Case Study
Data-led hiring delivers a high-performing consultant
Our Client
- Operational performance improvement consultancy.
- Established 3 years ago, growing client base.
- Small permanent team supported by associates (freelancers).
Challenge
- Previous hires were technically capable but lacked adaptability, strategic thinking, and cultural fit, leading to inconsistent performance and additional pressure on core team.
- Needed a recruitment approach that could identify consulting potential, not just technical ability.
The New Minds Solution
- Refined the employer value proposition to attract relevant candidates.
- Applied tailored psychometrics to assess abilities and behavioural traits
- Mapped results against traits of high-performing consultants to uncover strengths and gaps.
- Designed a bespoke assessment day to test mindset, fit, and performance.
- Integrated insights into targeted behavioural interviews to explore capability.
Success
- New hire rated ‘high-performing’ within three months.
- Founder described them as a 100% match for the business.
- Recruitment approach rated 8/10, psychometric platform 9/10 for ease and effectiveness.
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