Confidential Report

for

Thomas Sample

2011-04-17

Synergistic Outcomes
3 Moore Palms
323 Moore Road, Glenwood
Durban, kzn  4001
27 31 201 7917

NOTICE REGARDING THIS REPORT
The results from this assessment should not be used as the sole determination whether to hire or not hire this individual.  One must review previous work experience, the skills required by the job as well as personal references.  When the safety of others must be considered, a background check, a drug screening and a physical from a medical doctor should all be considered. This assessment does not measure violent tendencies, psychotic conditions, sexual deviance or political opinions and cannot be used in identifying these conditions or to predict any associated behaviors.  Please consult the User’s Guide for additional instruction on using these results.

THE INTERVIEWING REPORT
The Step One Survey II Report contributes information for your consideration while making an employment decision regarding Mr. Sample.
PART ONE
Quick Check – This section answers five questions about Mr. Sample:
1.	What is his employment status?
2.	When can Mr. Sample start?
3.	What days/hours is he available to work?
4.	What is his most recent salary?
5.	Has he supervised others at work?
Section I - Inconsistent Responses – Noted inconsistency between two or more responses.
Section II – Employment Profile – Essential information regarding his employment history with possible follow-up interview questions.
Section III – Theft – A summary of self-admissions regarding theft of money, property, data and/or time.
Section IV – Illegal Substance Abuse – Personal admissions regarding the personal use and/or distribution of illegal and/or regulated substances.
Section V – Criminal Convictions – Personal admissions regarding criminal convictions, if any.

PART TWO
Section I – 	Applicant’s attitudes regarding Integrity, Substance Abuse, Reliability, and Work Ethic along with descriptions of the factors being measured
	Structured interview questions that relate to specific issues raised by the applicant’s responses are provided here for the interviewer
Section II – Graph – A visual summary of the applicant’s results.

PART ONE
Quick Check
1.	Mr. Sample is currently employed.
2.	Mr. Sample is available to begin employment in two weeks plus.
3.	Mr. Sample is available to work full-time.
4.	His most recent monthly salary was  R1,000 - R2,500.
5.	He supervised others at work more than one time.

Section I - Inconsistent Responses
The following pairs of statements suggest an inconsistency in his responses (shown in parentheses). Please review each pair for possible discussion in the interview.
●	Have you ever had a problem working for a supervisor/manager? (Once)
●	How would you describe the relationship you have with your supervisor/manager in your current, or last, job? (Good)

Section II – Employment Profile
Some representative statements made by Mr. Sample are shown with the questions for the interview.
●	Mr. Sample reports that he was employed for 3-6 months in his most recent/current job.
	Interview Question: Describe the relationship between your job satisfaction at your previous/current job and the amount of time you were employed there.
●	Mr. Sample reports that the reason for his present job search was not covered by the options provided on the questionnaire.
	Interview Question: What are the primary or main reasons you have for your present job search?
●	Mr. Sample reports that he has never quit a job without giving notice.
	Interview Question: What ethical considerations are you aware of concerning quitting a job without giving proper notice?
●	Mr. Sample states that he has had a problem working for a supervisor/manager one time.
	Interview Question: Describe the situation you had in the past concerning a problem with a supervisor/manager.
●	Mr. Sample reports that he has never had a problem working with a co-worker.
	Interview Question: What have you done in the past to maintain satisfactory relationships with your co-workers?
●	Mr. Sample reports that his primary or main motivation for changing jobs in the past has been better work assignments.
	Interview Question: What does “better work assignments” mean to you? How have these been lacking where you worked in the past?
●	Mr. Sample reports that he has given (or plans to give) more than two weeks notice before leaving his previous (or current) job.
	Interview Question: Describe the situation involved when you gave more than two weeks notice at a previous job.
●	Mr. Sample reports that the relationship with his current or last supervisor/manager was good.
	Interview Question: If the relationship with your current or last supervisor/manager was good, what helped to create the success of that relationship?
●	Mr. Sample reports that he has never filed a medical claim when in good health.
	No interview question provided.
●	Mr. Sample reports that his performance was rated as “very good” by his supervisor/manager.
	Interview Question: What goals would you set to maintain your supervisor/manager’s rating of “very good” in the future?

Termination
This information was supplied by Mr. Sample concerning previous terminations.
●	Mr. Sample reports that he has never been fired or quit to avoid being fired.
	Interview Question: Can you attribute any specific personal qualities to the fact that you have never been fired (or had to quit to avoid being fired)?

Section III – Theft

Theft of Money
●	Mr. Sample reports that he has never taken (stolen) money from any of his employers.
	Interview Question: What do you think about those who steal or “borrow” money from their employers?

Theft of Property
●	Mr. Sample reports that he has never taken (stolen) equipment, etc. from his employers.
	Interview Question: Would you say theft in the workplace happens often and why?
●	Mr. Sample reports that he has never taken property from his employers.
	No interview question provided.

Theft of Data or Time
When reviewing this section of the survey with the applicant, this is an opportunity to share your company's policy concerning the use of confidential computerised information, Internet usage and other computer-related issues.
●	Mr. Sample reports that on more than one occasion, he had access to confidential computerised business information at work.
	No interview question provided.
●	Mr. Sample reports that he has never violated company policy concerning the use of confidential computerised business information.
	No interview question provided.
●	Mr. Sample reports that on more than one occasion, he had use of a company’s computer to access the Internet.
	No interview question provided.
●	Thomas states that he made personal use of a company's computer to access the Internet for reasons other than business once.
	No interview question provided.
●	Thomas reports that he has made personal use of a company's computer for personal email, chat sessions and/or newsgroups once.
	No interview question provided.
●	Thomas indicates the most recent time he made personal use of a company's computer to access the Internet was within the last 12 months.
	Interview Question: What was the policy at the job(s) you held over the last twelve months concerning personal use of the Internet while at work?

Section IV – Illegal Substance Abuse

Personal Use
●	Mr. Sample reports that he has not used illegal drugs at the workplace within the past 3 years.
	Interview Question: What would you say are the primary or main concerns about illegal drug use in the workplace? Do you think that employer-sponsored therapeutic aid for on-the-job abusers (in order to maintain employment) is a good idea?
●	Mr. Sample reports that he does not currently use illegal drugs.
	Interview Question: What underlies the importance of putting an end to the use of illegal drugs in the workplace? What part should the non-drug-using employee play in maintaining a safe and efficient workplace?
●	Mr. Sample reports that within the last three years, he has not failed a drug test.
	No interview question provided.
●	Mr. Sample reports that he would agree to submit to a drug test if it were company policy.
	Interview Question: How many drug tests have you taken at an employer’s request and what results were derived?
●	Mr. Sample reports that he has never used illegal drugs at work.
	No interview question provided.

Distribution 
●	Mr. Sample reports that he has never sold or given illegal drugs to co-workers.
	No interview question provided.

Section V – Criminal Convictions

●	Mr. Sample reports that in the last 5 years, he has not been convicted of any crime that has not been completely stricken by the court.
	No interview question provided.

PART TWO
APPLICANT’S ATTITUDES
INTRODUCTION

This report provides information on the four Attitude Scales (Integrity, Substance Abuse, Reliability and Work Ethic). The paragraphs below describe the applicant's attitude as expressed by his responses to the survey.

SECTION I – Attitude Scores
Integrity – Adherence to moral and ethical principles acceptable in the workplace.

Mr. Sample appears to take seriously the right of a company to protect its assets, even when the property is relatively insignificant.

Substance Abuse – Attitudes toward substance abuse in the workplace.

Thomas takes an uncompromising view concerning drug use in the workplace.

Reliability – Attitudes toward tardiness and personal dependability deemed acceptable in the workplace.

Mr. Sample possesses enough confidence in his associates to prompt his reliability and dependability, but his skepticism can be aroused if his contacts fall short of his expectations.

Work Ethic – Belief in the value of work and appropriate supervisory relationships in the workplace.

Thomas reports taking a very serious attitude concerning what is expected of him at work.