Table of Contents

Foreword by Greg Hewitt Introduction CHAPTER 1
Why Bother? CHAPTER 2
Why Now: The New Era of Talent Acquisition CHAPTER 3
How to Improve On-the-Job Success Predictions CHAPTER 4
What Do We Know Works? CHAPTER 5
"Non-FDA-Approved" Methods CHAPTER 6
Beyond "Post and Pray" CHAPTER 7
The Importance of Goal Setting CHAPTER 8
Setting Your Recruiters Up for Success CHAPTER 9
Strong Versus Weak Evidence CHAPTER 10
Why Do So Many Hiring Predictions Fail? CHAPTER 11
Using a Flawed Instrument to Make (Im)Perfect Predictions CHAPTER 12
Bias Toward Action Conclusion Chapter 6 Answer Key Acknowledgments

About the Author

Atta Tarki is the CEO of Ex-Consultants Agency. Atta leads ECA's Private Equity and Venture Capital practice, where he supports PE-owned, VC-owned and other high growth companies with filling C-level positions. Prior to founding ECA, Atta spent six years as a management consultant at L.E.K. Consulting. Atta graduated with a MSc in Economics & Finance from Stockholm School of Economics.