Next Steps in Hiring

I watched the opening show of the current Bachelor season last night.  I enjoy the show - it is all about assessments.  The cast of characters is following predictable patterns, and I can look at the statistics of past seasons to predict the outcome.

Season 1: Alex Michel selected Amanda Marsh.  They broke up after several months. Season 2: Aaron Buerge  selected Helene Eksterowicz . They broke up after several months. Season 3: Andrew Firestone selected Jen Schefft  They broke up in December 2003. Season 4: Bob Guiney Selected Estella Gardinier. They broke up after the show aired. Season 5:Jesse Palmer selected Jessica Bowlin. They broke up after several months. Season 6: Byron Velvick selected Mary Delgado.  She was recently arrested for assaulting him.  They claim the wedding is still on.  I'll bet they don't...Season 7?  Yep, they broke up.  And so on.

They should apply what I am very passionate about - good talent management processes and pre-hire assessments - to the craft of making good decisions.  Might not make good television, but would make better matches.  Job fit has a lot in common with dating, don't you think?

I will be watching the current season, with some amusement...