What Are Cut-Off Scores?

Cut-off scores are one of those hiring tools that sound simple at first—just set a minimum test score, and if candidates meet it, they move forward. If they don’t, they’re out. But in reality? It’s way more complex than that. For companies using pre-employment tests, cut-off scores can be an easy way to filter…

What is Psychometrics?

Psychometrics is a field that often flies under the radar, but it’s actually one of the most important areas of psychology and education. It’s all about measuring things that aren’t directly visible—like intelligence, personality, and mental health. If you’ve ever taken an IQ test, a personality quiz, or even a standardized exam, you’ve experienced…

What’s Unfair Hiring? (2025)

Hiring shouldn’t feel like playing a rigged game—but for a lot of folks, it does. Whether it’s race, age, gender, or even your zip code getting in the way, unfair hiring is still a thing in 2025. Let’s talk about what’s really going on, how it happens, and—more importantly—what we can do to shut…