Handwriting AnalysisHow to Use Graphology in HiringHandwriting analysis when used as part of a hiring strategy is a complementary piece of the hiring puzzle. Most graphology experts recommend that you use the information gathered as part of the evaluation of a personality profile. Is it EffectiveTo be fair there is a bit of controversy surrounding the effectiveness and possibly the legality of using this type of personality test. I'll leave that argument to the experts. 
Graphology uses information about how a person writes to develop a personality profile. Using such characteristics as shape, slant and pressure of the writing, experts can ascertain aspects of a candidates personality. I have seen a couple of presentations on this type of personality testing. While I personally find it difficult to develop a comprehensive personality profile based on a writing sample, I do believe there are aspects that make sense. For instance if someone presses down hard on the paper when they write, I can see how it may signal an intensity or up tight aspect of a personality. Final ThoughtWhether you chose to use this as part of your hiring process, as with any part of the process be sure to hire an expert and to test everyone using the same resource. At the very least every you are treating each candidate the same.Return From
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