CLEVELAND – April 4, 2013 - Shaker Consulting Group adds Marc Wenzel, Ph.D. to head up business development for staffing in high-population jobs.

Shaker Consulting Group, the market leader in custom simulations for pre-employment testing is bolstering rapid business growth with the addition of assessment industry expert Marc Wenzel, Ph.D. Wenzel’s previous experience in market development with Pan Testing and ThinkWise Inc. makes him a distinctive addition to our team,” said Shaker president Brian Stern, Ph.D.

Marc has a truly unique depth of experience working with large companies to solve complex staffing challenges,” said Joseph P. Murphy, executive vice president at Shaker. From his work assessing partners at Accenture and candidates for higher volume roles at talent leaders like P&G, and Dow Chemical, Marc brings an appreciation for rigor and talent analytics which business leaders appreciate because the metrics are tied to commercial outcomes.

Companies that hire 100’s or thousands of people into one job require a specialized candidate evaluation solution. Shaker’s core service offering, the Virtual Job Tryout, deploys evidence-based management practices for staffing in high-population jobs. The demand for these services at Shaker was up 30% in 2012. New clients growth has been fueled the high return on investment for these staffing process improvement initiatives. Equally notable, the continued year-over-year ROI has contributed to significant growth from existing clients as they expand their use of the Virtual Job Tryout into additional critical roles.

“I have had my eye on Shaker for over 10 years, and had the great experience of installing the Virtual Job Tryout as a customer inside a large bank - there is really no one else like them in the assessment market. Finding a company that can give relevant, rigorous talent data that business leaders can use along with the attention to the candidate experience is a rarity in our field.” said Marc. “Not surprisingly, Shaker has attracted a roster of world class clients who leverage the information to build critical talent pools for delivering on their business plans. I am excited to be joining an organization with a brilliant solution for brand-conscious organizations seeking to deliver an exceptionally engaging candidate experience.

Marc will open a new office in Cincinnati OH, Shaker’s fifth location.


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Joseph P. Murphy
216.292.0202
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 competencies 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, Inc., developers of the Virtual Job Tryout, marks ten year milestone.

CLEVELAND – [December 12, 2012] – Shaker Consulting Group, a Cleveland-based developer of custom pre-employment assessment, hits milestone of ten years.

Shaker was founded on a mission to revolutionize how pre-employment assessment is created and delivered.  It has attracted market-leading Fortune 500 clients in retail, financial services, hospitality, medical services, insurance, manufacturing, and technology sectors.  From its inception in Shaker Heights, OH, the firm has expanded operations into four cities (Atlanta, Pittsburgh, and Washington DC) and employs 12 PhD level Industrial/Organizational psychologists engaged in selection science and HR analytics.

The Virtual Job Tryout is designed to leverage the multi-media capabilities of the internet to deliver a highly engaging, company-branded candidate experience.  It educates and evaluates at the same time.  “In completing a Virtual Job Tryout, candidates take the job for a test drive and learn a lot about the performance demands.  Recruiters obtain information about a candidate that is far more objective and useful than anything found on a resume,” says Brian Stern, Ph.D., president of the firm.

The first Virtual Job Tryout evaluated about 10,000 call center candidates in 2002.  This year, the firm has clients which have 5,000 candidates a day complete their Virtual Job Tryout.  It is seen as an excellent tool to help companies improve their quality of hire.

About Shaker Consulting Group, Inc.

Shaker Consulting Group is the market leader in developing custom simulations for pre-employment assessment.  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. 

Shaker to Sponsor Oracle Taleo World 2012 Conference in Chicago

CLEVELAND – [August 20, 2012] – Shaker Consulting Group, a Cleveland-based developer of custom pre-employment testing Shaker Consulting Group, is pleased to sponsor Oracle Taleo World 2012, the premier global talent conference, taking place on September 11-14, 2012 at the Chicago Hilton.

The current dynamic business environment is spurring many companies to look to at how their employee selection system contributes to their strategic plan.  This event will connect Oracle Taleo customers with prestigious businesses, HR and world leaders to provide 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 within industries such as retail, financial services, manufacturing, medical and health care, and consumer products.

The event is expected to draw more than 1,000 global talent management experts. Attendees will learn strategies to achieve success using a unified talent approach with recruiting, performance, development and compensation for a single view of talent.

Shaker Consulting Group will be conducting a demonstration for the entire conference on Tuesday in the Partner Fair, and available for individual consultations in booth #300. Ask about our ROI calculators and take a few minutes to explore how the Virtual Job Tryout combines realistic job preview (RJP), and pre-employment testing in a company-branded message.

If you want to arrange a private meeting or obtain additional information please email Joe Murphy, 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 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.

Shaker Consulting Group Hires Christopher Frost to Support Virtual Job Tryout with Expertise in Predictive Analytics.

CLEVELAND – [July 9, 2012] - Shaker Consulting Group has hired Christopher Frost as Virtual Job Tryout and HR Analytics Scientist. Frost, a native of Michigan, with an advanced degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, brings a unique mix of assessment research and predictive analytics skills to the firm.

“His experience in artificial intelligence and HR analytics offer great value for supporting design innovation in our virtual job tryouts. His expertise will be extremely valuable as we continue to develop more sophisticated pre-employment testing methods,” said Joseph P. Murphy, vice president of Shaker Consulting Group.

“Today’s candidate expects an engaging and dynamic experience when applying for a job.  Machine learning allows assessment design to go beyond yes-no and multiple choice items/questionnaires. Shaker’s Virtual Job Tryout is an exceptional platform for innovation with pre-employment assessment,” said Frost.
Previously, Frost conducted pre-employment testing research and performed HR analytics through the consulting services at Central Michigan University.  He recently presented research on using automated essay scoring to predict personality at the 2012 national conference of the Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology (SIOP).

Frost, holds a B.S. in Psychology, an M.A. in Industrial Organizational Psychology and is a Ph.D. candidate at Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant MI.

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.