Overview

Tharwah was engaged to design and implement a comprehensive assessment center aimed at identifying and selecting the top 100 candidates from a pool of 500 applicants.

client

A State Ministry

location

Saudi Arabia

category

Objective

To establish clear and objective selection criteria for evaluating the qualifications and suitability of 500 applicants, supporting fair and effective decision-making in the recruitment and development process.

Key Challenge

One of the key challenges was coordinating communication with all 500 candidates simultaneously, while ensuring that all assessment and selection processes were completed within a tight and non-negotiable deadline.

Consulting Approach

Tharwah designed a comprehensive assessment center that incorporated the SAVILLE psychometric tool, in addition to implementing Competency-Based Interviews (CBI), case studies, and role-play exercises. This integrated methodology enabled a holistic evaluation of candidate competencies and potential, ensuring the selection of individuals best suited for development and recruitment.

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Outcome

Tharwah supported the HR team of the Ministry by providing a real-time analytical dashboard and guided them through the final recommendations, which facilitated the selection of the most highly qualified candidates.

Insights & Learnings

This engagement emphasized the importance of aligning closely with client expectations and maintaining high standards of performance across all stages of the project.

Client Impact

The results and outcomes of the project were successfully approved, reflecting the client’s satisfaction with the process. The Ministry expressed strong interest in pursuing future engagements with Tharwah.