Need a way to get smarter in terms of your hiring and recruiting efforts? One of the best tools available to HR recruiters is that of the “Super 7” employee personality system. Stanley Staffing’s “Super 7″ assessment strategy is based on research by Kenexa, a leading HR consulting and employment software company. When you use this innovative performance assessment tool, you can improve the way you select employees so that they are a better fit.

This week, we are talking about the #4 Key: Self Control

Having a strong sense of self-control is a positive personality type for candidates, especially those who lean towards management roles. Candidates who show a disposition towards self-control are generally good at dealing with high levels of pressure and stress on the job, because they are used to taking responsibility for their actions. This means being pro-active and taking initiative to get the job done right to avoid conflict.

Candidates who have self-control are generally those who like following a specific set of rules. These folks can cope with the many demands of work, especially in high pressure assignments that are time sensitive or client facing. Self-control is a positive quality for those who work directly with the public or have a great deal of contact with the public as a rule. Those who cannot handle stress well end up in less demanding assignments, or work behind the scenes.

Typically, you will encounter candidates who have a desire to serve the public or whom have been in the military service, in this personality category. This is due to exposure to being put into positions of having to have self-control under difficult conditions. Look for candidates in this personality type if you need someone reliable and steady about the way he or she works.

One word of caution when placing candidates with strong self-control is that they very often have trouble shifting gears from one task to another. Candidates in this range of the Super 7 tend to like work that is based on a clear set of rules or guidelines, in which they flourish in any environment. Want more tips on how the Super 7 performance model can help you make smarter hiring decisions…and greater productivity in the workplace? Come back next week as we discuss Key #5: Biodata!