Complete certification programs - especially if you're just one or two courses away from the finish line. On the flip side, it assures the client that the staff working on their behalf has the needed skills. Companies incorporating skill tests into the recruitment process reported at 25 percent higher level of satisfaction with chosen candidates than those relying solely on background and reference checks, according to a study by Aon Consulting and the Society of Human Resource Management, a national professional association. As one training expert says, the skills assessment is hard proof an employer can bring to the contract negotiation table on big number projects since it clearly shows that the client is getting the needed expertise, and getting what they're paying for. It can also be a financial boon for the indie consultant as well.
Skills assessment helps validate project fees and costs, say experts.
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