International and Expatriate Assessments
International Candidates
International assessments are designed for candidates applying for roles in a country other than the country of origin. CMA begins with an understanding of the organization, role, and the situation in the foreign country. CMA uses questionnaires in the native language and with specific country norms. For cognitive capability, we can also use a non-verbal questionnaire. CMA can assess candidates in most major languages, including Spanish, French, German, and Chinese.
Expatriate Candidates
Expatriate assessments are designed for situations where an organization in one country is considering sending a candidate and his/her family to another country. Due to the complexities of international moves, expatriate assignments have an especially high level of risk, and it is critical to get the right fit for the role and culture to avoid the high costs of failure. Research has shown that up to 40% of U.S. managers on expatriate assignments fail in those assignments.
Key failure points to consider on expatriate assessments include:
- Failure to adjust to local team
- Failure to adjust to local culture
- Failure for spouse/family to adjust to culture
- Limited leadership abilities
- Lack of technical skill
CMA starts with understanding of the company and role and conducts research on the host country and its culture. CMA assesses the candidate and also completes an abbreviated assessment with the spouse.
Contact CMA for a sample assessment report and more information on how International or Expatriate Assessments can help your organization achieve its goals.