtual Job Tryout has been developed across most industries for positions from entry-level to mid-management. Clients include firms of note such as: CVS, KeyBank, Lowe’s, MetLife, Sherwin-Williams, SunTrust, Starbucks, Toshiba, Quest Diagnostics, and Walgreens.